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The Sun it's rays are life but also fire it burns our skin and shrivels the grass we sometimes curse it wish it were gone yet we are giddy  to greet it each day we can't live without it that beautiful star the sun

This poem is a nonet. It has nine lines and the first line has nine syllables, the second has eight syllables, and so on. Beach a cerulean horizon and glitter spouting from the sun's rays foamy waves breaking nearby boats drifting off to sea sand between my toes marshmallow clouds spotted shell fishhook sea

I really enjoyed reading Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers written   by Deborah Heiligman. It was very interesting and easy to understand and read. This book is about the life of Vincent and Theo Van Gogh. Theo supported Vincent most of his adult life. Vincent would not have become the painter we now know without Theo. Although their stories had a tragic ending, it was so fascinating to read about them. This is a YA book, but it is good for all. I definitely would recommend this to someone who loves art. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: +Very interesting + The author's formant and use of pictures was original and so lovely + I learned a lot - I sometimes got mixed up with the different characters, but I think that this was mostly my fault - Sad ending - A bit long (409 pages) Overall rating:**** (4/5 stars)

I have been trying to write more poetry. My friend has been writing and posting poetry on her blog (you can see it here.  ) and my family has been sharing poems with each other everyday. I have decided to post some of the poems that I have written. I am not the best and I am still learning, so bear with me. House parlor, kitchen, flight of stairs doorknobs, toilets, dining room chairs ceiling fans and sliding glass door living room with hard wood floor our possessions liven up the place legos, paintings, flowers in a vase through the house our pup will roam a house with us is now a home

I love the way blurry pictures look. I actually don't mind when I snap a picture and it turns out blurry. I think it has to do with being imperfect and real. On social media, we see so many.... distorted pictures. People look perfectly fit and happy and life looks so clean and organized. It makes me feel almost suffocated to look at these "perfect" people. Just remember, people are dumb (myself included) and we do dumb stuff like judge ourselves and others.

For me happiness consists of the following things: Jesus Christ good music (listening and playing) the beach laughter being with family puppies/little dogs chocolate good food books movies art interesting conversations being spontaneous (occasionally) having fun

I read Animal Farm by George Orwell. I thought it was interesting. It is not really long, but it has a really interesting message about government and society. It is interesting how we can eventually turn into our enemies if we are not watching ourselves. The animals on Manor Farm are tired of being controlled by humans. They overthrow the humans and create Animal Farm. At first, they live in peace, but many things change as power gets to the pigs heads. Here is what I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: + It is short. + It is fairly entertaining. + I feel like you learn something when you read it. At least, I did. - A bit odd. Not that that is bad, but I was a bit hard to... grasp at times. - I got confused with the names sometimes. Overall rating: *** (3/5 stars)

I have recently gained a respect for cat-owners. I don't have a cat, and honestly, I don't know if I will ever own a cat. I think that kittens are cute, (I am no monster) but I would prefer a dog over a grown cat. My family has been visiting some friends who have four cats. One of their cats is particularly frisky. When it is hungry, he will cuddle up to you, and then bite your face. He likes to sneak in the bathroom while you are in their and sit on you or jump in the shower. They also have a cat that is still considered a kitten, (it is about 6 months old) and it is SO CUTE AND FLUFFY! But it hates cuddling and won't sit with you. The kitty litter is so gross. I don't want a box of pee, poop, and sand sitting in my house. That is nasty.   Also, if a cat gets mad, it will scratch you, and you will bleed. In conclusion, dogs. I would rather own a dog. I like cats, so if I ever a cat, it will be an outside cat.

I found this book while browsing at the library. It is was a fun and easy read. A good one to take my mind off of life for a bit. Elise Dembowski has never fit in. At school, she is constantly bullied and tries hard to remain invisible. One night, while taking a midnight walk, she stumbles upon a night club. As time goes on, she realizes that she has a talent and passion for being a DJ. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book:  + I loved reading about someone who has a passion for music!  + This story is fairly original.  + They mentioned a lot of great songs.  -   I feel that there was not enough description about the town she lived and the characters themselves. I feel like I didn't know the characters as well as I should. Overall rating: *** (3/5 stars)

Most sane people enjoy Mexican food. While discussing tacos and burritos with my family, we wondered what is the definition of a taco and a burrito? Now, we have had many a taco and burrito, but what is the difference? We came to this conclusion. The Taco Small corn tortilla, either hard or soft.  Meat. Typically beef, steak, chicken, or shrimp. Lettuce Cheese Salsa Guacamole Typically, you need more than one taco for a meal. Always folded in half. The Burrito Large flour tortilla. Beans Cheese Meat. Personally, there should be more beans than meat. Lettuce Salsa Guacamole Typically, one or two burritos will suffice as a meal. Always completely folded, so none of the stuff will fall out, even though it usually does. If it is fried, that is a chimichanga. Although they are a bit different, they are both delicious foods hugged in a tasty tortilla. If I were to choose one over the other, that would be like asking your mother which child she likes mo...

 Everyone has obsessions. It doesn't matter what it is, as long as something is consuming your mind, it is an obsession. For me, my obsessions have changed as I have read, watched, and heard different things. In the past I have been obsessed with The Beatles, Sherlock (the BBC TV series), Stranger Things (the Netflix TV series), Hunger Games, and Harry Potter.  Now, I still do love all of these things, but recently, I have been obsessed with twenty øne piløts. If you don't know what twenty øne piløts is, I suggest that you go to Spotify right now and listen to every single song they have up there. Lucky for you, they have a new album coming out in October of this year, which I am extremely excited about. Their music is SO good. Not only do their songs have a good beat, but the lyrics are so poetic and beautiful. They are actually inspiring and I can't help but listen to twenty øne piløts every chance I can get. If you don't like twenty øne piløts, that is y...

I actually read To Kill A Mockingbird  by Harper Lee about a month ago, but I writing about it now. This book is very good. I recommend that everyone should read it. This book is about Jean Louise Finch (or Scout). Her father, Atticus, is an attorney who must defend a black man who has been unjustly accused of a great crime, in a highly prejudice town in Alabama. This story is seen through the eyes of Scout, who is mocked for having a father who is willing to defend a black man. This book is so powerful and thought-provoking. It teaches us about racism and how hatred can hurt you and others.  Here are some things that I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book:   + The characters feel real.   + The plot is interesting.   + I really liked reading about the playfulness of children in the late 1920s/early 1930s.    I don't think I have anything bad to say about this book. Overall rating: ***** (5/5 stars)

So far my summer has contained the following things: Smokey skies (from wildfires) A super cute puppy Sherlock!!!! Painting deer bones Sting-Pong* Monopoly "Let You Down" by NF Hanging out with my friends in the garage Fortnite Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon Reading My summer is almost over. (What!!!!) That is okay though, because I think my friends are ready for me to leave them alone for most of the day. :) As my summer comes to a close, I would just like to formally say that I probably had the best summer ever, and I have no regrets.  Thank You and Good Night.  *For those of you who don't know, Sting-Pong is a really fun Ping-Pong game. You serve the ball and volley like normal. Whoever loses the point has to turn there back to the table and the other player gets to hit the ball as hard as they can at their back.*

Who else thinks the World Cup is awesome? So exciting. So many upsets. So intense. Do I need to say anything else?

I just finished reading Tuck Everlasting By Natalie Babbitt. It is an easy read with only 139 pages. Winnie Foster's family owns the woods next to their house. One day Winnie goes to the woods and meets a peculiar family; the Tucks. She figures out a secret of theirs and helps them to keep that secret safe, even if she gets in trouble. This book is very original. I learned that even if being immortal sounds great, there are set backs to not dying. You miss loved ones, you get bored, and people get suspicious. This book is tender and good for kids and adults. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book.  + Easy to understand and not too long. + Unique. Original and interesting. - Not how I wanted it to end. :( Overall rating: **** (4/5 stars) What do you enjoy about this book? Save Save Save Save Save Save

I have done a lot of traveling these last six months. I have driven through the following states:  Utah Wyoming  Nebraska  Iowa  Illinois  Indiana  Ohio  Pennsylvania  New York  Massachusetts  Rhode Island   Connecticut  New Jersey  Maryland  West Virginia  Virginia  North Carolina  South Carolina  Georgia  Alabama  Florida  Mississippi  Louisiana  Texas  New Mexico  Arizona  That is about half of all the states! Some people never leave their state. Seeing most of my country is so cool. There are so many different landscapes; deserts, forests, beaches, and bayous. There are so many beautiful things that I noticed. Bluebonnet flowers growing everywhere in Texas. The tall trees and windy roads in Pennsylvania. The big sky and pronghorn antelope in Wyoming. The Saguaro cactus in Arizona. The mountains in Utah....

Surprise! I read another book. I just finished Lord of the Flies  by William Golding. This book is awesome and kind of crazy. I reminds me of the TV series Lost , but 5x crazier and no adults. I am serious though. People crash on an island, they think there is a beast, they hunt pigs, there is a fat guy, there is a guy named Jack, and there is a person that parachutes to the island. I am trying not to spoil everything. If I do, I am truly sorry. A plane full of  English school boys crashes on a remote island. The boys, trying to survive, call Ralph as their chief. But, Ralph and another boy, Jack, have disagreements which lead to loss and destruction.  Here is what I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: + It is not too long; only 184 pages long. + It was exciting.  + The characters were very good. I hated Jack and felt bad for Piggy. + The pace was good. - It was sad. Overall rating ***** (5/5 stars) I personally thi...

You may have noticed that I have done a few book reviews. I hope you don't mind. I really love to read. I think that reading is almost magical. Does that sound cheesy? I hope not. If it does, at least I sort of get my point across..... I like reading, okay. Anytime people ask me what I enjoy doing, I usually say reading. Sometimes people give a sad smile and slowly say "Oohhh...." and you know they don't really now how to respond to that. Not everyone, though. Some people also share the same interest of reading a good book. The worst is when people ask me what I want to do. They ask what I am going to do with my life and I say I want to be a librarian. A few people have said "Oh, that's nice....". Now, I don't want to sound judgmental, but it is a bit annoying. I mean the library is the best place. It is warm in the winter, cold in the summer, it has nice old (and young) ladies (and men), and no one bothers you. That could, however, just be me. ...

I have finished another book. I was going to put a picture of the book, but you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, so I decided against it. This time I read a classic, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck. I really enjoyed this one. This is a short story about two men, George Milton and Lennie Small. They travel and work together. Lennie is kind of simple minded, so George really has to look out for him. Lennie does some bad things (unintentionally) and George has to fix what has happened. This book is, in my opinion, sad. It is also intriguing and different. Here is what I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: + This is a short read. It has only 103 pages. + It is fairly easy to understand. + It is a good story. - There is some bad language, but this (for me) really defined who the characters where. - There are a few terms that we don't use as much today that I had to look up. Overall rating 5/5. This is a classic that everyone should read.

Pretty much everyone is afraid of something. I have had a fear of heights for all of my life. I also have a very odd fear of fish. Now, I used to always have pet fish. I actually used to love my pet fish. Then when I was about 12 years old, I was cleaning out the fish tank. I scooped out the fish and was going to place it in a cup of water, but I accidentally dropped it on the floor. I was so scared! It was flopping everywhere and it's scales were sticking to the floor and it was starting to bleed. I was so freaked out I couldn't sleep that night. Because of that I will NEVER get a fish again. And when I was snorkeling at the beach, I always got freaked out when a fish would swim by. Not super scared, but enough to stay near the shore. That is my odd fear. You might think I am crazy, but I am sure you have an odd fear as well.