Category Archives: People

The Coming of the Third Reconstruction

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

The Reconstruction Era, from 1865 to 1877, laid the foundations through political, economical, and societal struggles of what our society still contends with today. History comes with positive and negative aspects despite the perspective of the viewer and here is … Continue reading →

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America as an Empire

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace,” said Jimi Hendrix, an influential rock guitarist, in the mid-twentieth century.5 The world is far from realizing this utopia as children still fight over owner … Continue reading →

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Sociological Homework

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON SOCIETY As seen in “Eye of the Storm,” it only takes one person with a dominant character to control a room of people. Jane Elliott goes on to prove her theory, using Hitler’s methods, … Continue reading →

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Volcanoes and Rain

Posted on November 22, 2016 by

Caleb got up before my alarm and we were both in the kitchen when ours rang together. I cut up the two abui from yesterday into quarters and the edges are quick to brown. The inside is as soft as ripe persimmon … Continue reading →

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Our 50th State

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

Alaska and Hawaii seemed out of reach, but so did the other 47 states as I grew up in Florence, Texas. I used to wish for a Disney ending or the American dream, but I’ve gotten more than a pumpkin carriage … Continue reading →

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