“Are we there? Are we there?” This is undoubtedly the most annoying question asked on a long, family road trip. If handed a ticket to go anywhere, I would board a plane and fly nonstop to the snow covered mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado. This would, without question, be preferable to my family’s customary twelve hour car ride that includes being wedged in the backseat with someone’s feet in my face and a dog sprawled in my lap. American Airlines, here I come! Upon arriving in Breckenridge, the first thing I would do is check in at Grand Timber Lodge, one of the most convenient ski-in, ski-out destinations in town. Upon settling into my condominium, I would then take the complimentary shuttle to Mi Casa, my family’s favorite Mexican
food restaurant. After a dinner of nachos, fajitas, and flan, I would return to the lodge and relax in the hot tub. Prior to retiring for the evening, I would make some hot chocolate and muse about the fun and adventure I had to look forward to during my stay. Not wanting to waste a single minute, I would wake up at the crack of dawn the next morning, strap on my boots, grab my skis, and head to the lift. After a long day on the slopes, I would then meet up with friends for dinner and a sleigh ride. To end the day, there is nothing more captivating than to weave through the moonlit forest savoring a cup of hot apple cider. I cannot forget the shopping. Main Street is a winter wonderland, lined with many charming shops, appealing to every idiosyncratic taste. From high end boutiques to a quirky sock shop, I would make sure to leave with many treasures. Handed a ticket to go anywhere in the world, there is no doubt I would choose to go to Breckenridge, Colorado. Through the years, I have made so many great memories in this beautiful mountain town. The kind of memories I would someday like to create for a family of my own.
In her short story, "The Birthday Party", Katharine Brush depicts the cruelty that many people in this world so curtly reveal. Through her use of imagery, diction, and point of view she is able to send this message across to her audience.
Many people have issues with flying. Some are nervous that the plane might not make it to its destination while others think of flying as an overpriced, uncomfortable, and unpleasant experience. Than there are those who can afford to make their flight experience much more luxurious which are the passengers flying in business class or in first class. These are passengers that get the champagne in the plastic glasses and the chairs that stretch all the way out. David Sedaris is able to paint this picture of entitlement and lack of comfort throughout his article “Journey into Night.”
Ambrose Bierces’ story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” tells the story of a confederate secessionist, who is being hanged by Union troops. At the time of the hanging, the soldiers drop him from the bridge. Luckily, just as he falls the rope snaps and the man dives into the “sluggish stream”. He miraculously takes off his ropes and swims away. When he reaches the bank of the creek, he runs for what seems like forever. He finally reaches home, where his family is waiting so anxiously for him. However, Bierce chooses to surround this intriguing tell with elements that carry visual, concrete, and intangible symbolism. The symbolic elements of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” imply that the protagonist, Peyton Fahrquhar, is out of touch with reality, which evidently leads to the added twist at the end of the story.
Ever find yourself in a horrifying situation, wishing it was only a nightmare you would soon wake up from, only to realize it's reality that is sealed due to the uncontrollable circumstance? In the fictional short story, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, author Ambrose Bierce tells the story of a man who finds himself in such a situation. Part one begins with an unnamed fugitive and a group of Federal Union Soldiers standing on a railroad bridge in Alabama. The story takes place during the American Civil War. The man is a civilian plantation owner who is awaiting execution by way of hanging. As he waits, the man stares down at the water below the bridge thinking about the ways he could escape and find his way home to his family. Then suddenly, the captain nods his head and the man is hung.
In the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Nighttime by Mark Haddon, the main character Christopher Boone is a 15 year old boy who has Asperger's Syndrome, a developmental disorder which affects the ability to socialize and communicate. Christopher lives with his father and believes that his mother has passed away from a heart attack. The story begins when Christopher finds his neighbor, Mrs Shear’s dog dead in the garden. Intrigued by the death of the dog and his obsession for animals he decides to investigate the murder. Furthermore, when Christopher goes deeper into the investigation he finds out that his very own father murdered the dog and that his mother is alive and well. Despite having a disability, Christopher reveals
The world is a dangerous place in the eyes of Christopher Boone, as he sets rules to overcome his obstacles. Have you ever wondered how autistic people experience the world? Many people with autism have obstacles that they encounter in their everyday lives, just like Christopher. A study has revealed that people with high functioning autism, “their nervous systems are constantly overwhelmed by the sensory input their bodies receive.” (Albano,8) This explains the real life situations that autistic people go through. Society perceives Christopher as a regular 15 year old boy. He faces many challenges as he sees the world in a logical order. Growing up and living with autism, Christopher overcomes the various obstacles he faces, he gains confidence in his abilities as he encounters many issues dealing with his family, issues with the outside world and also himself
All of us hop into the big, white van. “We’re going to Florida” is just about the only thing I can hear anyone saying for the whole trip.
When The Oregon Trail was first introduced to elementary schools, most people didn't fully understand the effect it would have on their students. The Oregon Trail is a computer game that was designed to showcase students what it would have been like for pioneers in the 19th century. Students were to take on a role of a character that was embarking on this epic journey, that was known as The Oregon Trail, hence the titular namesake of the game. However, when the creators set out to establish this game, it is unclear if they were aware of the impact it would have in the history of American folklore.
In making stories: Law, Literature, Life, Jerome Brunner drives one to contemplate about the characteristics of stories, but also to consider the various ways one uses them to sail across the predicament of a human beings experiences. Narratives are set to be congenital and one understands allegedly how they work. We hardly take the time to think on how our narratives or whoever’s, constrain us, and why chronicles have the power to overhaul our beliefs as well as get in the way of our intellect, or how they brunt our humanoid institutions. In addition, it’s contended that stories are the “building blocks” of human experiences and are also a very important piece to what we call “Self” along with the emblem to our interactions with society, it also distinguishes one apart from the exceedingly assertive humanoid institutions, in spite of, Law. Making Stories drifts in the argument that narrative is crucial for our soundness, reason and education in explaining and understanding human experiences.
We began our trip by flying into the Raleigh, North Carolina airport which were not our initial arrangements but we made it work. There were many flights cancelled, including ours, going to the Charlotte airport but Mark secured a spot for us on a plane going to Raleigh, which actually works better because it is closer to our destination.
In the novel Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, there are many reasons that Lemuel Gulliver should and should not be considered a hero. Three characteristics that make someone a hero are being good-natured, naive, and wise. Gulliver in this story shows these characteristics at one time or another. In the novel, Gulliver’s Travels, Lemuel Gulliver is considered a hero.
Until my trip to Las Vegas I had never traveled in an airplane anywhere nor had I been in an airport. The car had always been my first go to when I travel. As I rode to the airport, located two hours from my home, my mind was racing with questions that I couldn’t wait to find out the answers. As I approached the airport people were dashing everywhere as voices were speaking over the intercom every few minutes. People were boarding their flights as others were resting their eyes while they waited for their flight to be called. As I came upon my boarding terminal I knew I was only yards away from boarding my first airplane adventure to the great city of Las Vegas
Everyone began to get off the plane. “Why are we getting off, Daddy?” I asked, worriedly. “We aren’t in Africa
A cross country trip is a different animal altogether. It takes an singular spontaneity to put small children in a car and set out for America. The thread of spontaneity does not run through the cloth my sister and I were cut from. Mind , I have three sisters, the weave is a similar fabric for all, but different in small telling ways. Ann's and Mine is most near -notwithstanding the purple border on hers. To me this is a beautiful thing, a grand gesture, optimistic, and romantic. Granted A lot of people find reason to drive across the country. Some do it regularly, but in a country of 260 or so million many never do.
I just had one of the best weekends of my life. Two days ago I was in this very location but on arrival. I was planning to surprise my sister who I hadn’t seen in months. The look on her face was well-worth the trip. However, like any perfect trips, it went by much too quick. Every moment brought me right down to this location and time. I am in the SMF Sacramento airport; every sound, smell, and site makes this experience what is – a nightmare.