Chariots of Fire

As I spun in my head, I never heard such a sound, Down all of a sudden, my feet hit the ground. He was dressed all in gold, His eyes were of fire, And his clothes were all pure with diamond sapphire; A bundle of gifts we have nothing to lack, And he looked like my Lord He held nothing back. His eyes—how they twinkled! his smile, I was undone! His smell was like roses, his face like the sun!

WAR IN ANCIENT EGYPT Introduction: I chose this book because of my newfound appreciation of Egyptian warfare. I had always been fascinated by Egyptian history, but had somewhat dismissed the study thereof. I highly suggest this book to anyone studying Egyptian warfare. It analyzes in great depth, the New Kingdom and its war strategies prior to the Egyptians’ takeover of Syria. The excruciating detail in which Egyptologist, Anthony Spalinger articulates has details for the novice, the middle student

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I had 5 smores. My amazing grandpa always knows how to get the fire just right for everyone to enjoy. My marshmallows are always soft and squishy which is just the way I like it. After we finished eating s'mores and chilling with the family, it was almost time for bed. I was exhausted. Before I went to bed my brother