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Final thoughts on narratives...
Many times through my life I have heard people talk about how they have no regrets with any of the choices that they have made. Hearing that alw... read more
Madness and confusion
Salman Rushdie’s short story, “The Harmony of the Spheres” was one of the most confusing pieces of literature I have ever read. ... read more
What is real?
In Salman Rushdie’s story, “The Auction of the Ruby Slippers” the world is a very changed place. The description seems post ap... read more
And the crippled shall walk again... and complain more
Sometimes the best way to get your voice heard is to make a joke. While satire is not necessarily a joke, the method in which it is used can oft... read more
"Haven't I been a perfect gentleman? ..."
Traveling from country to country and having to hide in some and be open in others would cause trouble for just about anyone. Through all of her... read more
New Times
As the book starts the character of Jasmine is describing a portion of her early life then quickly transitions to current times in Iowa. She des... read more
What does Cesar Chavez have to do with the quality of your dinner salad?
Cesar Chavez along with Delores Huerta started the National Farm Workers Association to help with the rights of farmers. Chavez helped to organi... read more
Once upon a time...
Almost every time I try a remember specific times of my childhood I come back with good memories and lots of them. The more I think about the be... read more
