on In Tim O’Brien’s short story, On the Rainy River, the narrator recalls his moral conflict whilst deciding whether to serve in the Vietnam war or flee to Canada. Throughout the story, the protagonist, Tim, encounters another character who plays a pivotal role in helping him determine his own destiny. Tim’s recollection of this life-altering experience… Continue Reading Drive to Destiny
on The poem “Wheels”, by Jim Daniels, focuses on the inescapable passage of time and the ever-changing stages of life, emphasizing the deep emotional connection that persists through an individual’s journey. A brief analysis of the poem shows us that the speaker is reminiscing over his brothers life through a collection of photos of him and… Continue Reading Seize the day, then let it go.
on “September 1, 1939” by W. H. Auden discusses the events surrounding World War II and the consequences that can come as a result of two characteristics the narrator believes are found in human nature. The first characteristic is the tendency individuals have, both in historical and modern times, to follow trends and jump on the… Continue Reading An Epidemic of Greed
on If we had the ability to halt time, we could savor those cherished moments a bit longer, inhale the scent of grass a little more, gaze at the stars a bit longer, or hug our loved ones a little tighter. Life relentlessly moves forward regardless of our wishes. Although we linger in these fleeting moments,… Continue Reading Holding onto the past
on The poem “One Today” by Richard Blanco explores the theme of unity and interconnectedness among diverse individuals. Blanco encapsulates the various aspects of life, going from simple city jobs to the rough and tedious work of the countryside. The use of vivid imagery throughout the poem immerses the reader into this journey of life the… Continue Reading The Essence of Unity
on “If life were predictable, it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Jim Daniel’s poignant poem, “Wheels,” delves into the profound theme of the short nature of life and the significance of seizing the present moment. Through a series of snapshots from the life of the speaker’s brother, the poem… Continue Reading Embracing the Present in the Face of Uncertainty: Lessons from “Wheels” by Jim Daniels
on The idea of walkable cities has gained a lot of support recently as city planners and legislators have come to understand its numerous advantages for citizens and communities. In these cities, pedestrians are given priority, and settings are made to serve people rather than automobiles. Cities that are walkable create a sense of community by… Continue Reading The Virtues of Walkable Cities
on Where? By: Me Where do we go from here? The paths are overgrown with weeds It’s cloudy Is the end near? What’s left of the past? What’s in the future? It’s all cloudy Is there a sun behind all these clouds? How much longer until it shows its face? I guess we’ll wait… Continue Reading Is There a Sun Behind All These Clouds?
on With my final year of high school coming to a close, I am moving on to the next stage of my life. Post-secondary will be a drastic change from high school, which will lead to many uncertainties. I have carefully thought about my hopes for the future, as those hopes will guide me towards success.… Continue Reading My Hopes for the Future
on When I am asked about the future I feel that I know exactly what I want but sometimes the future feels uncertain and scary. I have dreamed of becoming a doctor to help people so that they may not go through the same experience as I had to go through. This has been my… Continue Reading What the future holds- Life begins now