Shepherd.Session1.Journal Growing up in the bible belt of America there is a church on nearly every street corner. Of course, I knew about God. I remember I had often passed by churches and thought of how I wished I could believe. To believe would give meaning and purpose for life in this cruel world. Although, the scientific facts we were subjected to in school managed to poke holes in what little faith I did have as a child. As I reflect on my life, I see my children have been my greatest
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The Rewards of Evil Not everybody is evil, but everyone is certainly capable of doing bad deeds. Chances are, you’ve done something bad once, but were never punished for it. Some people who consistently do bad deeds believe that, in reality, they are actually positively contributing. This may be because they are just “following orders”. And when people follow these orders that are actually, they are rewarded for doing so instead of being punished. Humans are more willing to do evil because society
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His greed comes mainly in his lust for power. First with the witches. He does not immediately display greed but his thoughts and consideration of what they have to say lead him to do his first physical act of greed: killing duncan so he can become king. Also tied in with this is Lady MacBeths persuation, as she convinces him to kill duncan when he doubts it the night of the murder, but she tells him how he is not a man if he doesnt, etc. So greed through his wife led him to be even more greedy himself
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Greed is often glorified, regarded as an endless means of gaining wealth and power. Though, in reality, it’s a lack of confidence in one’s own abilities, a form of overcompensation. Greed is a trademark of the weak, yet it stands as the driving force of corruption and regression during the witch trials of the small village, Salem, Massachusetts. It’s by Arthur Miller that the idea of intense, selfish desire is used as a powerful theme personified by many of the characters in his work, the Crucible
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Smudge The Magical Flying Kitty By: Rye Stahle-Smith Once upon a time there was a magical flying kitty named Smudge. The one thing weird about him was that he could talk. He probably could talk because he ate Goldfish © , Cheeze-Its © and most importantly… Rubber Bands! One day Smudge’s worst two enemies appeared, The Trunchbull and The Mangler! “I know how to take care of you guys!” Smudge whispered to himself. “The Trunchbull is no match for Matilda! Go get her Matilda!” Smudge yelled. “The Mangler
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For centuries mankind has regarded self-sacrifice as an act of heroism. To risk pain, loss, and even death for another person demonstrates an excellence of character that few possess. But how does sacrifice occur in today’s culture? Does it resemble the acts of valor shown in the great epic, Beowulf? In this thrilling tale, Beowulf, a mighty warrior, defeats both a demon and a dragon in the service of others. While many today display reserve in their abnegation towards others, sacrifice hold just
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Throughout the book, “ Wringer”, one of main plot buildups is to Pidgeon Day. In the protagonist’s, Palmer’s, town they see pigeons as dirty feathered rats. The town holds an annual fair, where they have a week of celebrations, and on the last day they release 5,000 pigeons. Shooters take turns shooting said pigeons, and whoever shoots the most after their turn, wins. But, is this actually inspired by real life events . Sadly, there are some true accounts of mass pigeon shooting, like in Pennsylvania
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Closed Primaries Are you aware that in closed primary states people or voters have to declare their political party before even voting? In my essay I am encouraging that closed primaries get erased from the voting system. I believe that anyone can vote for whoever they please and they don't have to associate themselves with a party. Many states are affected by the restrictions of closed primaries and their policies. Eleven states across the United States which are Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky
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Self Critique I drew a still life with a black mask with peacock feathers. The mask has vail that is short with diamonds meeting it with the mask. I also drew a syringe lying over a wrench, next to the wrench slightly to the right l drew a pencil sharpener. I drew it on top of a paper cutting board. There are pearls dropping from the mask. First l drew out a sketch of the drawing. Then I made a collage of the all the objects, and overlapped them the way l seen them. Then started on the final
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Hi, my is Jenna Hull. I am a resident of Hamilton, MS, and I will be a student at Mississippi State University in the of Fall 2018. I am reaching out to you because I am doing a Krispy Kreme Doughnut fundraiser as an individual. The fundraiser is not through a school or an organization, which means I need to sell at least fifty dozen doughnuts for the fundraiser to happen. I am doing the fundraiser to help a family in need. The family is the family of Melesa Rakestraw of Nettleton, MS. The proceeds
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