Being the eldest sibling is a role filled with unique challenges and rewards. As the firstborn, I often find myself navigating unfamiliar states, and setting the stage for my younger siblings to follow. This position comes with a mix of responsibility and leadership. The experiences of being the eldest sibling are a blend of trial, …
About a year ago, my family and I revisited Niagara Falls. It had been a long time since we had gone on one of our long road trips, so we decided to go there. At the time, I barely remembered Niagara Falls. I did have photos and videos of the place, so I remembered what …
I never understood bedtime stories. These are told to kids to fall asleep, but after reading the stories again, I came to realize that storybook writers were sociopaths back in the day. I mean, Hansel and Gretel is about cannibalism and disposing of old people in ways that are against the Geneva Convention (the Grimm …
Goldilocks and the Three Bears… or Something IDK Read More »
Deep within the tropics Monkeys bounce and frolic Birds will fly away To see another day. With happiness, they sway in a unique way. Trees are waving high and low To take their time very slow. Deep within the tropics birds will make a topic about a secret lair to house those they share. …
Within Quite a Tropical Zone (A Deep Within the Tropics inspired poem) Read More »
Disposable plastic is a very popularly used material. It’s easy to use and has many purposes. However, it creates a lot of problems too. It is bad for our environment and creates more landfills. So should the use of disposable plastic be discontinued? There are a lot of reasons why it should stop, but there …
Should the Use of Disposable Plastic be Discontinued? Read More »
There was once a girl named Emily, who had brown hair and brown eyes. She lived in a house made of yellow bricks with a front yard full of weeds. She loved to read lots of books. Emily also has a best friend named Lily, who also has blond hair and brown eyes. Lily …
In any world, war is seen as a plague—a stain on humanity’s past and a grim reminder of our capacity for destruction. It is devastating and often inescapable for the wider public. War is never justified because it leads to horrible outcomes: immense human suffering, widespread destruction, and long-term socio-economic uncertainty. Every war in human …
The Lasting Impact of War: A Cycle of Destruction and Suffering Read More »
Does money really make the world go round? Some people say it does, while others say it doesn’t. But I believe that it really is important because it makes everything much simpler. First of all, money makes it easier to trade. For example, if a chicken farmer wanted to try fish for a change, …
That morning, as I got up, I already knew it would be a great day. I packed my bag with important things I would need for the trip and thought about all the great things we were about to do that day. I thought about arriving at the magnificent San Fabian Beach. I knew it …
A Special Day at the Beach (the story before “A-Hard-to-Find-Dinner”) Read More »
On a chilly morning, the sound of wild birds chirping echoed through the air as I walked towards the soccer field. I could hear the satisfying thuds of my boots hitting the rough concrete ground and the swishes of some players scoring goals in the distance. As I walked confidently to the soccer field, my …
