Pigeon
A small pigeon is a dove, the symbol of peace. I couldn't help but find it odd that this prestigious bird was a form of a filthy bird commonly chased by children in major cities. You can now picture how many people would say, "Hey, kid, leave that poor dove alone and chase a pigeon."
Hoop Skirts
It's a skirt that could be eighteen feet wide. Getting a whale out of the house would have been easier that walking out in a hoop skirt. It could very well become the next big craze in the father department. "Of course you can go on that date, honey, you just have to wear your mother's skirt."
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What Is Good Writing?
Good writing is something that cannot be described in concrete sentences; it varies from piece to piece. Of course, good writing will always give off an opinion as well as valid points in favor of that opinion, but how the writer goes about creating this effect is his or her choice. While there is some over lapping within the ways an author goes about his or her business, there is one solid thing in common; to begin, they all gather the facts. For a writer who has not yet mastered the art of writing, it is usually wise for the next step to be creating an outline, or an organized plan for the assignment. After that, writers go in all different directions; all of which add their style to facts and clashing them together to create a good piece of literature. This piece should not be marred with irrevlevant facts or random comments, but talked of in a clear concise manner. In good writing, effective communication comes first; once this is mastered, flashy attributes may be added later. Good writing is gone about in various ways, but it always communicates an opinion.
Monday, January 26, 2009
My Top Dozen Books
Draft II
12. Frozen Fire by Tim Bowler –
This book focuses on Dusty, a troubled adolescent, as she works to stand against the current. She tries to break through the rumors aimed at a boy, who’s mysterious and ghost-like. I had burned through this book in the middle of soccer camp, and listening to the main character disregard every rumor against the strange boy, time after time, was simply inspirational. I’d spent my time there worrying about what others had thought of me, and this book taught me not to care. On the other hand, Frozen Fire alludes to a love story. It’s not a straightforward love story that has a standard, predictable dull ending.
11. Song Quest by Katherine Roberts –
This book was given to me by my sister a few summers ago; she told me I was too annoying and needed something to do. She turned out to have taught me so much without speaking, for the book strung its own lessons together. A young girl travels to distant lands, feeling burns from deceit as well as from restrictions on her freedom. She works to stop this pain for both her and the mermaids, who are being slaughtered mercilessly. It’s left up to her, because she’s the only one who can hear their poignant songs. This aspect focuses the book on the power of music, which is generally taken for granted.
10. Kiss Me Kill Me by Lauren Henderson –
This is the book where Scarlett, the main character and an average teenager, makes two wishes, one of which was to kiss Dan McAndrew. It’s not long until she gets that kiss, but it’s also not long until she regrets making that wish. This book focuses on the umbrage that the past can cause, something that we all experience at least once in our lives. Henderson freely writes about Scarlett’s adventure as she works to solve the mystery, to find the reason why her kiss with Dan was his last, and to build a future. The book came as a relief that there are some problems out there that are solvable, even if it takes some elbow grease.
9. Wake by Lisa McMann –
Wake was simply a solace on my plane ride to Las Vegas. I’ve always been fascinated with dreams. I tried to interpret them when I was younger; it’s safe to say I usually failed. This book dealt with a girl named Janie, who was pulled into other people’s dreams when she’s near them. It is up to Janie to help the dreamers gain back control over their dreams. She’s curious, quick to judge in certain cases, and not exactly the most social of beings, but I certainly can relate to her. Plus, her ability to be optimistic and altruistic makes me hopeful.
8. East by Edith Pattou –
Rose, a restless teen, voyages to a land “east of the sun and west of the moon.” When she forces her way into the life of another, she begins to learn the pitfalls of curiosity. Pattou could have ended her story here, creating a fable-like tale. Instead, she leaves the lesson to be one of many attributes in East. In continuing, she manages to reassure her readers that there is a way to correct mistakes, and tells them to follow their hearts. This reassurance was strong enough that I still carry it with me after reading the book over a year ago.
7. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer –
On November 21, Twilight adapted to fit a movie screen, causing “Twilighters”, fans of Meyer’s work, to pop up all over the place. The love story between Edward, a vampire, and Bella, a delicate teenager, takes a toll on any reader’s heart. It’s a love that’s destined to be, but simply cannot continue between a vampire and a human. Plus, Edward’s view of the human race is enlightening. He points out things that are commonly overlooked and taken for granted, turning the love story into one that teaches you about human nature.
6. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks –
This is the all-time classic love story, and Sparks deftly avoids overdoing the romance. It brings light to “Dear John” letters and the toll that the army can take on relationships. Sparks’ elegant structure spins a tale that reveals the secrets in human nature. More specifically, he reveals the reluctance to let go of an inside joke, promise, or habit when it had once existed between you and a person you truly loved. He vividly depicts this reluctance in a heartrending closing scene.
5. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher –
Jay Asher is a fabulous person for bringing up one of the topics that most people refuse to talk about out loud. Asher speaks freely and openly about the topic of suicide, pointing out the irony in refusing to talk about it. It’s not a question of whether or not each individual person has thought about suicide, because, in some way, shape, or form, every person has considered suicide at least once in his life. To those that did commit suicide, maybe talking about it would have saved them, just as it would have for Asher’s victim, Hannah. Asher deftly creates an open atmosphere for readers to dwell until they’re ready to move on.
4. The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks –
As Richard Franklin’s stalking escalates, Julie Barenson struggles exponentially to regain her freedom. On the surface, this book seems to be a warning against the evils of the world, a warning of how little you can know about a person. However, it goes much deeper than that. It explores love, and the extent that a person will go when he truly cares about the person in danger. Even if the rescuer isn’t actually a person, Sparks shows that it’s still the same story. Sparks adroitly paints whatever picture he desires to with such clarity it’s almost eerie.
3. The Host by Stephanie Meyer –
Keeping up her twisted, forbidden love stories, Meyer changes from vampire to alien expert. In The Host, the most unlikely friendship forms between Wanderer, the alien, and her host, Melanie. This friendship leads them on a quest to find Melanie’s true love. By immediately throwing her readers into a world of confusion, Meyer leaves them only one choice. That is to read their way into understanding. Through the views of the new comer, Meyer is able to capture the passion of our human world, from the intensified emotions to the striking landscapes.
2. New Moon by Stephanie Meyer –
The second book in the Twilight series, New Moon explains the heartbreak endured when there is an attempt to sever true love. Better than that, the topic isn’t merely touched upon; Meyer embodies a variety of emotions, flooding the vast details into her readers. The intense wave of emotions creates a very relatable book. This is because your body doesn’t hold back any amount of feeling caused by emotions. More clearly, your body isn’t granted the ability to edit out pain that’s too severe the way that an author is able to edit out the details of that pain. To match the truth, Meyer doesn’t hold anything back either, making her writing seem impeccably real.
1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho –
After seeking advice on a dream he had, a Sheppard sells his beloved sheep to travel to the Pyramids of Egypt. The Sheppard voices the key lessons learned along the way in a genuine manner; he is merely that average Joe with a small amount of insight. Immediately, Coelho teaches of “Personal Legends,” or a person’s dream, and how people have a tendency to give up their dreams. Similar to the term “Personal Legends,” there’s also the “Language of the Universe,” which is body language. His cryptic tongue engulfs the minds of his readers, making it impossible to stop until all is understood.
12. Frozen Fire by Tim Bowler –
This book focuses on Dusty, a troubled adolescent, as she works to stand against the current. She tries to break through the rumors aimed at a boy, who’s mysterious and ghost-like. I had burned through this book in the middle of soccer camp, and listening to the main character disregard every rumor against the strange boy, time after time, was simply inspirational. I’d spent my time there worrying about what others had thought of me, and this book taught me not to care. On the other hand, Frozen Fire alludes to a love story. It’s not a straightforward love story that has a standard, predictable dull ending.
11. Song Quest by Katherine Roberts –
This book was given to me by my sister a few summers ago; she told me I was too annoying and needed something to do. She turned out to have taught me so much without speaking, for the book strung its own lessons together. A young girl travels to distant lands, feeling burns from deceit as well as from restrictions on her freedom. She works to stop this pain for both her and the mermaids, who are being slaughtered mercilessly. It’s left up to her, because she’s the only one who can hear their poignant songs. This aspect focuses the book on the power of music, which is generally taken for granted.
10. Kiss Me Kill Me by Lauren Henderson –
This is the book where Scarlett, the main character and an average teenager, makes two wishes, one of which was to kiss Dan McAndrew. It’s not long until she gets that kiss, but it’s also not long until she regrets making that wish. This book focuses on the umbrage that the past can cause, something that we all experience at least once in our lives. Henderson freely writes about Scarlett’s adventure as she works to solve the mystery, to find the reason why her kiss with Dan was his last, and to build a future. The book came as a relief that there are some problems out there that are solvable, even if it takes some elbow grease.
9. Wake by Lisa McMann –
Wake was simply a solace on my plane ride to Las Vegas. I’ve always been fascinated with dreams. I tried to interpret them when I was younger; it’s safe to say I usually failed. This book dealt with a girl named Janie, who was pulled into other people’s dreams when she’s near them. It is up to Janie to help the dreamers gain back control over their dreams. She’s curious, quick to judge in certain cases, and not exactly the most social of beings, but I certainly can relate to her. Plus, her ability to be optimistic and altruistic makes me hopeful.
8. East by Edith Pattou –
Rose, a restless teen, voyages to a land “east of the sun and west of the moon.” When she forces her way into the life of another, she begins to learn the pitfalls of curiosity. Pattou could have ended her story here, creating a fable-like tale. Instead, she leaves the lesson to be one of many attributes in East. In continuing, she manages to reassure her readers that there is a way to correct mistakes, and tells them to follow their hearts. This reassurance was strong enough that I still carry it with me after reading the book over a year ago.
7. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer –
On November 21, Twilight adapted to fit a movie screen, causing “Twilighters”, fans of Meyer’s work, to pop up all over the place. The love story between Edward, a vampire, and Bella, a delicate teenager, takes a toll on any reader’s heart. It’s a love that’s destined to be, but simply cannot continue between a vampire and a human. Plus, Edward’s view of the human race is enlightening. He points out things that are commonly overlooked and taken for granted, turning the love story into one that teaches you about human nature.
6. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks –
This is the all-time classic love story, and Sparks deftly avoids overdoing the romance. It brings light to “Dear John” letters and the toll that the army can take on relationships. Sparks’ elegant structure spins a tale that reveals the secrets in human nature. More specifically, he reveals the reluctance to let go of an inside joke, promise, or habit when it had once existed between you and a person you truly loved. He vividly depicts this reluctance in a heartrending closing scene.
5. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher –
Jay Asher is a fabulous person for bringing up one of the topics that most people refuse to talk about out loud. Asher speaks freely and openly about the topic of suicide, pointing out the irony in refusing to talk about it. It’s not a question of whether or not each individual person has thought about suicide, because, in some way, shape, or form, every person has considered suicide at least once in his life. To those that did commit suicide, maybe talking about it would have saved them, just as it would have for Asher’s victim, Hannah. Asher deftly creates an open atmosphere for readers to dwell until they’re ready to move on.
4. The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks –
As Richard Franklin’s stalking escalates, Julie Barenson struggles exponentially to regain her freedom. On the surface, this book seems to be a warning against the evils of the world, a warning of how little you can know about a person. However, it goes much deeper than that. It explores love, and the extent that a person will go when he truly cares about the person in danger. Even if the rescuer isn’t actually a person, Sparks shows that it’s still the same story. Sparks adroitly paints whatever picture he desires to with such clarity it’s almost eerie.
3. The Host by Stephanie Meyer –
Keeping up her twisted, forbidden love stories, Meyer changes from vampire to alien expert. In The Host, the most unlikely friendship forms between Wanderer, the alien, and her host, Melanie. This friendship leads them on a quest to find Melanie’s true love. By immediately throwing her readers into a world of confusion, Meyer leaves them only one choice. That is to read their way into understanding. Through the views of the new comer, Meyer is able to capture the passion of our human world, from the intensified emotions to the striking landscapes.
2. New Moon by Stephanie Meyer –
The second book in the Twilight series, New Moon explains the heartbreak endured when there is an attempt to sever true love. Better than that, the topic isn’t merely touched upon; Meyer embodies a variety of emotions, flooding the vast details into her readers. The intense wave of emotions creates a very relatable book. This is because your body doesn’t hold back any amount of feeling caused by emotions. More clearly, your body isn’t granted the ability to edit out pain that’s too severe the way that an author is able to edit out the details of that pain. To match the truth, Meyer doesn’t hold anything back either, making her writing seem impeccably real.
1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho –
After seeking advice on a dream he had, a Sheppard sells his beloved sheep to travel to the Pyramids of Egypt. The Sheppard voices the key lessons learned along the way in a genuine manner; he is merely that average Joe with a small amount of insight. Immediately, Coelho teaches of “Personal Legends,” or a person’s dream, and how people have a tendency to give up their dreams. Similar to the term “Personal Legends,” there’s also the “Language of the Universe,” which is body language. His cryptic tongue engulfs the minds of his readers, making it impossible to stop until all is understood.
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