George was alone in the stable when Curley's wife appeared in the doorway. Their eyes locked remembering the good old times. George knew that Curley’s wife was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He knew it was better to ignore her then open up a can of worms. Curley’s wife knew she was barking up the wrong tree but she decided he was still a dead ringer for her true love Brad Pitt. Like a deer in the headlights, George was running while standing still. Curley’s wife ran over towards him quicker than a New York minute. She said “To be honest with you, I want to turn over a new leaf and leave Curley, and I want you to come along for the ride.” “But why me?” asked George. “Because you’re the apple of my eye!” breathed Curley’s wife. George knew there was something fishy about this but he decided to go with the flow because all is fair in love and war and could not hold back his love any longer. He was also at his wit’s end working and taking care of Lennie. Before she could speak again, Lennie flew in like a bat out of hell. “George?” he said. “You should make a break for it!” Now usually Lennie’s elevator doesn’t reach the top floor because he is crazy like a fox but today he was smarter than the average bear. George knew it was time to make like a tree and leave. He and Curley’s ex wife ran like the wind down the road. Candy saw them on the run and softly muttered “Here today, gone tomorrow.” George and Curley's ex wife knew they were a match in heaven. They fled to the ‘Big City
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
A Moral Dilemma
Andrea Livolsi
123 Green Ave
Penticton, B.C
V2A 3W1
September 22, 2011
John Smith, Mayor
Smalltown, B.C
Dear Sir;
I am writing a letter to you today to discuss my opinion on Mr. Grass's involvement in the World War II Holocaust and if there should be any justice. First, I would like to thank you for inquiring my opinon on this serious matter. Mr. Grass has undeniably committed awful crimes against humanity, over seeing the death of 15,000 people is very tragic and unforgettable. Mr. Grass can never "make up" for these actions per say, but he can strive to give back to his community in his remaining years of life.
Mr. Grass served as your community's mayor for 36 years. He was continually elected time and time again, because the citizens of your community adore him as a mayor. These were citizens of all religions, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I believe you should not ruin their precious, admirable perspective they have of Mr. Grass. If the citizens were informed of Mr. Grass's involvement in World War II, this would change their opinion on everything he has done for them. The workers in his factory would quit, perhaps putting people out of work. There is also the moral concept that the families who received donation from him would feel terrible accepting charity from a man they would now believe is a monster.
Mr. Grass also has a large family whom I believe he is very close with after his wife's death six years ago. John, having a family yourself you wouldn't want your spouse, children or grandchildren to be informed of something awful that would change their opinion forever about you. Mr. Grass has already lost his wife; I don't think he should have to lose the rest of his family as well.
Mr. Grass has also donated large sums to charities and to families who are unable to make ends meet. I understand that no sum of money can make up for a person's life; however Mr. Grass is showing that he is a compassionate man who cares about others. He is not a ruthless cold blooded killer. Mr. Grass clearly has a wide heart and reaches out to those in need.
John, I understand that helping a community of 1,000 people does not make up for having involvement in killing 15,000. However, Mr. Grass has had to live with this burden his whole life, his actions of reaching out and bettering other people's lives shows he has tried to spend the rest of his life to better people's lives, not take them away. I believe all evidence should be destroyed. I believe if you informed the community, you would damage not only their outlook on Mr. Grass and his positive actions, but you would destroy Mr. Grass's family in his last few years of live with them.
Please do the right thing and do not reveal Mr. Grass's secret nor try him for it.
Sincerely,
Andrea Livolsi
123 Green Ave
Penticton, B.C
V2A 3W1
September 22, 2011
John Smith, Mayor
Smalltown, B.C
Dear Sir;
I am writing a letter to you today to discuss my opinion on Mr. Grass's involvement in the World War II Holocaust and if there should be any justice. First, I would like to thank you for inquiring my opinon on this serious matter. Mr. Grass has undeniably committed awful crimes against humanity, over seeing the death of 15,000 people is very tragic and unforgettable. Mr. Grass can never "make up" for these actions per say, but he can strive to give back to his community in his remaining years of life.
Mr. Grass served as your community's mayor for 36 years. He was continually elected time and time again, because the citizens of your community adore him as a mayor. These were citizens of all religions, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I believe you should not ruin their precious, admirable perspective they have of Mr. Grass. If the citizens were informed of Mr. Grass's involvement in World War II, this would change their opinion on everything he has done for them. The workers in his factory would quit, perhaps putting people out of work. There is also the moral concept that the families who received donation from him would feel terrible accepting charity from a man they would now believe is a monster.
Mr. Grass also has a large family whom I believe he is very close with after his wife's death six years ago. John, having a family yourself you wouldn't want your spouse, children or grandchildren to be informed of something awful that would change their opinion forever about you. Mr. Grass has already lost his wife; I don't think he should have to lose the rest of his family as well.
Mr. Grass has also donated large sums to charities and to families who are unable to make ends meet. I understand that no sum of money can make up for a person's life; however Mr. Grass is showing that he is a compassionate man who cares about others. He is not a ruthless cold blooded killer. Mr. Grass clearly has a wide heart and reaches out to those in need.
John, I understand that helping a community of 1,000 people does not make up for having involvement in killing 15,000. However, Mr. Grass has had to live with this burden his whole life, his actions of reaching out and bettering other people's lives shows he has tried to spend the rest of his life to better people's lives, not take them away. I believe all evidence should be destroyed. I believe if you informed the community, you would damage not only their outlook on Mr. Grass and his positive actions, but you would destroy Mr. Grass's family in his last few years of live with them.
Please do the right thing and do not reveal Mr. Grass's secret nor try him for it.
Sincerely,
Andrea Livolsi
Friday, September 9, 2011
Not an Early Riser
"BEEP, BEEP, BEEP" is the irritating sound that I awaken to at 6:45a.m, reminding me that it is time to get ready mentally, emotionally and physically for every teenager's worst nightmare; school. Now don't get me wrong, the learning or teachers aren't really the problem. Well sometimes! But in this case, when you stay up until after midnight, the last thing you want to do is get up early and learn for six and a half hours. I believe that school should start at a reasonable hour of the day! I much rather start school at a time like 10:00a.m, and stay until 4:30p.m. I believe this would help both the students and faculty. The students are all young teenagers, and everyone knows that teenagers need their sleep! And getting to bed at a reasonable hour like 9p.m., is just not realistic! We are programmed to stay up late, and sleep in late. If the students got to sleep in more, there would be less lates, and perhaps an academic improvement! This would result because students could sleep in later, and everyone knows how important that is for your brain health, they could also have more time to remember all their homework, and have time to eat a nutritional breakfast which we all know has been proven to help
learning. When students have a long restful sleep, they would be much more motivated to get involved with more challenging classes, and be involved in extra-curricular activities such as Mr. Van Camp’s Jeopardy! This would also benefit the faculty because they
would be able to spend more time in the mornings with their family, but still be home early enough to spend time with them throughout the evening as well. I think that the extra hours of sleep would also benefit the teachers since they are so hard working and deserve a break!
learning. When students have a long restful sleep, they would be much more motivated to get involved with more challenging classes, and be involved in extra-curricular activities such as Mr. Van Camp’s Jeopardy! This would also benefit the faculty because they
would be able to spend more time in the mornings with their family, but still be home early enough to spend time with them throughout the evening as well. I think that the extra hours of sleep would also benefit the teachers since they are so hard working and deserve a break!
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