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October
The month of October and the day of All Hallow's Eve on its' last day. There are a few Jewish religious days like Yom Kippur and one other one but to me October is one of fall chores from raking leaves and preparing gardens for winter and maybe even mowing grass one or more times before the end of the year. The leaves are changing to vibrant and vivid colors of yellow, gold, red and orange then jumping in them and starting all over again.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Senior Year
We have reached my Senior year in high school. The year it seems that everyone cannot wait for and when it is over they begin to wonder. This was the year we studied American Government and Economics, and I had courses in Money Management, Office Practice, Typing, Recordkeeping/Office Machines, Business English Communications. and even a Piano class. We were all planning for our Senior prom and getting everyone to sign our Senior albums.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
keeping to the beat!. AI-Generated.
As the days grow longer and the warmth of the sun becomes a constant companion, the beginning of summer brings with it a unique sense of rejuvenation and anticipation. It’s a time to shed the layers of winter, embrace the outdoors, and immerse oneself in the plethora of activities that this vibrant season offers. From beach outings to backyard barbecues, summer is synonymous with creating lasting memories with friends and family. One modern way to enhance these experiences is through the use of high-quality portable speakers, which can reduce stress and set the perfect backdrop for every summer adventure.
By FOYI.IDK GIFTS2 years ago in Critique
NYC Driving Nightmare. AI-Generated.
In the bustling chaos of New York City, the battle between cars and public transportation rages on. The city, with its ever-expanding network of bike lanes and bus lanes, seems determined to throttle car commuting into submission. These new lanes, dubbed "slave lines" by frustrated drivers, restrict cars to single lanes, making each journey a slow, grinding ordeal.
By FOYI.IDK GIFTS2 years ago in Critique
Shadow Spell
The second installment of Nora Robert's Cousins O'Dwyer trilogy 'Shadow Spell' is all about Conner and his talents and his building relationship with Meara. The cousins seem to go back and forth between times and begin working with the cousins of the past and learning from them in dealing with Cabhan in their time and theirs. There are many issues that they are all dealing with in their lives. Nora Robert's once again has written a show and tell story. I have started reading book three of this series.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Junior Year
(Note: Before I start on 'Junior year' there is one thing in my Sophomore year I forgot that year I had also taken Typing I for at the time it was a graduation requirement and I guess I was still thinking as a business studies student. Also, selling Christmas candy for our Senior prom.)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Sophomore year
My sophomore year in high school to me was the year that I decided to try and just be a general studies student and found out it was the most boring year I had. Instead of taking Business math and Business English I had courses in Applied Math and General American Literature. They were interesting courses and covered interesting topics but not really in a lot detail. Well, I did take the first course in French and really like it. It was also the year when students had a course called Oral Communications where we learned how to write and give speeches. My sophomore year was a year of learning more about myself.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Winnie the Pooh
This is the first Winnie the Pooh novel that is entitled 'Winnie the Pooh' created by A.A. Milne. This first book is all about Pooh's adventures in the Hundred Acre Woods living under a sign saying 'Sanders'. Pooh meets a Woozle, a Heffalump, goes to a birthday party and a few other activities as well. After I have read this book several times and still quite enjoyed the read, but since I was a mental health nurse it also showed me a different way of looking at eating disorders, anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, attachment disorders, and even grandiose ideations. Mainly though it is a book showing how imagination is the way to go as a child such as Christopher Robin shows how to grow up to be a good person in many ways.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Unpacking the Reality of Toxic Femininity
Unpacking the Reality of Toxic Femininity Hello everyone, let's discuss toxic femininity. I feel it's an important topic that's often overlooked. In recent years, the concept of toxic masculinity has been widely discussed and debated, highlighting the detrimental behaviors and attitudes traditionally associated with male gender roles. However, the counterpart, toxic femininity, doesn't deserve as much attention. Toxic femininity refers to the harmful behaviors and societal expectations linked to traditional female roles, which can perpetuate negativity among women and in society at large. This article aims to explore whether toxic femininity exists, delving into its manifestations, impact, and the importance of recognizing and addressing these behaviors to foster healthier gender dynamics.
By Rylein Nika Kameron2 years ago in Critique
Freshman
The first year and day in high school when all there know that you are a Freshman. 'Freddie the Freshman the freshest kid in town.' I heard this saying when it was time to write our first real big term paper that was for English and History as well as Typing if you had that course in this grade. This was the first year and my first business course known as 'Business Exploratory' where we learned very basic accounting and shorthand along with some other skills as well. It was also the year when our class had our first big sale selling Easter candy for this was to make money believe it or not for our prom in our Senior Year. I also remember this was the year when my Phys Ed class was actually mixed with the Juniors and Seniors for some reason instead of the other Freshman and Sophomores. I liked that for those big guys helped me fit in a little.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dr. Zhivago
Boris Pasternak wrote the novel 'Dr. Zhivago' that is quite a piece of Russian literature that is to me and was quite enjoyable even though it was a romance story. The story is set during the Russian Revolution and a family's search for freedom. Pasternak is quite the show and tell author for this novel to me is quite detailed in describing the settings, the characters and the basic theme of the book.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
