Leo Ornstein

Rain drops splashed on top of the rooftop as the sun began to set .Amber hopped of the counter in the kitchen and walked over to the fireplace were we were all sitting at. I opened up a can of ravioli and poured it in a pan and began to warm it up on my portable cooking stove. Amber sat beside me as we felt the warmth of the fireplace. Eve was rocking back in forth in the corner her face in her knees eyes not blinking as she seemed to be in deep thought. I focused my attention on Isamu who was

In astrology, the fifth zodiac sign, Leo, originates from this constellation. As a July 27 baby, I am a Leo. During my youth while buried under blankets, I fervently read horoscopes and zodiac personality descriptions in magazines. On a similar note, many children struggle to decipher their own identity and exploring my zodiac sign was a tremendously helped me. Learning about my zodiac sign was a strange comfort, it electrified me that I was the paradigm of a Leo. In between the words of astrology

Virgo- the Virgin (August 24th – September 22nd) Sanskrit Name: Kanya | Type: Earth-Mutable-Negative | Ruling Planet: Mercury Lucky Color: Yellow, Orange, White | Lucky Day: Wednesday | Lucky Number: 5, 14, 23, 32, 41, 50 Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac and is represented by a graceful feminine symbol of purity. The Virgo lives very much inside their mind, where their analytical and rational processes works tirelessly to make sense of the world around them. Caring and nurturing

Aries: The main challenge that Aries people face is the relentless impatience that they feel within themselves. They can have fierce tempers and can easily explode into a temper tantrum when they’re feeling frustrated. They typically want what they want, when they want it! Due to this, physical exercise and meditation are both excellent ways for them to work off their frustrations and regain balance within themselves. They also tend to have very strong personalities and are usually very direct and

What May Be the Cause for Dysfunction in Politics As a young child, politics has always been a complicated idea that I could never wrap my mind around. Even knowing nothing whatsoever over politics and the government, I could still see that there was something truly wrong with politics, and as I grew older, I began to understand politics as it itself is in a state of dysfunction. The question at hand here is how and why this dysfunction is occurring in our politics today. For many experts, they

Plato's Republic      Critics of The Republic, Plato's contribution to the history of political theory, have formed two distinct opinions on the reasoning behind the work. The first group believes that The Republic is truly a model for a political society, while the other strongly objects to that, stating it as being far too fantastic for any society to operate successfully by these suggested methods. In an exchange between Crito and Dionysius, this argument is first introduced

War and Peace probed into the human essence and its search for the truths of life. Tolstoy focused on two men to represent and carry the burden of finding those ethereal values. Throughout the novel, he utilized numerous images, symbols, dialogue, and foreshadowing to advance the progress of his characters. Yet, his most effective use of technical device can be found in describing the psychological thoughts and interior monologues of the characters. Most notably, the thoughts of Pierre and Andrei

Regaining Control in Anna Karenina Anna Karenina features significant clusters of scenes, all of which describe notable moments in the development of the novel's major figures. One of the most important clusters is when Anna travels to see Vronsky. On her way her perceptions change; she throws her "searchlight" upon herself. Arriving at the next station she sees the rails and knows what must be done. Anna has had control over her own life taken away from her, due to the societal limitations

Tolstoy’s Influence Leo Tolstoy was an author, anarchist, critic, pioneer, visionary, and a world changer. He wrote many great novels and various other literary works in his time, but that only scratches the surface of how and what he did to change the world. Leo Tolstoy changed the world by starting schools which allowed peasants to get an education, influencing leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., and changed the world through his writings. Leo Tolstoy was a Russian author

[Title Here, up to 12 Words, on One to Two Lines] Jim Jones Visionary Leader/Ethical Leader Synthesis Essay In this essay I will explain why Jim Jones was a Visionary Leader but by no means an ethical leader. In many ways Jim Jones was decades ahead of his time with regards to social issues. His leadership helped many disadvantaged people in Indianapolis, Indiana. At first glance it may appear he used his Visionary Leadership for a higher cause; however his unethical pursuits, ultimately resulted