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Category Archives: HMWA
Clear Walls, Clouded Minds
“The Lost Beautifulness” & “Soap and Water” shows us that greed will get you no where. You see this mainly in the actions of Hannah Hayyeh. Hannah was a middle-lower class household mother who wanted to do something nice for … Continue reading
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Uprights Citizens Brigade
I would be lying if I said that I appreciate living in New York City every day. But there are certain moments where it hits me that I truly live in the middle of the greatest city on earth. Sometimes … Continue reading
Free Choice of Blog
As we went through the syllabus earlier in the semester, it was clearly outlined that there was a lot of course work that we would be doing over the course of the spring semester. Of which, included blogs that are … Continue reading
The Prayer
On the night of February 12, 2013 a couple get into a car accident upon leaving the Devils game at the Prudential Center. The girl was fine leaving her with no injuries, but sadly the boy passed away shortly after the … Continue reading
Don’t forget to look up
Going back to California during Winter break I realized that one of the things I miss most about home (also one of the things I didn’t even think about missing) was driving. In California, unlike New York, getting your drivers … Continue reading
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Gender Equality
Reading of “Tyrants of the Shop” by Fanny Fern provoked me to think about gender equality. This piece was published in 1867, when women were praised for being selfless and passive, and those of them who could not adapt to … Continue reading
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Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
Last week Monday and Tuesday were the celebration of Carnival in my country, Trinidad and Tobago. Carnival is one of the things I enjoy most about my culture. Before the actual two days of masquerading, there is what is commonly … Continue reading
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Immaculate Appearance and Spotless Kitchens
A common theme in Yezierska’s short stories is society’s obsession with cleanliness. In a time when hygiene was a luxury, only the wealthy of the early 20th century could afford to have an immaculate appearance and spotless kitchens. This strive … Continue reading
WTC and its Future
The brief discussion last week on 9/11 led me to think about what effect the WTC had on the NYC skyline. The original towers were a staple part of 80s and 90s NYC. Like so many NYC buildings they projected … Continue reading
Just a thought about NYC
Thursday evening I made flight out to Forth Worth, TX which is right outside of Dallas, TX. I have family, like my cousins, and some friends who live there and decided to pay them a visit from Thursday night till … Continue reading