"Later, the dog whined loudly. And Still later it crept close to the man and caught the scent of death. This made the animal bristle and back away. A little longer it delayed, howling under the stars that leaped and danced and shone brightly in the cold sky. Then it turned and trotted up the trail in the direction of the camp it knew, where were the other food-providers and fire-providers."
The end of this book, I find somewhat humorous. I think it's amusing because the old man wanders and wanders, until he finally dies. The dog knew where he was, but it's not like he could say anything about it. The man never fed the dog while on their journey, or tried to warm him up. The dog suffered just as he did. After the man died, the dog was like, "Okay, I'll go find someone else right up the way." It wasn't that hard for the dog to find a place, but the man croaked, so what was the dog to do?
Monday, December 20, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
America's Next Top Model Winner Has a Message for Taunted Teens
Original article:
"After being taunted while growing up for being unusually tall and ultra skinny, Ann Ward was crowned of America's Next Top Model this week.
The 6-ft, 2-in.-tall 19 year old from Dallas spoke with PEOPLE about dealing with the backlash over her shockingly small waist, how she wants to inspire other girls to feel comfortable in their own skin, and what's next for the formerly painfully shy Texas girl."
My Response:
I don't watch Tv much, but when I do, it's certainly not America's Next Top Model. I think that show sends a bad message to girls who think they are big, short, too tall, too skinny, ugly, or pretty. Even Ann said she was self conscious of her height and size before she entered to be a contestant. Even though she was bullied and hurt by people who made fun of her, she made it known that everyone is beautiful and should be happy with themselves. I personally don't think that by entering into America's Next Top Model, I'll feel less self conscious about my body and height. Why? Because I'd HAVE to be tall and skinny to do so in the first place! The message to the girls who watch that show or even consider entering it, are fed lies by hypocrites. Ann won because she was tall and skinny, not average in both weight and height. If I entered right now, I'd have to make known my height and weight, which would certainly not get me in. Am I comfortable in my own skin? Yes, I am, because I have a mom who helps me through times where I think I'm not beautiful in the slightest. I talk to my sister about it, as well as my boyfriend, his sister too, who I'm good friends with, and other girls I know from church. I think that people aren't defined by their bodies, faces, or any other physical features. I think the real beauty of a person is their heart, and personality, and not how tiny their waist is.
"After being taunted while growing up for being unusually tall and ultra skinny, Ann Ward was crowned of America's Next Top Model this week.
The 6-ft, 2-in.-tall 19 year old from Dallas spoke with PEOPLE about dealing with the backlash over her shockingly small waist, how she wants to inspire other girls to feel comfortable in their own skin, and what's next for the formerly painfully shy Texas girl."
My Response:
I don't watch Tv much, but when I do, it's certainly not America's Next Top Model. I think that show sends a bad message to girls who think they are big, short, too tall, too skinny, ugly, or pretty. Even Ann said she was self conscious of her height and size before she entered to be a contestant. Even though she was bullied and hurt by people who made fun of her, she made it known that everyone is beautiful and should be happy with themselves. I personally don't think that by entering into America's Next Top Model, I'll feel less self conscious about my body and height. Why? Because I'd HAVE to be tall and skinny to do so in the first place! The message to the girls who watch that show or even consider entering it, are fed lies by hypocrites. Ann won because she was tall and skinny, not average in both weight and height. If I entered right now, I'd have to make known my height and weight, which would certainly not get me in. Am I comfortable in my own skin? Yes, I am, because I have a mom who helps me through times where I think I'm not beautiful in the slightest. I talk to my sister about it, as well as my boyfriend, his sister too, who I'm good friends with, and other girls I know from church. I think that people aren't defined by their bodies, faces, or any other physical features. I think the real beauty of a person is their heart, and personality, and not how tiny their waist is.
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