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Mental health: A critical issue
Mental Health: A Critical Issue Mental health is a fundamental component of an individual's overall well-being. It includes our ability to manage our emotions, build healthy relationships, and cope with the challenges of daily life. Too often, mental health is overlooked or stigmatized, yet it is just as important as physical health.
By Francky Antoineabout a year ago in Critique
Lawn Mower
The long and short of cutting grass whether gas or electric. (Anyone who has mowed lawns as a living or as a summer job will understand this little haiku. Line one being the grass of many lengths. Line two meaning the grass in itself and Line three if one had a gas or electric powered mower. I was a person who had seven customers pretty much over many years of this having this profession unofficially for a called myself a groundskeeper.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Celebrity Travel Style Tips to Elevate Your Jet-Setting Wardrobe
When it comes to travel, celebrities have mastered the art of looking effortlessly chic while on the go. Whether they’re strutting through airport terminals or lounging by a resort pool, their impeccable style sets trends and inspires fashion lovers worldwide. If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve that perfect blend of comfort and sophistication while traveling, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the best celebrity travel style tips to help you elevate your jet-setting wardrobe and turn heads wherever your adventures take you.
By Vange Magazineabout a year ago in Critique
A Small Kindness
He did it again always taking up our trash Why does he do it? (Just like the little essay I wrote I think this haiku fits in with the newest contest. Line one my nephew noticing the garbage taken up and the act of and he wonders why in line three.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
A Dog's Bark
Woof, growl, woof, woof Will it be food, water or bite the stranger. (Just a fun little haiku that I thought of when the dogs starting barking when the school bus came down the road. Line one the sounds of a dog, line two the possible reasons for a dog's bark and line three just a little humor for I am a dog person from way back.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Women on Screen: Psychological Themes in Contemporary Indian Cinema
Cinema and film are prevalent forms of mass communication that significantly influence opinions, shape perceptions, and reinforce prevailing cultural norms. They entertain audiences globally, offering an escape from everyday life by creating an alternate reality. Additionally, cinema has the power to alter individuals' mindsets and help establish new cultural, social, and political values. Indian cinema has long been a significant part of Indian culture, impacting society and individual lives in various ways. Movies influence people's fashion choices, speech, and social behaviour, both directly and indirectly. Over time, Indian cinema has evolved from traditional mythological films to "Bollywoodized" adaptations of successful Hollywood movies. In the 1970s, Indian cinema began to adopt a more socially conscious and politically focused approach.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
Social media
From all levels to people all over the world social media counts. (I just thought of this a few minutes ago. Line one is everyone that uses social media one way or a another. Line two is the people and cultures who use it and Line three is the results that we seem to 'like' when we are on our various media. Social media has its good and bad aspects, but this is not a short essay on the rights or wrongs that occur on these various sites such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or any of the other well-known sites. It is just a quick thought of social media in general.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
What does this really mean?
What do you think of when you hear some one tell you or anyone "Do good?" Could it be do good on a test that you have studied for a long time or is it just in hopes that you will have a good day doing whatever that you may have planned one way or another. Doing good and showing kindness one way or another is a way of also having faith in just being who you are.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Strange Darling Review: a movie with unexpected twists
JT Mollner's Strange Darling is a gripping horror-thriller that blends unexpected twists with a tense narrative structure, making it a standout entry in the genre. The film, which features a cat-and-mouse chase between a woman and a serial killer following a one-night stand, is executed with precision and flair, showcasing Mollner's adeptness at crafting suspenseful storytelling.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Critique
The Writing Teacher. Top Story - August 2024.
Who was your writing teacher in school? Writing is a skill that starts with learning how to hold a pencil or writing instrument. The teacher would go around the room making sure everyone was holding the pencil in the right way whether right-handed or left-handed. We would move on to 'writing' lines (vertical and horizontal, smiles or we called them rockers). After a few weeks of these forms, we moved into learning letters then numbers to cursive writing. The end of the basics and just learning how to combine cursive letters joined together into words and sentences like the old adage 'The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.' to writing our own stories and thanks to my second-grade teacher and the English teachers since then I thank them to showing me the gift of the written word and the skill of handwriting.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
A World Globe
Around and around Many countries and cultures Not flat never was. (Who remembers their social studies lessons from elementary school? I thought of this little haiku late a (9:20 PM Central time US). Line one- describes shape. Line two- what composes the globe the what and the who. Line three- a long time ago those who thought the earth was flat. Please share your comments.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Crow Review: a horror story that cannot be fully understood
The 2024 remake of The Crow, directed by Rupert Sanders, fails to capture the essence that made the original film a beloved piece of cinema. This new version lacks the gritty style and atmosphere that defined the 1994 original, instead opting for a more generic and polished look.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Critique
