...C a s e Te a c h i n g R e s o u r c e s FROM THE EVANS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Box 353055 · University of Washington · Seattle WA 98195-3055 GOODBYE TO HAPPY HOUR Case History The organization in the case is a fictional representation of a division within the provincial government (please note that all characters and events described throughout the case are also fictional). The Division of Environmental Assessments is thought to be a small division in comparison to many governmental units and has a total of fifteen staff including office administration staff. The division was initially formed in the 1970’s and has gone through several divisional reviews and name changes. The last divisional review was conducted in 2000 and resulted in the unit’s name being changed to Environmental Assessments. The mandate of the unit was also reviewed at that time and the decision was made to change the unit’s mandate from one of environmental impact in a variety of sectors to one where the focus is on assessing environmental plans of oil and gas developments. Given the boost that such developments provide for the province, and the strategic importance of such, the Division of Environmental Assessments has become a key player in the future of the province and has received a significant amount of media attention when new developments are proposed. The Division of Environmental Assessments is known for its visible role in the media and within the division, staff...
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...Have you ever wanted to do something so bad, you can’t wait and it actually seems the days and hours are getting longer as you get close? I hadn’t seen my father for three years and I wanted to see him so bad, I also wanted to the United States of America which had been my dream since I was a little child. My dad had left for the United States when his business failed and he had to find a job which was better than his business and after a few years he decided to move his family as well. I was exited and couldn’t wait until the last week I had to spend in Africa because then I realized what I was about to live behind, all my relatives and friends, my home, it was going to very hard for me to live the place I called home for fifteen years. It was very early in the morning when I got up, the sky cloud less, it had never looked so beautiful, the grass and bushes still filled with the early morning due. I got in my moms truck and we drove to my grandparents to say the final goodbye. It was about fifty kilometers from where I lived, deep in the African jungle where molt of the land in untouched by man. I kept my head outside the window most of the time enjoying the breeze and thinking about what I was about to live behind. I got to my grand parents palace which we used to call “the village” and as usual, my grand parents were so happy to see us. It is a very pretty cite, my grand ma singing very joyfully, my cousins rushing from the garden with fruits. I remember that day e had...
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...Halfway to Canada Every year for ten hours am I stuck in a metal cage on wheels passing each rest stop. We get there after hours of auto books and 90’s music. As I am relished on too the one Main Street of Ely minnesota. I run from the car stretching my legs looking at the color buildings of the beautiful colorful builds that run the street there many shafted shins of neon.the next day we get out on the water a smooth and peaceful morning Patel hitting the water sending ripples out soon we get to a rocky choppy trail. A patch as big as me on my back my mom trailing close behind me with the cano on her shoulder the radiant sun beams shine of the waters reflection. As we emerge from the trees the cano to he's the bottom once again. As we...
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...independence. I had to make sure that this was what I wanted for my future. After long nights of decision making and contemplating, I finally found peace with my choice. I knew going back to Florida would make me happy, even if the first steps to getting there would mean going through pain and heartache. Saying bye to someone that has been with you, your whole life is heartbreaking. For the past eighteen years I have always lived with my mother, since my father was in the army and was always gone. My mother was, and still is, my best friend. We never agreed on everything or saw eye to eye, but I knew that whenever I needed her, she would be there. I also knew that telling her I wanted...
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...That Monster, C Goodbye is my least favorite word. To me, goodbyes are permanent, and I much prefer “see you soon” over a simple goodbye. I didn’t know how awful that word could be until I was fourteen, sitting of a dull room in a Hospice center with my dad. The walls were beige and lifeless, the atmosphere sleepy and cold, everyone and everything was quiet. Maybe that’s better for a last resort place such as this center. The thing that put us in this horrid place was one big monster, who I call C. C isn’t kind, they hid from us for awhile. Starting off tiny, C grew larger with time, despite all efforts. They took their time to take over my father, as if it was a fun game. This game continued while I had to watch the man I loved most change into someone I didn’t know anymore. A delirious spirit had taken a hold of him, he barely recognized me by the end....
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...Rites of passage Funerals are ceremonies which nobody wants to be, the loss of a loved being, pain and suffering that can be seen on the face of people trying to remember the happy times spent with being loving. My grandmother was a very active person; she always kept in constant motion. From one place to another she bought and sold flowers for your own business. But with age, she suffered a serious illness called Alzheimer she had to come and live here in Los Angeles, California. My aunt brought her thinking that she had made a good decision for her, but over only 5 years her mind and her body began worn by the lack of activities, this strong woman, a good businessman, hardworking and socially active was gone. Mid-year 2009, my aunt tells my mom that my grandmother wanted to return to Guatemala as possible. My aunt did not understand what was the reason why my grandmother wanted to, because she had everything here, medical treatments, medicine that would be impossible to buy there, etc. Listing this my mother decided to come to live a while with them, and my mom took care of my grandmother for a few months and during those months she repeated and repeated the same "I want to return to Guatemala because if I die I will not be aware here, because I want to be aware in my home country " with tears in her eyes and a pained face. My mom saw the suffering she is going through, she decided to work hard to buy a plane ticket. A few months she adjusted enough to buy the tickets...
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...some upsetting news. Velma was in the hospital. She wouldn’t tell me why but I could tell that it was bad by the worried look on her face. We visited her soon after, and I had no idea what to expect. We walked in with the nurse and I saw her laying there in the bed, motionless. She tried to talk but her voice shook and trembled. I was scared; I knew she was too. I visited her less often now because I was busy with school and sports. When I did, she looked happier and healthier. I was surprised how far she had come. She smiled and we talked more about what ever we could think of. I think the presence of each other comforted both of us. Almost a week later the doctors announced that she was being moved to a nursing home. I was happy for her. Even though she wasn’t in her apartment, it was a step closer to getting better for good. The doctors...
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...The doctor finally came out to the patient lobby with information about her parents. He was going to notify her that her mother has passed away and her dad was is in coma, but before he could tell her she somehow already knew it. He had not opened his mouth to speak, but she was already aware of what he was going to inform her. She realized that the she could hear the doctor’s “thoughts” which was very shocking to her. Still very confused, she asked the doctor to take her to her dead mother to say goodbye and tell her how much she loved her one last time. Instantly after entering the room where her mother’s dead body was she experienced a flashback of all the moments she shared with her mother. At the end of the flashback she saw something very odd, her mother telling her “now you have the power to change the world.” She then ran toward her mother, hugged her goodbye and fled out the door running towards the room where her father was being...
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...New Orleans for departure so we drove the six hours from Jonesboro, Arkansas to New Orleans, Louisiana. My fiancé and I used this time to talk, make plans for the future and fantasize about our week away from the kids and work. We left before the sun was fully up when the sky is blue with fluffy white clouds and not a sign of rain anywhere not to mention Hurricane Irene. We enjoyed the night on bourbon street eating famous Louisiana gumbo and poor boy sandwiches, drinking wine and sight seeing. We rode the trolley through the famous garden district. We walked the pier where we to board our cruise ship. There was so many cruise ships docked there some were coming in others were waiting to depart. The boarding of cruise ships takes as long as boarding an airplane. First you have to check in then go to your boarding area. Then you have to go through customs and check your luggage that is not seen again until you arrive at your cabin where it will be waiting for you. From there everyone is to meet at the emergency exits to hear the proper procedures to follow in case of an emergency. After the brief introduction the passengers were free to roam. Of course, everyone went on deck to see the boat leave and wave goodbye to those seeing us off on a safe journey. That was a scene from the t.v. series The Love Boat or when the titanic set sail for the first time. Everyone was waving, taking pictures, or shouting their goodbyes and have fun. The picture was surreal being...
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...We were so happy to hear those 3 words, it was like a great weight had been lifted off our shoulders. Unfortunately, the light was headed our way again so we had to lay down again, and once it passed us, we’d stand up and keep walking.. My aunt called our names out again. Shockingly when my brother’s name was called out there was no answer. “DANIEL!!!”. No answer. And we had advanced for like 10 mins and gotten through a lot of land, and now we had to go back. My aunt and mom went we kids stayed laying on the canals. We layed for a while but heard our names being called out, and my brother was in my mom’s arms sleeping. My mom was crying, mainly because my brother had knocked out, but also because she was tired. We all were. The pain was...
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...not been my biological father, but he was the next best thing. In the early hours of October 27, 2013, I woke up to a text message that seemed odd. My little sister wrote, “Andy has been in an accident. We’re at the hospital. Please call.” I was in shock! In fact, I was astonished by the horrid news. I called my sister right after the doctor pronounced Andy dead. I immediately began sulking in my pillow. I thought, “Why? How could this have happened?” I couldn’t process this information fast enough. I was completely traumatized. Andy was gone in a blink of an eye because he made the choice to not wear his seatbelt. I attempted to lie back down, but every memory of us kept running through my head. I especially remember the time in which Andy attempted to jump on the trampoline with my sister and I. He jumped too hard, he nearly touched the ground as he came back down. I also thought about how my mom was going to deal with this as she was recently diagnosed with lymph node cancer. Thoughts continued to trickle through my mind until I drifted into sleep. The next morning I started my drive back to West Virginia. When I arrived home, I felt a sense of Powell 2 emptiness; it felt as if our world was standing still. It finally hit me hard, Andy was gone. I would never see or hear him again. I gave my Mom a hug like my life depended on it. She was so happy to have me home. My sister ran up and hugged us both. I was...
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...This was the week we were to step foot on the largest mountain in the world. I’ve climbed a lot of mountains but I never thought I would climb Mount Everest. Surprisingly, it didn’t take us long to get acclimated to the temperature, I never thought I could get used to a temperature that low but I did and I am very proud of myself for achieving such a small goal. After we had some time to settle in, and were well adjusted to the temperature we started our climb. After five hours of climbing we had to stop because Grace slipped and bumped her head. We walked back down to the base camp so that she could take a break them. Luckily we had Bob to make sure that we had all of the first aid supplies that we needed to survive. Once Grace was got over the slight headache we made our way to Ice Fall...
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...Main characters 1. Johhn and Jany Grogan – a young couple, who just beginning their lifes together. 2. Marley – John and Jeny dog. Vytautas Didysis gimnasium Form IIIc Laurita Drankinaitė Book report John Grogan Marley & Me John Grogan He was born in the Motor City, Detroit, Michigan, on March 20, 1957. He got into writing by default because He was so bad at everything else. Algebra, geometry, French, chemistry, physics -- they all escaped me. But writing, now there was a subject he could have some fun with. By eighth grade He was penning parodies of the nuns just for fun, and in high school, besides writing for the school newspaper, He started an underground tabloid, which earned me a celebrated trip to the principal's office. From there it was on to Central Michigan University, where He earned the princely sum of twenty-five cents per column inch writing for the campus newspaper while slugging away at a double major in journalism and English. He’s first full-time writing job came immediately upon graduation in 1979 when He was hired as a police reporter for the small and laughably lackluster Herald-Palladium in the Michigan harbor town of St. Joseph. He rode all night with cops, photographed murder victims, picked my way through smoldering house fires and sat over coffee with grieving parents. He also summoned the courage to ask out a willowy and tart-tongued reporter on the staff whose name was Jenny and who eventually would become my soul...
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...I’m the most active decorated soldier the U.S. has. I’ve been sent to The White House where President Truman will decide whether to drop the bomb or not. Along with Truman signing the document Marshall and Secretary of War Henry Stimson. They got the document a pproved and I got the orders that I had to drop the bomb along with eleven others. We were called the 509th Composite Group; the twelve of us were in charge of delivering and deploying the bomb. I spent next few months checking up on how far the bomb has come and keeping up with the war. It’s just a few days before we deploy the bomb from a Boeing B-29 Superfortress. I was informed about the damage that this bomb would do to Hiroshima. It would completely destroy and flatten everything...
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...say goodbye. It was really hard because I know I will not see them for a while, but they know what’s best for me. I know Mama wanted me to be with George, but he truly just wasn’t for me. He wanted me to be someone who I was not. He tried to push me away from who I am. I am Beneatha and proud of myself and family and since he couldn’t respect that I had to let him go. I hope Mama will understand why I did such a thing. She will never know how much I love her. As I am looking out of this window at the little specks of houses diapering I am thinking about what my future holds. I wonder if I have made the right decision, but I can only hope so. Joseph has changed my view of life. He has changed me for the better. I have always wanted to help others after I had watched the little boy in my neighborhood cut his head open. I know I am not the greatest follower of god, but I think this might be his plan for me. To look after the sick and diseased. I am delighted I have met Asagai. It’s almost like he is my other half because when I am with him I feel so alive and free. He makes me feel wanted and loved. He may not be the rich like George, but I love him just as much, if not more. Looking out into the clouds I see a happy future. Saving lives, curing patients, and caring for all who have been hurt. My adventure starts now, but it has only begun. There is much, much more ahead of me and I’m ecstatic to see how everything goes. Entry 2: Dear Diary, The plane landed a few hours ago...
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