Halloween Celebration
Ancient philosophers perceived life as a play and every moment as its particular scene. According to Schechner’s perception, a “continuum” of human actions makes a performance (Schechner 2). Thus, Halloween celebration as a part of American tradition is a performance that represents the peculiarities of American life, culture, and spirit. Evaluating a typical Halloween event, […]
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First Experience with Death
I experienced death in Iraqi Kurdistan and Richmond, Indiana. There are differences and similarities between the ways of treatment of death by two cultures. At the same time, the two distinct communities have opposing ideas about the fate of the dead after life. My first death experience was in the Indiana State of America, Richmond. […]
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Visiting BYU Museum
On March 25, 2015, I visited the exhibition “In Word & Deed”, which took place at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, found in 1993. It is a part of the Brigham Young University College of Fine Arts and Communications. Its major role is to contribute to the academic mission of BYU, hence it […]
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Buddhism “Nichiren Shoshu”
The place, where I observe the ritual, is called Nichiren Shoshu Myosenji Temple. It is located in Washington. The religion that is preached there is Buddhism. There I found much interesting information about some general traditions and rituals connected with this religion. Moreover, while observing particularly one ritual, I analyzed such issues as the sacred […]
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Sexual Story
My sexual development began very early in life, even before starting my education. The journey to sexual awareness took place at my home and partially at school. Due to the fact that I had an extended family living within my family homestead, children of both genders lived together. We shared several facilities including bathroom, toilets, […]
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Japanese Food in Japan
28 of June on Sunday at five p.m., I had a magnificent opportunity to enjoy Japanese food in Japanese restaurant Ishikawa. I have chosen this restaurant because it is a three-star sushi restaurant. Moreover, this restaurant has private rooms, and it is a good possibility to enjoy the atmosphere of calmness and intimacy. One should […]
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Diary of a Russian
Nowadays many people say that they are the “citizens of the world,” and they feel at home in any country on earth. I do not think that such statements are hundred percent true. Another culture is always a new experience, and even if it does not cause any problems, it offers plenty of knowledge and […]
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A Letter to My Adoptive Family
My name is Robert. My adoptive family ought to know my poor family background. I could not easily access basic needs like good food, clothing, and access to medication, secure shelter and education. Financial constraints in the family let to constant quarrelling between my parents leading to a divorce. None of my biological parents was […]
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Opinion on Three Strikes Law
The Three Strikes Law was a selfish idea provided that most of the time a victim may have committed a minor offense. According to it, one is given only a second chance. However, people should be granted room to change through the correction centers. Sentencing them based on this law denies them a chance to […]
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The City of Tomorrow
Thomas Henderson had always been obsessed with technology. Recently he surprised everyone through his claims of being in the future. After hearing about this, I decided to visit him at his house to get detailed description of his experience. I found him in the house clearly inspecting what he called ‘time machine’. This was his […]
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Parisian Expectations
I truly believe that behind each challenge in life there is an opportunity for each person to step up, develop your character, and learn something new about yourself and things around you. It offers you a chance to change your perception of the issue you thought you’ve known everything about. A trip somewhere is always […]
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Even the Strongest Friendships Come to End
Breaking ties with your best friend is never a pleasant experience. It devastates and corrodes you inside leaving a gaping wound that will never heal to its full. The scar will open eventually reminding you of the hurtful split. I was overwhelmed with excitement when the first day of high school started. My heart was […]
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Love or Revenge?
Once upon a time there was a King. He wanted to have a war with his neighbors in order to extend his kingdom. The King was mature, wise and intelligent. He was excellent in military strategies and kingdom’s governing, so the enemies were afraid of him. He decided to gather an army of the strongest […]
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The Path in the Darkness
Each snowflake is different. That’s what they teach everyone at school – you can never find two snowflakes that would be identical. And yet, once its miraculous but desperate waltz in the air is over, once this little filigree piece of ice touches the ground, it can never be distinguished from thousands – even millions […]
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My Turning Point
Not everyone is born wise. Instead, life experiences teach us how to be wise. At the same time, a person has to keep re-evaluating their life in order to decide whether they are on the right path. Sometimes, some people walk on the wrong path for a long time and nature is required to play […]
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