Category: Grade 12
Poetry in the News
This is the End by Lauren E. Jadot This is the end. This is the end. This is the end. There’s nothing, nobody left here. Everything we had known and held dear. They came at nighttime, while we slept Soon, our history would be over swept. This is the end. This is the end. This is the end. My sweet mother … Continue reading Poetry in the News
Core Competency #1
The Cat of Cats
( I did not add the video because I am a nervous wreck and that evidence need not be on the internet forever) I like my cat, I like her well, As all the house may see. I like her for herself, not Because the cat likes me. Any time is play time, According to this brat. I could be walking, writing, or … Continue reading The Cat of Cats
Cups of Tea and Fading Memories
The walk to my grandmother’s house can go by in a blink if I’m not mentally present during the endeavor. With minimal traffic, there is not much to prevent me from musing about anything among the company of nature. Watching squirrels darting around is always worthy of a smile, in my books. The luminous shade of blue sky and browning leaves littering the ground … Continue reading Cups of Tea and Fading Memories
Essay Reflection
In reflecting on the process of writing, I discovered that I frequently make the assumption that my reader is on the same thought process as I am. Thinking about how to explain what I write about has been helpful in giving me a sturdy foundation. I’ve learned that while I am good at stylistically expressing my opinion and identifying big ideas, I can improve on … Continue reading Essay Reflection
Would Ray Bradbury be okay with this?
Reach for the stars, and you’ll land– in a hotel?! In an August 2019 article written by Paul Ratner for Big Think, he discusses the (somewhat) controversial idea of an upcoming “space hotel.” “If Earthly destinations are not enough to quench your wanderlust, a trip to a space hotel might get on your radar within the next few years,” said Ratner. By beginning with a … Continue reading Would Ray Bradbury be okay with this?
Medical Debt, Explained
Bernie vs the (Corporate) American healthcare system In Canada, medical debt is a concept (thankfully) unfathomable to most citizens, thanks to universal healthcare– a group of socialized health insurance plans that provide coverage to all Canadian citizens. The problems that come along pale in comparison to the American healthcare system, which for many outsiders, appears as something out of a dystopia. In a September 2019 … Continue reading Medical Debt, Explained
A century of connections– The worlds oldest barber still going strong
Hair we are! Since days gone by, barbershops and beauty salons alike have long served as a place for connection and unwinding. In addition to a haircut, people are able to be open and talk about issues important to them. In a 2010 article written by Vincent Mallozzi for the New York Times, Mallozzi takes an insightfully wistful perspective in a conversation with Anthony Mancinelli– … Continue reading A century of connections– The worlds oldest barber still going strong