Andrew Makasziw's The Thing I Carried

Co-sleeping is a hotly debated topic between mothers and scholars alike. Should children and infants sleep with their parents or should they sleep in their own space? Many people believe that co-sleeping is vastly superior and has numerous benefits, short-term and long-term, while others believe that co-sleeping is dangerous. A large divide between those who are for co-sleeping and those who are against it comes from cultural differences in the Western world and everywhere else. I will be arguing that co-sleeping is natural and that parents should be encouraged to co-sleep with their children by pediatricians and parent educators.

Something Most People Don't Realize In “Tim O'Brien's novel,” The Things They Carried, each soldier carries something different that makes them feel safe/something memorable, that helps them get through their time away from home. Whether it be stockings,dental floss,a picture, or even tranquilizers. Henry Dobbins for example carries Stockings/Pantyhose.

A book 's title is something that no matter what you read, has significant meaning. The book The Things They Carry by Tim O’Brien, is no different. It has meaning on all levels, from physical, to mental, all the way to spiritual. A a book 's title goes much farther than just the words on the cover, all books have a title with a meaning much deeper than most would choose to believe. The soldiers carry much more than physical objects, and these things they carry affect them in many different ways and levels.

In the passage “What To Bring” by Naisha Jackson the immigrants chose to bring certain items with them to the US. They chose to bring things that, even though they are starting a new life in the US, help them remember their old life. “...The two most common kinds of immigrants’ belongings are religious items and photographs” (Jackson 10). This piece of evidence shows how they want to keep in touch with their roots and keep memories of their old life. They also might just want to bring little keep-sakes. “A chinese family brought ashes from the wood burning stove they used to cook their last meal on” (Jackson 11). The things that immigrants bring may not seem special to us, but in their country it might be extremely sentimental to them.

A. 1. He will only go to sleep sucking his bottle – contravenes a services safe sleeping policy 2. He requires his environment to be dark and silent – impossible to implement. 3. Goes to bed cuddling a teddy bear.

Dave Barry’s “The Road Warrior,” is a narrative essay about the rages in American society today. The writer uses a humorous tone to reach the intended audience of the Miami’s people who experienced some sort of rage. Barry states that his thesis is, “if we’re going to avoid unnecessary violence, we all need to ‘keep our cool’”(93). His essay is personal because I experienced the rage “Way Too Many Product Choices Rage,” that was mentioned in the essay. His narrative essay shows that he can insult the readers without them getting angry with him because of his humorous tone.

‘Be Music, Night’ by Kenneth Patchen is an intriguing piece of literary art. A picture is painted of human interaction with Earth immediately. The manner in which humans fall into her beauty and vastness is apparent in even the first lines of Patchen’s poem, but why is this important?

Put babies on their backs and their feet at the bottom of the cot so that they cannot slip under the covers, no bumpers, doonas or pillows. Ensure that all areas for sleep and rest are well ventilated and have natural lighting, but no cots near windows by taking these reasonable

What would have to happen to a person for them to force themselves to become blind to all the significance an object they spend nearly eight hours a day in? Losing the one person who made this place of rest more than just a double mattress is one scenario. This is the exact situation that happened to Stony from “Property.” Pamela was the one person who added meaning to beds for him. She made it a special place where they were able to relax and creating loving memories.

1. What is the SUBJECT of the text/communication act? Be specific. (Don’t say “potatoes” if the subject is really “ten easy ways to prepare potatoes a family dinner.”) • The Subject of the text The River is ways brian can survive and keep Derek alive in the forest all alone.

David Cordingly's “Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates” is an extraordinary book, although sometimes confusing. Yet it is of no surprise that Cordingly writes his book with enthusiasm and great interest, Cordingly is clearly a sophisticated expert in pirate stories and legends. What makes Cordingly’s book so interesting and original is that he explores the facts and details about pirate history while at the same time exposing the myths and romanticized lies. The book itself investigates the reality of piracy versus the fictional images of pirates and their unimaginable portrayal in books and movies. Therefore the purpose of this assignment will be for me to give a detailed evaluation of David Cordingly's

“The Way Home” is a veterans memorial monument sculpted by Edd Hayes, and it is located in The Woodlands, Texas, in Town Green Park. This honorable monument is dedicated to all active duty and veterans of all military branches and conflicts. It allows individuals to honor family and friends who served in the Armed Forces. The monument is modeled after Zach R. Endsley, and Cory C. Kosters. Two young men who were residents of The Woodlands area and gave their lives in defense of freedom, while serving in the middle East in 2007.

As I read, Paul L. Dunbar’s “We Wear the Mask” I was interested in how he described what a mask represents. It is true that a mask was used to hide a person’s pain, emotion, or mood before the day known as Halloween developed. I love how Paul refers the use of the masks as a black or white person’s escape from other peoples’ worried faces. No one can ever understand what someone else is going through. People can never truly speak their truth or let out their suffering. Paul being one of few African Americans to speak his truths on the events he witnessed wrote this poem to show that no one should hide their thoughts or opinions behind a fake face or facial expression. The poem is like a fake speech on how the masks cannot shade your struggle.

The three things a soldier needs to fight are bulky boots, satisfied stomach, and a good night’s sleep. “One, a sturdy pair of boots,’ I said. ‘Two, a full belly. Three, a decent night’s sleep” (Anderson 80). 5)

In the chapter the Stocking there is one object that is continuously being brought up. The pantyhoe is the object but not only a object it is like a forcefield that protects the squad when on patrol. Henry Dobbin said,”when the platoon was in a fight fight in a rice padd all he did was slip the pantyhoe over is nose and let it do the magic. ”(112) Then after that happened that platoon turned into believers of the magic pantyhoe.