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Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. Content Warning.
Now that students are back in school who remembers standing at the side of the desks repeating this pledge with our hands over our hearts? I do remember doing this everyday till I graduated from high school. I remember in early elementary school I was even chosen to hold the flag one day. To me the meaning of this pledge is to say thank you to all the patriots for securing a republic turned democracy and allowing us to have many freedoms to learn and be happy in our choices.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
What is it about reading a book?
What is it about reading a book? Is it the cover, the chapters, the words? Or is it the feeling of the pages as you are turning them? Could it be the place you chose to read this story or even your chosen drink say hot tea, hot chocolate or some would say a glass of wine depending on their mood and what they have chosen to read. Reading a book brings relaxation, learning and inspiration to whomever. Just read and it is cliche, but books to open a whole new world to all.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The World's Globe
What the world needs now with the Olympics just about over is to remember that we need just to show understanding and compassion to our fellow men and women. How can we do this when there is an election coming up and we all know what that brings about. When you see a world globe what it reminds you. When I see a globe, it reminds me that each individual country on the globe is a part of united whole. From one nation to another we all have our beliefs and if we look, we all are very similar in those beliefs.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Poison Season
Maria Rutherford had written this novel entitled 'The Poison Season' during the 2020 pandemic. This is the story of the island of Endla and how magic should and should not be used. Leelo is a young woman who lives with her mother, aunt and cousin. One-night Leelo hears something like a wolf and she goes out searching and she notices the island's boat and a boy in it trying to stay afloat. Leelo meets Jaren and feels something for him. she is not sure what. Leelo's cousin Sage and Aunt Ketty are rule followers and Leelo must always be on her alert when she tends Jaren in a secret place. There are plenty of decisions that Endlans must make everyday. This is a novel full of 'magic' and family and getting to know who and what is around you.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Comprehensive Guide to Find the Best Toddler Daycares in Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX, offers a variety of daycare options tailored to meet the diverse needs of families. These establishments provide safe, nurturing environments where toddlers can learn, play, and grow under the supervision of trained professionals.
By Noahs Ark Academyabout a year ago in Critique
The Effect of 2023–24 Tech Layoffs on Companies Glassdoor and Indeed Profiles
For years, tech companies attracted top tech talent by offering perks, job security, and career growth, creating laid-back office culture and, post-COVID, work from home (WFH) options. These benefits created strong Glassdoor ratings and positive employee reviews, making it easier for tech companies to attract top candidates, especially when competing with other industries. However, the recent increase in tech layoffs, with nearly 1,200 companies cutting over 260,000 jobs in 2023 alone (according to Layoff Tracker), has disrupted this trend, impacting companies' reputations and employee morale, a shift not seen since the 2001 “dot-com bubble.”
By Sergey Rusakabout a year ago in Critique
Birds of Color, Flock Together
Birds are everywhere it seems. and this picture seems to show this. I chose to use crayon of various shades blue, red, yellow, and black. Gave this picture an autumn vibe with the red, orange and yellow leaves and leaving a few green that was actually two different shades of green. This could also be a counting activity for some questions could be: Count and circle the Bluebirds and how many? Count the redbirds and underline them or just maybe read a story about birds or make their own birds.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Discover the Growing Importance of Diagnostic Test Kits
Diagnostic test kits have become an integral part of modern healthcare, offering a range of benefits for both patients and healthcare providers. These kits enable quick and accurate detection of various diseases, infections, and conditions. The rise of diagnostic test kits has also been fueled by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the need for widespread and accessible testing.
By Diagnostic Automation Incabout a year ago in Critique
Design Shapes
When I first saw this design, I wasn't sure what it was going to look like. I started at the center with a light blue moving on to a yellow then to a slightly darker blue, then using a red for a little contrast surrounding the rest with a light orange. To me these could be flowers or maybe they are just odd designs. It could make a good tablecloth or even an apron pattern.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
