I don’t know about you, but my favorite holiday is Christmas; there’s nothing better than waking up on Christmas morning to see what presents your parents had gotten you. This was my favorite part of Christmas and if you asked other kids they would say the same thing. Christmas was a time for opening gifts and enjoying time with family. Luckily for me, I went to my grandma 's on my mother’s side. One year we go to my mother 's side and the following year we go to my father 's side. Even though I
the essay “Like Mexicans” by Gary Soto he tells us his story about how he fell in love with a woman who was different from him. Soto’s mother and grandmother always gave him the same advice “marry a Mexican girl” (Soto). Soto soon realized what his mother and grandmother meant by their advice, “But then one afternoon while I was hitchhiking home from school, it struck me like a baseball in the
or anything else, it has place in all our hearts. Winter may be disliked by some for the harsh weather and cold atmosphere, but I love all winter has to offer. I love late fall and early winter because of the holidays and the traditions they bring, the soft snow, and winter break. Holidays are times full of family, games, and celebration. They’re designed to be fun and memorable experiences to commemorate different concepts, and they certainly do it well. October 31st is a time of the spooky and
Art 1030: Art Appreciation Instructor: Steve Bishop Essay One Josalyn Cook 1/26/2011 What Makes Art Art? Art is an object or piece of work that brings one pleasure. Art is also something you see or feel and you cannot even begin to describe the ways you like it or how it makes you feel. Art is something that portrays beauty and happiness. Art lets you see the world through another person’s perspective. Most art seems to tell a story about where a person has been and the things
Mrs. Kobesky is my favorite teacher, She would teach to us like a renowned preacher. Gave us knowledge every day - as she always use to say, “‘To give our best shot, to give it all the way.” While teaching ELA, Math, and SS too, she would always say: “It’s almost time for Science, hooray!” The mention of Science lit up her face, Giving us a sense of alliance. Mrs. Kobesky made me aspire as a writer, As the pressure of writing became lighter and lighter. With her smile and dedication, Going to
Culture Essay Mallory McBlaine Sociology 121 I decided to interview Ola Krupinksa, a polish sixteen year old currently living in the United States. Ola was born in Poland but moved here at the age of five. Interview: 1.Your definition of culture? Answer: Beliefs, customs and arts of a particular society. 2.How do you define family? Answer: Family is people who you care about and would do anything for. 3. Who holds the most “status” in your family? Why? Answer: My dad; he is the
When I first enrolled in the class, I didn’t know what was to be expected of me. I was scared the first time I logged onto the computer to see what the course entailed. Then, things changed and I was comfortable with my new lifestyle of doing work on the computer. I began by making myself a schedule with things that I wanted to accomplish each and every day. As I continued to do this and the end of the course started to become visible I started to grow more and more comfortable. I am happy with how
Dorothy Allison’s essay, Panacea, recalls the fond childhood memories about her favorite dish, gravy. Allison uses vivid imagery to cook up a warm feeling about family meals to those who may be a poor family or a young mother. Appeal to the senses shows this warm feeling, along with a peaceful diction. Before she begins the essay with the imagery, Allison adopts a persona of a mother who is formerly poor as a child, and now middle class with a large family. This is when she describes her past in
way you are. Writing this essay could make you have an open mind about others and how different we celebrate our holiday. Most of my peers and I eat the same thing.
will have with you forever! When your with whoever’s house you go to, you get to be you and not worry about what anyone thinks because you know your family loves you the way you are. Writing this essay could make you have an open mind about others and how different we celebrate our holiday. Most of my peers and I eat the same thing. Some things are Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Mac n Cheese. More things we all eat in common is Ham, Stuffing, and Green Bean Casserole, and ect. Also, we all have pies