Memorial Day is about history. As we learned in school, much of civilized history is measured by wars. The best that can be said of war is that it has preserved our freedom when oppressors have sought to dominate us. Valiant people fight these wars for us and Memorial Day is a time to remember ...
The volcano rabbit gets its name from where it lives, which is on volcanic peaks in Mexico. The volcano rabbit is the only known rabbit to live on or near any volcano in the world. Because of its uniqueness the volcano rabbit is in need of some sort of government protection to protect the species ...
Few works have been as influential and important in American literature as the book of poems titled “Leaves of Grass,” written by Walt Whitman. This book was the only one that Whitman ever published, and in it contains a great many poems spanning most of Whitman’s adult life. The poems string together and can be ...
The Opening A disheveled young woman is on a busy street, disoriented and talking to herself. As she weaves her way through the crowds, she looks behind and around her, apparently trying to escape from someone. Suddenly she darts from the sidewalk, is hit by a bus, and lies dead in the street. The Recap ...
Death of Grimaldi the Clown, 1837 Joseph Grimaldi is the most famous of British clowns, and is said to have been the original white-faced clown. He was born into the trade: his father, “Iron Legs” Grimaldi, was a pantomimist and ballet-master, and his mother was a theater dancer. He first appeared on-stage at the age ...
The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters is simplicity. Nothing is better than simplicity… nothing can make up for excess or for the lack of definiteness. To carry on the heave of impulse and pierce intellectual depths and give all subjects their articulations are powers neither ...
Cottage style is a shabby chic look that reminds me of old bed and breakfasts. Popular among antique and flea market aficionados, the cottage style can transform your bedroom into something of the past. This style can be found at both new furniture stores and vintage stores. Here are some tips for decorating your bedroom ...