Personal Narrative: The New GI Green Infrastructure

The Trinity River has always acted as a natural barrier dividing northern and southern parts of Dallas, but this project will connect the two parts of this city that have never had a direct route to the other. Not only will these bridges join together two parts of Dallas, but it will also help to ease traffic along the busy highways of this city. The river will also be transformed into an area where different recreational activities will be held. The West Dallas Lake is long enough that boating, both competitive and recreational, can be held there for all people. The West Dallas Lake amphitheater will be an enjoyable place for the whole family to view special events like the rowing competitions as they unfold on the lake. The many trails and whitewater rafting courses will also stand as an exciting place for activity for all citizens of the city of Dallas. By creating all these new features around the Trinity River, Dallas residents will once again be drawn back down to the river. Citizens will enjoy the river that has given life to their great city for so many years.

I whole-heartedly agree with Sammy Caiola’s article. I particularly enjoyed how Caiola portrayed the guides at the nature center, her interviews with the parents, and how she put such a good spin on bird-watching. Caiola’s article was quite refreshing, in that it gave a certain perspective on outdoor activities with children. Who would think bird-watching would be a good idea for kids? I certainly did not and I am glad to be wrong. In Caiola’s article, she mentions a quote by one of the nature center guides that I felt was one of the more important aspects of the article; that during these monthly walking tours, the kids were implicitly learning through the not so apparent structure that the guides where providing, but at the same time it was

When people envision our beautiful little town, for the most part they think imagine the serene beaches, beautiful weather, and cool college town vibe. Oprah has even donned it the “happiest place on earth.” It’s doubtful, though, that either Oprah or the other visitors who come to

As lofty clouds lower their shoulders against the horizon, the sky likes to have its way with me, a warm front’s humid body slides along my skin, gently whispering against the arch of my back to curl around my waist and stretch along my spine.

One thing I noticed today was that they really are stuck in times when they were younger. There was this on lady that kept telling us that everybody was sick and that she was going later. When she was talking she would talk as two different people. A few of the residents told me that they appreciate us visiting them that it makes there day especially the ones that don't have family that comes and sees them.

Intricate ecosystems joined together by seemingly never ending water reserves set the tone for Michigan's amazing great lakes, my personal appreciation of the great lakes reaches a new all time high every year I visit. The tender kisses from the sun as I spend my day enjoying the water feels irreplaceable. The risks being taken by our government that directly impact Michiganders and their surrounding courter-parts should be taken seriously.

In this hyper­-connected world, it can be exhilarating to purposefully carve out time just for you. I usually tell my family and friends I am “going off the grid” to unplug from social media, phones, e­mail, and any apparatus that buzzes, beeps, rings, or needs charging. Absorb the moment by taking in new sights, smells, bells and whistles, textures, and tastes of another environment. It can be another city, country, or neighborhood. Become “fully present” to the new details around you to expand your consciousness to different ways of living. Ask yourself, What can I learn from this experience? Your loved ones will be ready to welcome you back when you re­emerge with a new lease on life!

I was strolling down Gibson Street on a cloudy day when I noticed a sign that said, “Community Garden Open For All”. It was gated off by a fence and I peeked through a little open crack and saw so many plants and people! I was amazed on how many people came together to grow plants.

The beginning of life has always been unknown to the modern human. No one with even the basic forms of communication was able to pass on the story of life. So it was only natural for William Tacheon or Will, and everyone else to believe that The Grid was the universe. Oblivious to the fact that they were only a speck in the Universe. Long ago, a nameless human immigrated to a deserted planet. This very human developed a system in which families would live within their confined spaces with sky-high glass borders and rare exits in a grid format until they turned 18. Known as X, the human believed it was a system that prevented fighting over simple things like on the war-torn Earth. But under the rule of X, nothing was done without the minions of X or X themselves.

“The abundant wildlife found on the North Shore is a testament to the district’s restoration efforts,” said St. Johns River Water Management District Executive Director Dr. Ann Shortelle. “With support from Florida’s Legislature and a host of partners, today Lake Apopka is rebounding. By supporting community events like this, we are able to engage the community in our efforts to protect our natural resources.”

The first thing I realized was how close we live to the train tracks and about three factories in just a three to four block radius. Reading this article and comparing the different illnesses that the people have, I remembered the different illnesses that my own family and people in my community would have throughout the years. Being part of a group called “Pacoima Beautiful” I remembered the importance that this group had to the community. What we wanted to accomplish was making our community not nay seem more attractive but fix any problems that we felt would affect the community either physically or mentally. There is a specific locations called “the projects” where multiple families live in a cram section of Pacoima and are feet away from the train tracks and next to a beer factory. Many of the people who live in this structure have limited money and need to live in cheap places where their family fit and are close to the schools and other resources. Something that was different than the article was that we were able to have a relationship with our city council and have them try to change laws that would fix the problems or try to alleviate the stress and sickness. Reading this article reminded me of the community and story that my

“I can’t get your uncle to pick you up at at three, so you have to hold tight until five,” after I received my mother’s orders I returned the long black corded phone back to my teacher. Soon after, the school bell rang, teachers released students to go home and I was left with no choice but to wait. I was in eighth grade at the time (so around 2007), the weather was beginning to break into spring, which is a joyous time in Detroit, almost like a reward or celebration after getting our viciously cold long winters. The sky was clear pastel blue and the sun shun down making the day a beautiful sixty degrees. On this great tuesday, I made the decision to join a group called “Green Team”. Originally, I did not necessarily want to, but since my

The region developed a reputation as a place for young people to go boating, meet the opposite sex, and generally have a blast for a couple of months. My pals and I who were members of the seasonal-resident community shunned the idea of staying near our schools or winter homes in order to get summer employment there. Going to summer school, like my sister Betsy often did, held no interest for me, and the concept of finding an internship for a future career choice had yet to become fashionable. Being at the river for the summer was really all that I cared about.

Before my first day volunteering, i felt more nervous than excited. I was completely clueless and worried that I wouldn't be able to do my job properly. I was afraid that I might become loss, or that I might have signed up incorrectly. Most of all, I was afraid that I'll would embarrass myself. What made it vene more nerve wrecking was that I had no friends or family to volunteer with me, so I was hesitant with working with a stranger much older than me. Despite my worries, I was excited to see the garden. I wanted to compare the botanical garden in Las Vegas to the one I am currently volunteering at. I was especially enthusiastic about the arts and crafts I will be creating on my first day.

Since its establishment on May 2005, the New York Finger Lakes Touring Company (NYFLT) has introduced thousands of people to a piece of paradise right here on the continental U.S.A. The goal of our company is very simple; thus share the biggest kept secret of western New York with the world. In conjunction with local business and governmental agencies, NYFLT makes the exploration and enjoyment of the Finger Lakes Region of New York easily accessible. As part of providing vacationers serenity, we take out the hassle of making travel arrangement for our clients. With numerous options in our brochure, it’s guaranteed that you will find exactly what we promise.