The year is 2081
And the war has finally been won
No more deaths
No more tears
No more gases
No more garbage
No more poisoned land
No more unsafe water
And no more unhappy lives
There is only to be tears of joy
Because we finally won against ourselves and the damage we've done
Thanks To You
Many are safe
We feel safe
Others are no longer in danger
There is less fear
We know no fear
Others fear no more
Many still live
We live longer
Many a lives are better
The horrors have moved on
We know not what horrors are
The horrors are over
There are borders
Our borders are in no trouble
Their borders are of less trouble
There is honor
We know what honor is
They’re learn honor
The name hero lives on
We our heroes stand taller
They now know what heroes are
Thank you for putting your life on the line
Thank you for protecting us
For helping them
Thank you for showing them the way
Thank you for saving lives
Thank you for standing up
For the little guy
Thank you for standing for liberty
Thank you for serving in the name of freedom
I made this in honor of my dad's friend Mike, who is currently serving in the military. Thank you to all who have and are serving.
We feel safe
Others are no longer in danger
There is less fear
We know no fear
Others fear no more
Many still live
We live longer
Many a lives are better
The horrors have moved on
We know not what horrors are
The horrors are over
There are borders
Our borders are in no trouble
Their borders are of less trouble
There is honor
We know what honor is
They’re learn honor
The name hero lives on
We our heroes stand taller
They now know what heroes are
Thank you for putting your life on the line
Thank you for protecting us
For helping them
Thank you for showing them the way
Thank you for saving lives
Thank you for standing up
For the little guy
Thank you for standing for liberty
Thank you for serving in the name of freedom
I made this in honor of my dad's friend Mike, who is currently serving in the military. Thank you to all who have and are serving.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is located between the Twin Cities, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is the international border between the United States and Canada. It is made up three different water falls; Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are located on the American side. Most of the Horseshoe Falls is on the Canadian side. Its natural beauty has made it a popular honeymoon destination. Over 25 million people visit each year. This makes Niagara Falls a popular tourist attraction for people from the United States and Canada.
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There are over six miles of walking trails in and around the zoo. There are several regions in the zoo, like the Indo-Malaya or the Americas. Animals are displayed indoors and out. It does not cost much to get into the zoo. The cost is between $13 to $21 depending on your age. The zoo has over 5,000 animals and they represent over 500 species. There are about 1.3 million visitors each year. This is the place for animals lovers. You could see some animals you might not see at other zoos.
A Concert To Remember!
On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 an amazing and beautiful concert was happening in the Pewaukee High School Auditorium. The performers included the Asa Clark Concert Choir, Asa Clark Swing Choir, Horizon Choir, and the Pewaukee High School Varsity Choir.
The Horizon Choir took the stage to start this incredible concert. They performed songs that were well known by many in the crowd. Those songs include Jingle Bells Rocks, Feliz Navidad, and Cooroo. Even though these were very young musicians, they really showed that they are good at what they like to do, by staying with the tempo and watching Mrs. Stingle.
The Asa Clark Swing Choir was next. This group had the audience tapping their feet and dancing in their seats right from the beginning. They really showed that not only are they good at singing long, standing still songs, like Christmas Time is Here, but that they like to add choreography to their songs. While watching this group you could definitely tell that they were well practiced. They hit the high notes in their songs really well. Their other songs included It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and Hot Chocolate.
Next up was the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This group sang songs that were unique in their own way. The group knew to listen to the piano when they were trying to their notes. They knew exactly when to came in, but watched Mrs. Stingle for their cut-offs. The choir could improve upon rounding their vowels. Their songs were Colors of Winter, and Tis the Season. Their greatest accomplishment was showing their ability to work really hard to make the songs sound so great.
The next song was the combined Concert and Swing Choir piece. The song was And This Shall Be For Music. This song has become a school tradition to sing for the 8th graders that are leaving at the end of the school year. When this two choirs came together, they took the audience breathe away. Their harmonies were amazing! They were excellent at listening to each other to create a great sound.
Finally the High School Varsity Choir performed. This group was an invited guest, and they were phenomenal. During Ding a Ding a Ding they were able to make their voices sound like bells. By adding percussionists In Sleigh Ride, you really felt like you were on a sled.
My favorite song in this concert was, Grown Up Christmas List, sung by the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This song represents what many people really want for Christmas; peace, love, and happiness.
Overall, I thought these groups perform songs that showed they are ready to sing higher level songs. You can tell they love to sing. The concert touched the hearts of all who came, and provided entertainment for people of all ages. This was a concert to remember.
The Horizon Choir took the stage to start this incredible concert. They performed songs that were well known by many in the crowd. Those songs include Jingle Bells Rocks, Feliz Navidad, and Cooroo. Even though these were very young musicians, they really showed that they are good at what they like to do, by staying with the tempo and watching Mrs. Stingle.
The Asa Clark Swing Choir was next. This group had the audience tapping their feet and dancing in their seats right from the beginning. They really showed that not only are they good at singing long, standing still songs, like Christmas Time is Here, but that they like to add choreography to their songs. While watching this group you could definitely tell that they were well practiced. They hit the high notes in their songs really well. Their other songs included It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and Hot Chocolate.
Next up was the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This group sang songs that were unique in their own way. The group knew to listen to the piano when they were trying to their notes. They knew exactly when to came in, but watched Mrs. Stingle for their cut-offs. The choir could improve upon rounding their vowels. Their songs were Colors of Winter, and Tis the Season. Their greatest accomplishment was showing their ability to work really hard to make the songs sound so great.
The next song was the combined Concert and Swing Choir piece. The song was And This Shall Be For Music. This song has become a school tradition to sing for the 8th graders that are leaving at the end of the school year. When this two choirs came together, they took the audience breathe away. Their harmonies were amazing! They were excellent at listening to each other to create a great sound.
Finally the High School Varsity Choir performed. This group was an invited guest, and they were phenomenal. During Ding a Ding a Ding they were able to make their voices sound like bells. By adding percussionists In Sleigh Ride, you really felt like you were on a sled.
My favorite song in this concert was, Grown Up Christmas List, sung by the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This song represents what many people really want for Christmas; peace, love, and happiness.
Overall, I thought these groups perform songs that showed they are ready to sing higher level songs. You can tell they love to sing. The concert touched the hearts of all who came, and provided entertainment for people of all ages. This was a concert to remember.
Every type of music has Power
Music has a long history of creating a feeling when you hear it. Patriotic music is no different. Some of the most famous patriotic songs were written in the 1800's and early 1900's. Songs like America the Beautiful, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, and This Land is Your Land are still sung at schools throughout the United States of America.
Songwriters will sometimes change or update favorite music into a new song, giving it new life. The words to the The Star Spangled Banner where written to the melody of a popular song called To Anacreon in Heaven. America the Beautiful came from a poem that was written about the beauty of traveling through this country. The song our choir performed Song for the Unsung Hero was written after September 11. It includes parts of an older, patriotic song called My Country ‘Tis of Thee. While each of the songs are patriotic, they differ as to when they were written, and what the song was written about.
I liked the song that our choir performed. I can remember some of what happened on September 11, so I can relate to it more than the older patriotic songs. I also feel that the song connects me to people all over the United States, who also were alive on September 11. I also love hearing and singing The Star Spangled Banner. I think the song shows what America is all about. Hearing patriotic songs make me appreciate living in the United States. That is the power of patriotic songs.
Songwriters will sometimes change or update favorite music into a new song, giving it new life. The words to the The Star Spangled Banner where written to the melody of a popular song called To Anacreon in Heaven. America the Beautiful came from a poem that was written about the beauty of traveling through this country. The song our choir performed Song for the Unsung Hero was written after September 11. It includes parts of an older, patriotic song called My Country ‘Tis of Thee. While each of the songs are patriotic, they differ as to when they were written, and what the song was written about.
I liked the song that our choir performed. I can remember some of what happened on September 11, so I can relate to it more than the older patriotic songs. I also feel that the song connects me to people all over the United States, who also were alive on September 11. I also love hearing and singing The Star Spangled Banner. I think the song shows what America is all about. Hearing patriotic songs make me appreciate living in the United States. That is the power of patriotic songs.
The King of Regions
Location
There are three major cities in the east region. New York City, New York has 8,363,710 people. It is located at 40° 47ʼ N Latitude and 73° 58ʼ W Longitude. The second is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 1,540,351 people. Finally Baltimore, Maryland has 636,919 people. Land forms include the Adirondack Mountains in New York, White Mountains in New Hampshire, and Green Mountains in Vermont. These mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountains. Resources in this region are stone, coal, and maple syrup. The relative location of the region to the compass is northeast.
Place
The weather depends on where you are in the region. The coastal areas average 50 inches of rainfall, while the western parts of Pennsylvania and New York get about 32 inches. Snowfall totals range from over 100 inches per year in upstate New York, to only a foot in the coastal areas of southern New Jersey. The climate is hot summers and cold winters. Major land forms in this region are Niagara Falls in New York, Central Valley in Connecticut, and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Historically the majority of people in this region were Catholic. Today due to people from all over the world immigrating to this region, there are many cultures, and religions practiced.
Human Environmental Interactions
The geography of the east region forced those who settled there to create lives using local resources. Cities near the ocean harbor were best for fisherman. A city with river access allowed transportation of supplies to other regions. Rivers were used to create power supplies for mills. Lumber and grain were traded. Sections of the eastern region allowed farmers to grow crops. The geography and climate determined which crops to grow. The region experiences four seasons. This provides business opportunities from ski resorts to beach activities.
Movement
There are many ways to travel in the east region. You could choose to use waterways like the Hudson River or the Erie Canal or water ferries that are in Boston, New York City, and Baltimore. If you need to use a highway, there is the New Jersey Turnpike or the Interstate system. Recently the Boston Big Dig highway project was completed. It cost billions of dollars to improve this highway. The east region relies heavily on trains to move people throughout the region. The Amtrak system includes the Acela Express, a high speed train that connects Boston to Washington D.C. The major cities of the east region became very popular, because many people who immigrated to the United States have settled in this area. Many cities were built near riverways and coastal regions making transportation, and trade easier. Since the primary cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia have access to the Atlantic Ocean, they became major shipping ports. Every December 16, Boston has a reenactment of the Boston Tea Party. This tradition has gone on for 236 years. Our capital city, Washington D.C. has a large celebration on Independence Day, July 4 every year.
Regions
Major tourist attractions are the Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Statue of Liberty. The Liberty Bell was rung on July 8, 1776, for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The words "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof" are inscribed in the bell. The bell cracked on July 8, 1835, while tolling the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. The Arlington National Cemetery holds many famous people, such as presidents William Howard Taft, and John F. Kennedy. In 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was buried in the cemetery. The monument at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was opened to the public in 1932. During World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, other unknown soldiers were buried there as well. Recent DNA testing allowed the soldier from the Vietnam War to be identified as First Lt. Michael Blassie, an Air Force pilot from St. Louis, Missouri. This technology may prevent another “unknown” soldier from being buried without a name. The inscription carved on the Tomb of the Unknowns reads, “Here lies in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.
There are three major cities in the east region. New York City, New York has 8,363,710 people. It is located at 40° 47ʼ N Latitude and 73° 58ʼ W Longitude. The second is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 1,540,351 people. Finally Baltimore, Maryland has 636,919 people. Land forms include the Adirondack Mountains in New York, White Mountains in New Hampshire, and Green Mountains in Vermont. These mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountains. Resources in this region are stone, coal, and maple syrup. The relative location of the region to the compass is northeast.
Place
The weather depends on where you are in the region. The coastal areas average 50 inches of rainfall, while the western parts of Pennsylvania and New York get about 32 inches. Snowfall totals range from over 100 inches per year in upstate New York, to only a foot in the coastal areas of southern New Jersey. The climate is hot summers and cold winters. Major land forms in this region are Niagara Falls in New York, Central Valley in Connecticut, and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Historically the majority of people in this region were Catholic. Today due to people from all over the world immigrating to this region, there are many cultures, and religions practiced.
Human Environmental Interactions
The geography of the east region forced those who settled there to create lives using local resources. Cities near the ocean harbor were best for fisherman. A city with river access allowed transportation of supplies to other regions. Rivers were used to create power supplies for mills. Lumber and grain were traded. Sections of the eastern region allowed farmers to grow crops. The geography and climate determined which crops to grow. The region experiences four seasons. This provides business opportunities from ski resorts to beach activities.
Movement
There are many ways to travel in the east region. You could choose to use waterways like the Hudson River or the Erie Canal or water ferries that are in Boston, New York City, and Baltimore. If you need to use a highway, there is the New Jersey Turnpike or the Interstate system. Recently the Boston Big Dig highway project was completed. It cost billions of dollars to improve this highway. The east region relies heavily on trains to move people throughout the region. The Amtrak system includes the Acela Express, a high speed train that connects Boston to Washington D.C. The major cities of the east region became very popular, because many people who immigrated to the United States have settled in this area. Many cities were built near riverways and coastal regions making transportation, and trade easier. Since the primary cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia have access to the Atlantic Ocean, they became major shipping ports. Every December 16, Boston has a reenactment of the Boston Tea Party. This tradition has gone on for 236 years. Our capital city, Washington D.C. has a large celebration on Independence Day, July 4 every year.
Regions
Major tourist attractions are the Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Statue of Liberty. The Liberty Bell was rung on July 8, 1776, for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The words "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof" are inscribed in the bell. The bell cracked on July 8, 1835, while tolling the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. The Arlington National Cemetery holds many famous people, such as presidents William Howard Taft, and John F. Kennedy. In 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was buried in the cemetery. The monument at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was opened to the public in 1932. During World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, other unknown soldiers were buried there as well. Recent DNA testing allowed the soldier from the Vietnam War to be identified as First Lt. Michael Blassie, an Air Force pilot from St. Louis, Missouri. This technology may prevent another “unknown” soldier from being buried without a name. The inscription carved on the Tomb of the Unknowns reads, “Here lies in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.
Be careful with Wishes
If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Each day people play the lottery, wishing to win the million dollar jackpot. They think money will bring them happiness. Once they are wealthy, they find that the money is really not the path to happiness. The Third Wish is about finding happiness, but in a different way than expected.
While reading The Third Wish I wondered what to wish for? Thoughts of new clothes, shoes, and jewelry danced in my head. Would those luxuries lead to total happiness? That was an overwhelming thought. In the end these possessions would not make me happy. What I’ve learned about myself is that I’m happiest when I’m helping others. When you help other it makes you feel better about yourself. Every time I helped someone I felt so good I decided to do more to help . I would rather be a giver than a receiver.
There is saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” Dreams of wealth or items are not really going to make you happy. It’s what you do with the wish that brings happiness, so maybe wishing is not something you do for yourself, but for others.
While reading The Third Wish I wondered what to wish for? Thoughts of new clothes, shoes, and jewelry danced in my head. Would those luxuries lead to total happiness? That was an overwhelming thought. In the end these possessions would not make me happy. What I’ve learned about myself is that I’m happiest when I’m helping others. When you help other it makes you feel better about yourself. Every time I helped someone I felt so good I decided to do more to help . I would rather be a giver than a receiver.
There is saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” Dreams of wealth or items are not really going to make you happy. It’s what you do with the wish that brings happiness, so maybe wishing is not something you do for yourself, but for others.
Medicine for the Better
Long ago medicine wasn’t as good as it is now. They used herbs, plants and magic to try to cure people. Until the 1900’s, people could call themselves a doctor with any training. Without that knowledge, they often hurt or killed their patients. Today people must go to school and be licensed to work in healthcare.
I learned many things reading this book. In the early 1300’s, there was a disease called, “bubonic plague or black death.” It killed one out of every three Europeans. In London alone it killed 17,000 people.
From the 1300’s to the 1600’s, the Europeans first came to the Americas. They also brought deadly diseases too. Smallpox and measles killed off much of the Native American population, as they had never been exposed to these diseases.
Farm animals have given us infectious diseases too. Cholera and tuberculosis were passed from the animals to humans. Pigs and geese can give us the flu. Sheep can give us anthrax. Bulls can also give us tuberculosis and smallpox.
In 1988, 350,000 children were struck with Polio. Polio is a viral disease that causes paralysis and muscle wasting. Vaccinations against polio have caused the disease to be nearly eliminated. I know I have been vaccinated against Polio and many other things too.
In the early days of medicine, we didn’t have good medicines or ways to treat disease. We now know the importance of research to help us know what works and what doesn’t work. Vaccinations have been shown to help eliminate diseases. If we keep learning more about diseases and learn how to treat them, we can save many lives. Perhaps in the future we can eliminate rabies, all the types of cancer, and heart disease.
I learned many things reading this book. In the early 1300’s, there was a disease called, “bubonic plague or black death.” It killed one out of every three Europeans. In London alone it killed 17,000 people.
From the 1300’s to the 1600’s, the Europeans first came to the Americas. They also brought deadly diseases too. Smallpox and measles killed off much of the Native American population, as they had never been exposed to these diseases.
Farm animals have given us infectious diseases too. Cholera and tuberculosis were passed from the animals to humans. Pigs and geese can give us the flu. Sheep can give us anthrax. Bulls can also give us tuberculosis and smallpox.
In 1988, 350,000 children were struck with Polio. Polio is a viral disease that causes paralysis and muscle wasting. Vaccinations against polio have caused the disease to be nearly eliminated. I know I have been vaccinated against Polio and many other things too.
In the early days of medicine, we didn’t have good medicines or ways to treat disease. We now know the importance of research to help us know what works and what doesn’t work. Vaccinations have been shown to help eliminate diseases. If we keep learning more about diseases and learn how to treat them, we can save many lives. Perhaps in the future we can eliminate rabies, all the types of cancer, and heart disease.
A She-Pirate's Story
My pirate is Anne Bonny. She was a tough, blood thirsty pirate. She was born to a wealthy family, but was not satisfied. She wanted a free life of adventure.
Anne was born Anne Cormac in County Cork, Ireland, the daughter of a servant woman, Mary Brennan. Her father, William Cormac, was a wealthy man who moved his family to Charleston, South Carolina in the early 1700’s. Anne’s mother passed away when Anne was young and she had to take the responsibility of taking care of her father’s house. She didn’t like that. Anne had killed a serving maid in her father’s house for crossing her. When she was 14, Anne also beat up a young man for trying to harm her, injuring him badly enough that he had to stay in bed for several weeks. Anne was a headstrong girl who had long made her father despair over her tomboy antics. She was drawn to the unsavory of man that could be found at the wharves and ports of Charleston. That was where Anne met James Bonny. Before Anne was out of her teens she had married James Bonny, a renegade seaman and sometimes pirate. Apparently, James planned to steal William Cormac's land through the marriage, and Anne's father disowned her. Soon Anne met a man named “Calico Jack" Rackham. It is said that Jack was a handsome and debonair man that the women made much over. He offered Anne a chance to get away from her husband, with the chance to become a pirate. Anne said “yes”. Anne joined his crew by disguised herself as a man. It is said that Anne was so vicious and fought so well with both pistol and cutlass that no one questioned her, anyway, and the one man who that did challenge her lost his life to the tip of her cutlass.
James had a court order to forbid Jack and Anne to see each other, Anne ran away with Calico Jack. She not only raided with Calico Jack, but also Jack's lieutenant, with whom she developed a mutual attraction. “He” turned out to be none other than Mary Read. The two women revealed their gender to each other but kept it secret. Eventually, both were known as bloodthirsty, daring female pirates, swinging their blades and boarding ships, fighting with even more courage than the men—as they proved in their final battle.
Anne became pregnant and Jack took her to Cuba, leaving her to have the baby which did not survive. Jack came back months later to collect her and was saddened by the news. Anne was given a King’s pardon when Jack took her to New Providence to recover. James Bonny tried to have Anne and Jack hung but the Governor of New Providence, remembering a favor Anne had done for him instead punished her and returned her to James Bonny. Jack was let go. Anne did not like being treated like a piece of property and the next evening Anne and Jack escaped to their ship to resume piracy.
Anne became pregnant again. In 1720, a former pirate turned pirate-hunter, Captain Barnet, attacked Calico Jack's ship. Rackham and almost all the pirates were drunk, and the cannon fire was so thick the men hid below decks. Anne Bonny and Mary Read stood their ground, fighting furiously. Outraged by the men's cowardice, Anne is said to have shouted, "If there's a man among ye, ye'll come out and fight like the men ye are [thought?] to be." When this got no response, Anne and Mary shot the male pirates, killing one and wounding several—including Jack Rackham. But despite Anne and Mary's ferocity, the pirates were captured.
Before the trial, Jack Rackham asked to see Anne once more and she reportedly said to him, “ I am sorry to see you here Jack, but if you had fought like a man, you need not be hanged like a dog”. All were hanged—except for Anne and Mary, who "plead their bellies," claiming to be pregnant and it was illegal to execute a pregnant woman until they gave birth. Mary died in prison. Anne was released from prison through a deal her father made and took her back to Charles town, South Carolina. She gave birth to Jack Rackham’s second child and in December 1721 was married to Joseph Burleigh, a local man and they had eight more children. She died a respectable woman on April 25, 1782 at the age of 84.
Anne Bonny was a real life woman pirate that was so feared that even her own husband was afraid of her. In the end she fought harder and better than the men she sailed with but she got her wish to live a life of adventures.
Anne was born Anne Cormac in County Cork, Ireland, the daughter of a servant woman, Mary Brennan. Her father, William Cormac, was a wealthy man who moved his family to Charleston, South Carolina in the early 1700’s. Anne’s mother passed away when Anne was young and she had to take the responsibility of taking care of her father’s house. She didn’t like that. Anne had killed a serving maid in her father’s house for crossing her. When she was 14, Anne also beat up a young man for trying to harm her, injuring him badly enough that he had to stay in bed for several weeks. Anne was a headstrong girl who had long made her father despair over her tomboy antics. She was drawn to the unsavory of man that could be found at the wharves and ports of Charleston. That was where Anne met James Bonny. Before Anne was out of her teens she had married James Bonny, a renegade seaman and sometimes pirate. Apparently, James planned to steal William Cormac's land through the marriage, and Anne's father disowned her. Soon Anne met a man named “Calico Jack" Rackham. It is said that Jack was a handsome and debonair man that the women made much over. He offered Anne a chance to get away from her husband, with the chance to become a pirate. Anne said “yes”. Anne joined his crew by disguised herself as a man. It is said that Anne was so vicious and fought so well with both pistol and cutlass that no one questioned her, anyway, and the one man who that did challenge her lost his life to the tip of her cutlass.
James had a court order to forbid Jack and Anne to see each other, Anne ran away with Calico Jack. She not only raided with Calico Jack, but also Jack's lieutenant, with whom she developed a mutual attraction. “He” turned out to be none other than Mary Read. The two women revealed their gender to each other but kept it secret. Eventually, both were known as bloodthirsty, daring female pirates, swinging their blades and boarding ships, fighting with even more courage than the men—as they proved in their final battle.
Anne became pregnant and Jack took her to Cuba, leaving her to have the baby which did not survive. Jack came back months later to collect her and was saddened by the news. Anne was given a King’s pardon when Jack took her to New Providence to recover. James Bonny tried to have Anne and Jack hung but the Governor of New Providence, remembering a favor Anne had done for him instead punished her and returned her to James Bonny. Jack was let go. Anne did not like being treated like a piece of property and the next evening Anne and Jack escaped to their ship to resume piracy.
Anne became pregnant again. In 1720, a former pirate turned pirate-hunter, Captain Barnet, attacked Calico Jack's ship. Rackham and almost all the pirates were drunk, and the cannon fire was so thick the men hid below decks. Anne Bonny and Mary Read stood their ground, fighting furiously. Outraged by the men's cowardice, Anne is said to have shouted, "If there's a man among ye, ye'll come out and fight like the men ye are [thought?] to be." When this got no response, Anne and Mary shot the male pirates, killing one and wounding several—including Jack Rackham. But despite Anne and Mary's ferocity, the pirates were captured.
Before the trial, Jack Rackham asked to see Anne once more and she reportedly said to him, “ I am sorry to see you here Jack, but if you had fought like a man, you need not be hanged like a dog”. All were hanged—except for Anne and Mary, who "plead their bellies," claiming to be pregnant and it was illegal to execute a pregnant woman until they gave birth. Mary died in prison. Anne was released from prison through a deal her father made and took her back to Charles town, South Carolina. She gave birth to Jack Rackham’s second child and in December 1721 was married to Joseph Burleigh, a local man and they had eight more children. She died a respectable woman on April 25, 1782 at the age of 84.
Anne Bonny was a real life woman pirate that was so feared that even her own husband was afraid of her. In the end she fought harder and better than the men she sailed with but she got her wish to live a life of adventures.
Random Writing
The Clearing
It can be a problem when a person you don’t like is your neighbor. You live so close that you see each other everyday, however it is important to be friendly to your neighbor. Neighbors help each other by shoveling snow, watching their home when they’re gone or just helping each other out. “The Clearing” demonstrates the importance of neighbors working together.
A Secret for Two
Animals can be your pet, part of a farm, or companions you work with. You can become so close to an animal that you consider them a friend. As a friend, they keep your secretes and love you all the time, because of this you may find yourself treating them like a human rather than an animal. You should always treasure your friends, no matter whom or what they are.
The Circuit
Imagine your family has to move frugally and never stays in one spot for an extended period of time. You may love some spots, but you can’t stay for long. You can’t make friends because you have to work all the time. Right now you may be thinking “This is not how people live.”, but there are many who live this way. Each person has to experience the circle of life for survival.
The Glorious White Washer
Imagine yourself as a child free of any work, but then observing someone else doing an activity you can’t. Wouldn’t you be interested in it? It is all about using your brain to make people think that work you’re doing is fun.
It can be a problem when a person you don’t like is your neighbor. You live so close that you see each other everyday, however it is important to be friendly to your neighbor. Neighbors help each other by shoveling snow, watching their home when they’re gone or just helping each other out. “The Clearing” demonstrates the importance of neighbors working together.
A Secret for Two
Animals can be your pet, part of a farm, or companions you work with. You can become so close to an animal that you consider them a friend. As a friend, they keep your secretes and love you all the time, because of this you may find yourself treating them like a human rather than an animal. You should always treasure your friends, no matter whom or what they are.
The Circuit
Imagine your family has to move frugally and never stays in one spot for an extended period of time. You may love some spots, but you can’t stay for long. You can’t make friends because you have to work all the time. Right now you may be thinking “This is not how people live.”, but there are many who live this way. Each person has to experience the circle of life for survival.
The Glorious White Washer
Imagine yourself as a child free of any work, but then observing someone else doing an activity you can’t. Wouldn’t you be interested in it? It is all about using your brain to make people think that work you’re doing is fun.
A World Without the Sun?
The sun is important, not just because it warms the Earth. Its photosynthesis makes the grass green, and flowers bloom. The sun is also important to people. Many people enjoy the summer, with the sun’s warmth beating down on them. Even in winter, a sunny day can make you feel warmer than it really is. People can suffer from depression when they don’t get enough sunlight. Whatever the season, sunlight brings joy, and happiness to many people.
All Summer in a Day is a perfect example of the joy sunlight brings. Personally I can not imagine living in a world without sunlight. Margot had lived on Earth, but she and her family moved to Venus where it rains constantly. I don’t understand why her parents made the decision to live in such a wet and cold place. I’m surprised they didn’t change their minds, and go back to Earth, after living in the rain for a long time.
As I read All Summer in a Day, I also felt that something was taken away from Margot when she moved away from the Earth. She is described as frail, and washed out like an old photograph dusted from an ablum, whitened away. If she would ever speak all you would hear is a voice of a ghost. Is it because she has no sunlight? Her parents and the kids at school realize she is weak, the kids take advantage of her weakness, by pushing her around. Would Margot be frail and weak if she still lived on Earth with its warmth and sunlight? I believe Margot would have had a very different life. Mainly because the object that was taken from her was the sun. On Venus she had to use the UV light, and that is not real sunlight.
I have a hard time imagining life without the sun. Not only do I appreciate playing sports outside, but also growing strawberries and tomatoes. Neither would be possible to grow without the sun. Each night I go to sleep waiting for the sun to rise again. The sun’s warmth brings me joy and happiness, and fun with the people I love.
All Summer in a Day is a perfect example of the joy sunlight brings. Personally I can not imagine living in a world without sunlight. Margot had lived on Earth, but she and her family moved to Venus where it rains constantly. I don’t understand why her parents made the decision to live in such a wet and cold place. I’m surprised they didn’t change their minds, and go back to Earth, after living in the rain for a long time.
As I read All Summer in a Day, I also felt that something was taken away from Margot when she moved away from the Earth. She is described as frail, and washed out like an old photograph dusted from an ablum, whitened away. If she would ever speak all you would hear is a voice of a ghost. Is it because she has no sunlight? Her parents and the kids at school realize she is weak, the kids take advantage of her weakness, by pushing her around. Would Margot be frail and weak if she still lived on Earth with its warmth and sunlight? I believe Margot would have had a very different life. Mainly because the object that was taken from her was the sun. On Venus she had to use the UV light, and that is not real sunlight.
I have a hard time imagining life without the sun. Not only do I appreciate playing sports outside, but also growing strawberries and tomatoes. Neither would be possible to grow without the sun. Each night I go to sleep waiting for the sun to rise again. The sun’s warmth brings me joy and happiness, and fun with the people I love.
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