Swansea Valley

In his speech Steve Jobs explains that you should always trust in yourself to get you somewhere. He states in the beginning of his speech that “You have to trust in something— your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”(Dlugan, 2005). In that part he basically tells you to just believe in yourself because you never know where you're going to end up even if you wanted to be a teacher and you end up being a doctor. Your

advantages a man has so she tries to hide her femininity. Steinbeck also uses description of her suroundings to furter show the restriction that Elisa feels. Steineck describes her surounding as a "High grey-flannel fog of winter (closing) off the Salinas Valley.. from the rest of the world" this desciption represents how her word of opertunities is closed off due to her gender. Steinbeck is explaining the lack of ability she has to move beyond her borders.

influenced their everyday life. Steinbeck uses those three adjectives to show just how the women of the 30’s were treated and looked at by men and society. In the story “Chrysanthemums”, Steinbeck introduces Elisa, the wife of a farmer in the Salinas Valley in California, as a woman who is about her work and is very dedicated to her garden of chrysanthemums. Women even today, although to a lower degree, are seen as the weaker sex and are supposed to be homemakers

Death is all around you,what do you do? Valley Forge was a winter camp in 1777 to 1778 for the George Washington and his army. Valley Forge was 18 miles outside of Philadelphia. The winter at Valley Forge was long, cold, harsh, and horrible. Soldiers 9 month terms were about to end many wanted to go home. The question to us is would you re-enlist or not re-enlist? I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are less soldiers, hard times, and support. It would not matter to me what happened

“The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck, is about a woman named Elisa Allen who is frustrated with her present day life due to her marriage. Her relationship with her husband lacks romanticism and connection. The chrysanthemums she grows are her outlet where all her problems and frustration disappear. In a way, her chrysanthemums are what keeps her going and provide her only source of joy. The chrysanthemums represent herself, strong and beautiful yet unimportant to the world that surrounds her.

Would you quit washington's army? At Valley Forge in Pennsylvania there was Washington's winter camp and, the camp was for the continental army to. At valley forge in December 1777 - June 1778 it was a difficult place to live. Would you have quit Washington's Army ? I would not quit Washington's army because… In doc D it sais ¨ I would not be a summer soldier because I would value things like freedom worth fighting for… The summer soldier … will in this crisis, shrink from the service of

The Progressive Era was a period of social activism and political reform that grew from the 1890s to the 1920s. Social reformers and journalists, like Jane Addams, Jacob Riis, and Ida Tarbell were some of the powerful voices for progressivism. “They concentrated on exposing the evils of corporate greed, combating fear of immigrants, and urging Americans to think hard about what democracy meant.” Many progressive reformers wanted to end corruption in the government, regulate business practices, address

Yosemite is well known for its beautiful sights and trails. There’s many things to do there that are enjoyable. The hike range from fairly easy to difficult. Besides that, there are lodges and other activities for people to do. This area is abundant with wildlife and different types of plants, which add to its beauty. The mist trail and vernal falls both offer incredible views of the waterfall and other surrounding scenery. It’s definitely worth the long hike to get at the top of vernal falls. It

valley Forge was named for an iron forge on Valley Creek in Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania. It was not the best place to set up winter camp for the Continental Army, as it was unable to defend southern Pennsylvania at the time. This location also left the vulnerable under-supplied army in striking distance of the British, who were well provisioned and secured in Philadelphia. The area was close enough to the British to keep their raiding and foraging parties out of the interior of Pennsylvania, yet far

Leaving Teddy behind in the capable hands of Sacagawea, Larry left to return to Ahkmenrah. He walked slowly, trying to figure out how he was going to approach the young Pharaoh. Up until now, he had found it quite easy to speak to him- When the Egyptian first joined him on his rounds, Larry hadn’t been sure what to say or how to act. Thankfully, the Pharaoh had made it easy for him, making polite conversation to begin with and always looking to provoke a laugh. The Pharaoh had so far, proved to