Nonfiction
Sunflower
Last year all of my sunflowers died. I started the seeds early and followed all the basic instructions to raise the plants, but as soon as I planted them outside, they all disappeared slowly. Supposedly the bunnies in my backyard love them as salad. This year I promised myself no matter what, my sunflowers would live. From the mistakes of the previous year, I took notes and started my seeds indoors, early. On about five egg containers my little seeds began their lives with a moist touch of soil. I kept them by the window where the sun reaches the most. From ritual watering and motivational speeches, my baby sunflowers started sprouting one by one. It is a joy to watch the seeds sprout with the potential of growing into a forest. I started daydreaming of a walk in our backyard, surrounded by sunflowers.
By Homayra Adiba2 years ago in Chapters
The Day the Towers Fell
Where were you when the Twin Towers were struck on September 11, 2001, at 7:14 AM CDT? Do you even remember what you did that day if you were even born? I remember vividly what I was doing that day, and I will never forget seeing those Towers falling as I watched the news.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Chapters
Retrieval
Blame is such a serious accusation. In a court of law, it requires evidence when seeking an indictment or conviction. It can be cruel, relentless, and can even precipitate wars. Blame is often misplaced and sometimes displaced in a thinly veiled, manipulative way. I think that for us, it was a great deal of all these things - and more - blended into one colossal, combustible bomb.
By Cindy Calder2 years ago in Chapters
One-Pot Chicken and Cabbage Soup. Content Warning.
Step-by-step instructions to Shred Cabbage for the Soup With regards to setting up the cabbage for your flavorful one-pot chicken soup, destroying it into fine, uniform pieces is vital. Follow these steps toward accomplishing the ideal cabbage shreds:
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
Un-American Girl
Six-year-old me did not understand why I had to go to the little room away from my classmates. Six-year-old me could not comprehend what all the hubbub was about; did I not speak well enough? Was something wrong with me? No, that couldn't be. Surely my parents would have noticed if something were amiss. I didn't need translation assistance; I spoke English, but my British English did not fare well with the American school system.
By Marilyn Glover2 years ago in Chapters
Three delicious and healthy pizza recipes that will make you feel great!. Content Warning.
1. Spicy Chicken Pizza Spicy Chicken pizza ... Here's a new recipe with the spicy taste of a delicious pizza baking recipe, with a filling of chicken with spinach, and also covered with a wonderful and delicious layer of delicious grated mozzarella cheese, try our recipe and share your taste experience with us.
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
Riotous Ruin
The slam of the steel door shattered the solace of silence. The buzz of the locking mechanism cycling closed left me assured that I was secured in my classroom. The meticulously placed posters on the walls did their best to mask the institutionalized feeling of the cinder blocks, but a prison is still a prison--no matter how well you decorate.
By Kurt Mason2 years ago in Chapters
Two of the best recipes for grilling delicious lamb
the best way to cook lamb is to roast it. A honey roast lamb is rubbed with a sweet mixture of honey and spices and then roasted until it is juicy and tender. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal.
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
The Hearing. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge.
The room had been an icy echo chamber. A biting coldness had greeted me as I'd stepped through the door, my footsteps sounding louder than seemingly possible. Now, seated at the far end of a long mahogany table, I found myself almost envying that initial chill. My body felt like it was roasting inside a suit that was too formal, too tight, and a temperature that was now too stifling.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Chapters
