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Teachers Can Change Lives “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William Ward Teachers are given the opportunity to change a child’s life every day. In my life, some teachers have positivity impacted me, and some have negatively impacted me. The... Continue reading
Posted May 29, 2019 at Pesce
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Obsession “When passion meets inspiration, an obsession is born.” Anonymous Becoming obsessed with a task can take over your life. In the story, Through The Tunnel, the main character, Jerry becomes obsessed with swimming through an underwater tunnel. He trained almost every day to be able to hold his breath... Continue reading
Posted May 29, 2019 at Pesce
I’m sick of school Sick as a dog I’m done with school I’m a balloon ready to burst Spring of our senior year I was told it would be fun I was told there was less work Yet hear I am Sitting in my room writing like a poet I... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2019 at Pesce
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Money & Work Too many people spend money they earned..to buy things they don't want..to impress people that they don't like. --Will Rogers Sometimes less can be more. In the chapter of Walden, titled Money & Work, Henry David Thoreau writes about his experiences with money. Thoreau believes that jobs,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2019 at Pesce
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The Gym Lobby “It is good people who make good places.” ― Anna Sewell Place can effect different people in all sorts of ways. Over the course of my time ay Fenn I have made many great memories in the gym lobby. When I wake up every morning I immediately... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2019 at Pesce
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walking Through Nature If you truly love nature you will find beauty in everything. Laura Wilder Monday afternoon on a long weekend with nothing to do. I decided that I could take a walk through my backyard woods to pass some time. As I walked out the door I looked... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2019 at Pesce
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walking Through Nature If you truly love nature you will find beauty in everything. Laura Wilder Monday afternoon on a long weekend with nothing to do. I decided that I could take a walk through my backyard woods to pass some time. As I walked out the door I looked... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2019 at Pesce
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Agreeing With Walden ”Trendy is the last stage before a tack” Karl Lagerfield People should not be judged by the cloths they wear or the house they live. In the essay, Economy, by Henry David Thoreau the idea of people’s clothing and shelter not having an effect on who they... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2019 at Pesce
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Lifes Necessities "Necessity is the mother of invention." Proverb In the section of Walden titled Necessities, Henry David Thoreau wirtes about what he believes to life’s necessities. In the chapter he states that in life you only need food and shelter. I agree with this statement, but living with only... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2019 at Pesce
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A journey into brevity Don't let yesterday take up to much of today. Will Rodgers Spring: The snow is melting Hockey season is ending This is very sad Flowers are blooming Sun is beginning to shine Spring is terrific Water in the ground From the icy melted snow Spring is... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2019 at Pesce
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The Start of Walden "He has no time to be anything but a machine" Henry David Thoreau Although I have been told by almost all of my teachers that the third term is not a place to mess around, I went into the second week with the goal of doing... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2019 at Pesce
Who is this kid in the mirror Is he hard working or lazy A question that frequently crosses my mind Some things come easy to me Some things not so much When I come across something I enjoy I work hard to accomplish my goals When I come across something... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2019 at Pesce
Need to edit on computer The first poem that worked for me was To Damn Tired. This poem worked for me because of how relatable it was. While reading this short poem I was able to picture myself in bed knowing I have work to do the next day. I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2019 at Pesce
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Why I Chose My WW Fenn Peice “Better three hours to early than a minuet late” William Shakespeare The WW Fenn speaking contest had been in the back of mind for the entire year. Every time it would pop into my head I would simply push it away and try... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2019 at Pesce
Need to edit on a computor As I walked through the green doors for the seemingly millionth time, something felt off. It was clear to me that nothing about Fenn's long hallways was physical different. Having been at Fenn for five years prior I felt as if I had a... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2019 at Pesce
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Writing Prompt #1 “Better sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunken Christian.” Herman Melville Different people handle others in different ways. When I come across someone who is different than me I see an opportunity to better understand a certain culture. Over the summer I went to Italy with... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2019 at Pesce
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Happiness “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” Oscar Wilde An ignorant man who lives a happy life is better off than a man who is wise. To me, being happy is more important than being wise. No matter how successful you are in... Continue reading
Posted Jan 6, 2019 at Pesce
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Imagination and vivid language "It snowed last year too: I made a snowman and my brother knocked it down and i knocked my brother down and then we had tea" Dylan Thomas In the short story, A Child’s Christmas In Wales, Dylan Thomas explores the power that imagination has on... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2018 at Pesce
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How My Family Spends Christmas "Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling" Edna Ferber Holidays can change lives. Christmas has had a positive impact on my family and I for as long as I can remember. Christmas brings along a special feeling that can be found nowhere else. Some of... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2018 at Pesce
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Writing an Easay “Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door. ” ― Coco Chanel Every human is limited by time. Everything you can do takes time. Some things are necessary, and some are not. Dloing something that you do not what to do... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2018 at Pesce
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How My Family Has Shaped Me Parental love is the only love that is truly selfless, unconditional and forgiving. Dr T.P.Chia People change lives. In my life, my parent have been these people. I rely on my parents every day of my life. Without them, I would be lost. My... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2018 at Pesce
Quite the challenge with quite the overcome.
Toggle Commented Nov 13, 2018 on Hard Times at Hibben
Wow wonderful easy with great use of sentences.
Toggle Commented Nov 13, 2018 on The Power of Hard Times at First
Quite the quote and incredible vocabualry
Toggle Commented Nov 13, 2018 on Power of Hardship at Clark