Vera Miles

bizarre dream. The dream was that I had beaten every single person in the mile and was lionized by my classmates and it was a moment that I couldn’t possibly apprehend. In reality, though I knew that I would be greeted by doom like every other year. As I walked into school my heart dropped deep into my chest because I knew I was one step closer to that mile. I know you be wondering why I would be so scared to run just one mile. My perfect response to you back is that I always come in last and that

the class, the short man yells “get out of your desks and let’sgo outside!” Fairly confused we all got up out of our desks and slowly headed out the door. The whole class met behind the bleachers of the football stadium. “We will run a total of 4 miles today,” the man yelled. The entire class sent a wave of disgust and disappointment throughout the whole school. Looking like a group of zombies we walked slowly and unenthusiastically towards the high school’s field. The running track

From Tiadaghton to Blackwell, according to Strava, is 8.5 miles (DCNR says 8.3 miles); Rattlesnake Rock is 1.8 miles beyond Blackwell. The nearest food and water is at a small store in Blackwell. SEGMENT SUMMARY: This 10.3 mile section is another very remote part of the Rail-Trail. The rail-trail follows Pine Creek closely, deep in the Pine Creek gorge along the original Pine Creek Path, a

Why the Imperial System Should be Replaced A few months back, I was in a car with my father driving down the 409, and I wondered, How many feet are in a mile anyway? So I asked my Dad, who didn’t know. This made me wonder if the imperial system as a whole was just a waste of time. Even though a considerable amount of people think the US should stay in the imperial system, switching to the metric system would help prevent doubt of the people in their very own system of measurement, and devastating

The audience that Jesus was speaking to was engulfed in the teaching of the day. Not only through the hearing of the teachings, but also through the actions of those in religious leadership and the actions of normal every day people. Jesus made sure that the church was aware that he was not discounting the law or trying to replace it, but rather he was getting back to "the heart of the law" and showing how kingdom people live out these laws . Jesus did this by going through laws that had been given

Pine Creek Outfitter watercrafts pass by Jerry Run falls on Pine Creek in April. It is possible that there may be a “hatch” on Pine Creek when we ride through here. North of Blackwell is a prime area for being bombarded by flying nymphs. These aquatic insects start their lives in the waters of Pine Creek. Mayflies and caddis flies are plentiful at certain times of the year. Their presence signals that the waters here are pure and that the stream quality is excellent. At different times in the spring

A marvelous weekend in December of 2006 had gone by in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. San Felipe is an attractive beach town with numerous activities and breathtaking views. My family and I enjoyed juicy mangos on the sandy beach, the best fresh and crispy fish tacos under tons of surrounding palm trees, and other seafood that was recently fished out of the warm ocean. The food was great, but the activities were even better. Banana rides, parasailing, and jet skiing were among the best activities

brown hair was constantly wet as though he had just gotten back from the beach. He always had an aroma of salt around him, although it was sweet rather than a reeking scent, like saltwater taffy. In order to arrive at our cabin we had to take a half mile walk uphill where it was to dark to see. The instant I walked in the front door I rushed to get a good room, and crashed. I woke up to a noise I had never dreamed I would arise to in Los Angeles. Silence. I as I took my first step outside to be blinded

more miles, but in your mind, you know you need to turn around. Then the trees open up to a little wooden cabin just off the road. After 6 hours in the vehicle, you bust open the door, and as your legs swing out the door, you can feel a stretch throughout your entire body. Your body was stiff but now is surrounded by the fresh air. The little cabin is actually a camp store, and in it you find the assistance and the map needed to tackle the upcoming adventure. The road winds a few more miles till

When the United States separated from Britain they kept the original Imperial measurement system despite disregarding the previous government. Ever since America has used inches, feet, and yards as standard measurement. However, while the U.S. continued to use the imperial system other countries progressed. In 1799, after the french revolution, France converted to the metric system. Invented by Gabriel Monton in France 1670, the metric system uses common powers of ten to measure weight and lengths