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A Sonnet

Lessons from Shakespeare A mother is someone who cares a lot someone who has always been there for you She is the only one that you have got, and for that my mother adieu, adieu Being a mom is showing real toughness not just anyone can be a mother you... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Summer days

By: Buck Lewis A soft, sweet day, A setting sun; A big blue bay! nothing but fun. My time ticks down, This day will end; My face a frown— Good times, my friend. Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Power of place 2

An Old Brown Couch “Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” Mark Black Sometimes something so simple can be the best thing. My couch in my living room is the ultimate place where I can feel relaxed and not have a worry. My couch always is there... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Nature

A Nature Wonderland ''In nature, light creates the color. In the picture, color creates the light.'' Hans Hoffman A quiet spring day, a nice 65° and a breeze heading north to south with nothing but time ahead. I look to my left, my dog running around in the open field,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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What Do We Really Need

What can We Agree On? ''Agree to Disagree'' Jordan Persson I agree, that no person should be judged by their clothes, and I agree that no person should slave away their lives, just so that they can have a bigger house than their neighbors. And according to the philosophy’s written... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Walden Writing Prompt #2

Is it really necessary? “Some people think happiness is a luxury, but it's a necessity. You need to make space for it in your life.” Christie Brinkley There are some things in life that are necessary. For a teenage boy, there are things that are necessary and there are thing... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Hiakus

Seasons poetry Spring: In the Springtime When the seasons take a shift Out comes the flowers and a new season Red Yellow and all the colors Everything green and so alive Awaiting the day when school ends Baseball lacrosse tennis Big hits, hard shots and crazy serves The best sports... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Walden Writing Prompt #1

My Time Reading Walden Preparing me for life ''Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.'' Henry David Thoreau I’ve read the Odyssey, I’ve read Call of The Wild, I’ve even read one of the greatest novellas of all time, Moby Dick, but I am yet to tackle... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Poems

Against my will Against my will I rolled out of bed, Thoughts of school filled my head, As I walked out the door that day, I was only in the mood to play, As I walk with my friends in the halls, All feeling like a bunch of dolls, As... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Against my Will

Crows and Swallows Against my will Against my will I rolled out of bed, Thoughts of school filled my head, As I walked out the door that day, I was only in the mood to play, As I walk with my friends in the halls, All feeling like a bunch... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Writing like Herman Melville

How I Interpret Moby Dick ''I think of myself as an actor. The duty of an actor is to be able to impersonate anything - a child, an old man, a tree, a chair, a woman.'' Barry Humphries Alas, as my 9th grade journey is departing with, and I am... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Dealing with Change

How Change Affects Me ''It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation'' -Herman Melville How do you respond to new experiences and meeting new people who are very different from you? When I am introduced to new experiences or new people that seem to differ from... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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Happy and Ignornat or Wise?

After pondering about this topic, I have decided that I would rather be wise, than happy and ignorant. When one is wise they can pass of their knowledge to others. They can spread thier word of good judgement to people that need advice. If you are happy and ignorant you... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2019 at Lewis, Buck

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A Christmas in Wales

Growing Up in Wales “All the Christmases roll down toward the two-tongued sea, like a cold and headlong moon bundling down the sky that was our street; and they stop at the rim of the ice-edged fish-freezing waves, and I plunge my hands in the snow and bring out whatever... Continue reading

Posted Dec 14, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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Family Traditions

What Christmas is Really About ''Traditions are our roots and a profile of who we are as individuals and who we are as a family. They are our roots, which give us stability and a sense of belonging - they ground us.'' - Lidia Bastianich Traditions are celebrated by all... Continue reading

Posted Dec 14, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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A Waste of Time

How Math Class Affects Me “There's no good way to waste your time. Wasting time is just wasting time.” - Helen Mirren Time is something everyone is given. Math isn’t something that should be used during that time. Math class shouldn’t be a part of the curriculum at The Fenn... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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The Real Meaning of Thanksgiving....

Posted Nov 27, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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Power of Hard Times

Handling Disappointment ''If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die.'' Maya Angelou It’s hard to cope with a loss. When I lost my grandmother to breast cancer, I was devastated and didn’t think I would ever get over it. My recovery from... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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Power of Place

My Comfort Zone 'The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.'' Karen Salmansohn Your bed is different than all furniture. My bed is my favorite place to do anything, sleep, rest, eat, watch TV, play video games, anything. It would... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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The Call of the Wild

Buck Lewis Section 2 Call of the Wild essay Wednesday October 23rd Devolution and Companionship “The solution to alone-ness is not more solitude, but companionship and community” (Rober Fulgham) Buck, a young St.Bernard Shepard mix, is beaten and almost killed for stopping at a sled rest stop. He is exhausted... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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The Power of Passion

My LOVE for Baseball ''Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is.''-Bob Feller Running, hitting, fielding, scoring. Baseball is my... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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The Power of Family

Stronger Together “Blood makes you related, loyalty makes you family”- Unknown Family will always be there. My parents have supported me through mistakes that I have made and helped me get over them. My Mom and Dad have always been there for me when I needed them the most. When... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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Companionship in The Call of the Wild

How a Dog and a Man Progress Together “A bond between a man and a dog is not one that can be easily broken.” -Anonymous Sometimes it takes time to find the right person. In the novela, Call of the wild, by Jack London, the unifying theme of companionship affected... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2018 at Lewis, Buck

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Nice job on this essay Tim. Is this you summer narrative? Either way this is a cool essay. It clearly shows how big of a sai,we you are. You did a great job describing the diferente boats you have sailed, nice job.

Commented Sep 30, 2018 on The Coming of an Athlete at Hibben

You really did a good job describing your espirennce. Although I obviously wasn’t there, it’s like I was because you captured every moment. This is one of the lonhervessays I’ve read from all my classmates and it’s a good one!

Commented Sep 30, 2018 on An Unforgettable Experience at Chandler