...Complications of a Bad Neighbor-Solve a Problem Paper Rhonda Mayer PHL/458 September 2, 2012 Tracy Colcord At some point everyone encounters a problem or issue in their lifetime and the most difficult part of it could be finding a solution. According to the book “ The Art of Thinking” by Ryan Ruggiero, the greatest difficulty people have in thinking about problems and issues is evaluating the various solutions and choosing the best one. Growing up most of us desire to have a family and a nice comfortable home. Taking the first step to buying a house is a difficult decision and most couples goes through a lot of planning when preparing to make this commitment. Aside from financial support, searching for the right house takes a lot a lot of time. When the house is found that’s desired the next step is to investigate the neighborhood. Many times this step is omitted but it may be the most important step to making a final decision because the neighborhood as a whole is the place which people invest, raise their children and live for many years to come. Making sure to cover all needed steps to buying a home is most crucial for peace and happiness to be united inside and outside the home. When I bought my first home in Georgia in 1998, my husband and I were in a hurry to purchase a home for our family of three. I was in my early twenties and was very inexperienced in buying a new home. After several months of looking at multiple houses which were shown by my cousin...
Words: 1277 - Pages: 6
...seemingly useless bits of information introduced in the beginning of the story begin to build the suspense centered on a violent ritual which becomes clear near the end of the story. The ritual held in this small town and other surrounding towns is an annual event that is taken in stride by all the town folk but leaves the reader wondering how such a violent event came to be and how it could continue through the years. Could people actually believe that by sacrificing one of their own that the corn crops would be plentiful the near year? The author, Jackson, takes you to a particular day which annually affects this small town with a population of 300. Initially, the author introduces the villagers one by one and she writes of how the neighbors gather in the town square and begin conversing with one another about various details of their, what appears to be typical, day to day activities. The men talk about crops, the children are still celebrating the summer break from school and the women begin to gossip. Life appears to be what one would expect in a small town as the author describes how the boys in the village begin gathering rocks in an almost innocent manner. As the story progresses, it begins to focus more on the annual lottery which has been tradition in the town throughout the years. The author makes it seem like winning the lottery is a good thing until its true implications begin to unravel within the story. The locale town folk ritualistically gather in the...
Words: 1043 - Pages: 5
...Essay 1- Comparison of the neighbors In Robert Frost’s poems “Mending Wall” and “The Ax-Helve,” the characters demonstrate the comparable differences of being each other’s neighbor. Frost uses these poems to tell us that we shouldn’t determine one’s worth on first interaction. Although Frost suggests that we should share amongst our neighbors yet there should be a boundary. In both poems, one neighbor is willing to be the open and “good neighbor” while in contrast, the other wants excludes himself. (Frost, Mending Wall) I “Mending wall” the neighbors like having a fence between the two. The fence symbolizes many different things, but ultimately it symbolizes a space or boundary between the two. This is completely different from “The Ax Helve” where the French neighbor wants the other neighbor over. So while they are very much different they are also very much similar. (Frost, Ax helve) The similarities come into play when you look into the underlying meaning and triggers of each poem, in both the neighbors have this unspoken suspicion of the other neighbor. For example in “Mending Wall” the narrator did not see the need for the wall between them which was there to create an alienation and a similar alienation was created by the cultural differences between the two neighbors in “The Ax Helve.” In the “Mending Wall” the narrator and the neighbor pretty much agree on the benefit of the wall, and in the end they both repair the wall, but the narrator did question the...
Words: 664 - Pages: 3
...society are prejudice and judgmental towards the ‘unknown’ person, and we will rather observe and assume things about each other than getting to know one another. This is also the case for the main character and her neighbors in Joanne Harris novel ‘Tea with the birds’ from 2001. The narrator lives in a flat in Mortimer Street. The narrator describes Mortimer Street as being “busy without being comfortable; crowded without being friendly” .Mortimer street has a sense of coldness around it, and no-one really knows their neighbors even though they “live like birds in cages” . The coldness suits the narrator, because she enjoys the solitude, privacy and silence of her own flat. This has aroused her neighbors’ curiosity and suspicious towards her, because as she describes “I’m a completely different race from my neighbors” . Both the narrator and her neighbors consider her as an outsider, but this does not bother the narrator. Her neighbors consider her as being snobby cause of her reluctance to speak with them. Therefore her neighbors observe her and presume, she is a student nurse and she doesn’t bother to correct them. Mortimer Street is a reflection on the narrators own personality. She is very introverted and doesn’t have an interest in getting to know her neighbors. The narrator lives her lonely life, until the day when Mr. Juzo Tamaoki moves in the apartment opposite to hers. “Another foreigner said the Mortimer Street grapevine, with barely concealed disapproval” . This once...
Words: 1111 - Pages: 5
...traditional health treatment is not enough in 21th century while we have hospital and Medicare system for the treatment of diseases. People prefer such treatment due to lack of knowledge and awareness, which leads patients to severe problem. And Nazanin is the victim of such treatment. Nazanin fall down from stairs and broke her hand on September 2012 while she was playing. Although they were living in the Ghazni city, they went to a traditional bone dislocation specialist “female”. She fastens her hand tightly with skin of tree and salt and advised them not to open her hand in any circumstance. She had pain the whole night. After days here hand color become black and smelled offensive. Then her mother discussed the matter with the neighbors and they advised here to take her daughter to an orthopedic doctor. While the doctor examine her hand and open it, the doctor told them that her daughter’s hand had been damaged. The muscles and nerve system had been destroyed and her bone was visible. The doctor referred her to Swedish Committee for Afghanistan clinic. The physiotherapist had manual therapy and stretching for a few weeks, after her hand recovered little. Physiotherapist referred her to Community Based Rehabilitation and Development Center “CRDC” and they admitted her to school. CRDC’s employees had been in touch with Nazanin. She is recovered socially and physically, she is happy with her life and busy with her education now. “I have lots of friend in School playing...
Words: 264 - Pages: 2
...Persuasion is a procedure aimed at influencing someone’s or a group’s attitude, beliefs or behavior. This type of convincing could be done by expressing information, a message or feelings by using written or spoken words. Persuasion takes strategic planning. We have learned about the seven most popular persuasive strategies used in our daily lives. I never realize how much persuasion is used every day. We see it a lot in marketing and advertising daily. Everyday someone is trying to persuade us to buy an item on TV, radio or signs. Or vice versa we try to influence our peers to do something or feel some way. Many times in my life I have been in situations which involve the persuasion of Reciprocation. I’m going to show that we are always inclined to repay another person with a kind gesture. My part time job is babysitting for a family every day after school and occasionally when needed. One of my experience of reciprocation happen last year right before spring break. I was exhausted studying for midterms and working and trying to get my stuff ready for my trip. The last day before my trip the husband handed me my paycheck and a nice envelope with my name on it. I opened the envelope and to my surprise there was a gift card for $60 and a note wishing a safe trip. I was so excited that I gave him a big hug and thanked him several times. By the time I got home I was so overwhelm that I took time and wrote them a thank you note. As we can see in this situation I felt so...
Words: 914 - Pages: 4
...MEL PARK HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING January 26,2013 6pm Gazebo Present: Lily Ann Valera - Vice-President Rio Reyna - Secretary Tess Velasco - Director Attendees: Block 1 Block 2 Allen Hoyohoy L 5 Boyet & Grace Macaranas L 26 Norma Yap L 29 Ana Marie Elles L 24 Helen Montemayor L 9 Delia Tagulao L 31 Gomer Lanuza L 4 Princess Boado L 36 & 37 Aureen Lumico L 17 & 18 Le Marvin Perfas L 34 Jose Enrique Cavalida L34 Dennis Manango L 23 Marivic dela Cruz L 39 & 40 Aireen Ordiz L 30 Block 3 Block 4 Cheryl Alburo L 3 Rene Maglana L 2 Cecil Reyes L 36 Rosedo & Aurora Jeresono L 5 & 7 Irene Hablero L 17 & 19 Riza Pelobello L 5 Nessh Lugtu ...
Words: 787 - Pages: 4
...Rosa Alvarado English Comp 101 How to essay “How to Get Rid of Your Boyfriend” Never have I ever been involved in a relationship as crazy and entertaining as the one I just came out of. Talk about your low-self esteem,” Gees!” I don’t know who’s was lower mine or his. However never underestimate the power of a man inlove or a women scorne. It wasn’t always the late night battles over the remote control flying across the room or the police being called over for a domestic disturbance. It started off as two people inlove. Yes,” Crazy Inlove “ or as we were known as “Locos Enamorados” Having had worked opposite shifts the weekend was ours. Ours to run off and disappear into the late night and be free from care of any real responsibilities. Walking home drunk in the dead of the night trying drasticly not to get picked up for public intoxication. Having all nighters dancing to Salsa and Reggaeton enjoying a freshly smoked pig with our Cuban friends it was a constant weekend party. However, all good things come to an end. Here comes all the drama and disrespect. At some point a constant partying in a relationship begins to weigh in emotionally and financially. One wants to go out the other says there’s no money. One says I can do what I want I’m a grown up the other says act like it. “Rediculas.” After having had spending the night in jail on the Island durring our family vacation at South Padre Island for PI and a domestic dispute...
Words: 622 - Pages: 3
...seemingly useless bits of information introduced in the beginning of the story begin to build the suspense centered on a violent ritual which becomes clear near the end of the story. The ritual held in this small town and other surrounding towns is an annual event that is taken in stride by all the town folk but leaves the reader wondering how such a violent event came to be and how it could continue through the years. Could people actually believe that by sacrificing one of their own that the corn crops would be plentiful the near year? The author, Jackson, takes you to a particular day which annually affects this small town with a population of 300. Initially, the author introduces the villagers one by one and she writes of how the neighbors gather in the town square and begin conversing with one another about various details of their, what appears to be typical, day to day activities. The men talk about crops, the children are still celebrating the summer break from school and the women begin to gossip. Life appears to be what one would expect in a small town as the author describes how the boys in the village begin gathering rocks in an almost innocent manner. As the story progresses, it begins to focus more on the annual lottery which has been tradition in the town throughout the years. The author makes it seem like winning the lottery is a good thing until its true implications begin to unravel within the story. The locale town folk ritualistically gather in the...
Words: 1057 - Pages: 5
...about two neighbors that had different thoughts of why or why not there should be a wall in between thier properties. Between natures courses, the trees, rain, animals, and even hunters, every spring Frost has to repair the wall and his neighbor helps him, even though his neighbor feels it is unnessary to seperate the properties. As time goes by, thet eventully start bonding throughout every spring. Frost refers to "as something there is that doesn't love a wall", the wall should not be there in the first place, seperating we as people, the wall needs to come down. To build a lasting relationship while still possesed with discrimination and hatred, toward his neighbor, towards mother nature, and god's creatures. No matter how nice the wall is fixed up. Between the mixure of the rain and sun, the suns rays spills over the wall causing damage. As the damge to the wall is already done and noticed, the two neighbors are literelly putting the stones back, one by one. Frost and his neighbor that lives behind the hill, finally end up taking a walk to discuss the reaccuring damage to the wall and how they might beable to protect it . Their dedication, commitment, and determination to fix the problems, with their differences set aside. As these two neighbors spend time together discussing how to keep this wall intact, they are sharing an expierence that is taking place. A friendship is slowly forming as they work together as neighbors to "mend the wall". Frost's neighbor has his belief...
Words: 428 - Pages: 2
...wakes up and feeds her son Travis and husband Walter. * While Travis is in the bathroom, which is also the bathroom the neighbors use, his parents discuss the check coming in the mail. * What check, you ask? Don’t worry; you’re not supposed to know what they’re talking about just yet. * The family doesn’t seem all that happy. Ruth in particular is indifferent and irritable. * Travis requests fifty cents for school, but Ruth insists that he go without. Ruth succeeds in teasing him into giving her a kiss good-bye. * Travis asks for permission to carry groceries at the supermarket after school for money. Then his daddy hands him a dollar while staring pointedly at Ruth in a how-do-you-like-this kind of way. * Ruth is not a happy camper. * After Travis leaves, Walter brings up a business plan he and his friends are concocting, which triggers an argument between the married couple. * Walter says that he wants to partner up with his friends Willy Harris and Bobo to open up a liquor store. It sounds rather shady, but Walter continues dreaming of it as a way out of poverty. * Ruth keeps telling him to eat his eggs. * Water gets angry; he wants his wife to nod, smile, and support him. * Beneatha Younger, also referred to as Bennie, emerges from the left bedroom. * She wants to use the bathroom but those dratted neighbors and their bodily functions prevent her from doing so. * So she stands around and chats with her brother Walter, by which...
Words: 804 - Pages: 4
...6-A 1. He did not come yesterday. 2. They did not drive all the way to London. 3. They will not pay the rent tomorrow. 4. John does not know all the boys at the club. 5. You do not deserve a prize for bravery. 6. The house was not saved from destruction. (Form af be) 7. They do not buy all their groceries at Safeway’s. 8. They did not work very hard all day. 9. We did not have done enough of this for now. 6-B 1. Where did they go? 2. How often did he see the film? 3. Where is Richard? 4. What did you see? 5. How does Susan look? 6. How much did they pay? 7. Whom did Michael see? 8. Who helps you with the housework? 9. Which one does you chose? 6-C 1. Our neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Wye, have a son, William, who is 10 years old. They love him, but I think they spoil him. He often comes to visit us. We don’t mind, but...
Words: 448 - Pages: 2
...including an electronic touch pad on the door that makes it easy for people to get in without a key. The ads on HomeAway or Airbnb eventually confirm it: A party house has come to the neighborhood. Some neighbors have warmed in recent years to travelers dragging suitcases through their residential neighborhoods, and they are happy that the visitors spread their money around. But when profit-seeking entrepreneurs furnish homes they do not live in to make them attractive to big groups and then rent out those houses as much as possible, parties and noise are nearly inevitable. Your Money A column by Ron Lieber on anything and everything that hits you in the wallet. * A Tax to Curb Excessive Trading Could Be a Boon to Returns OCT 2 * How Volkswagen Could Compensate Diesel Owners SEP 25 * Simpler, Less Expensive 401(k) Options Emerge for Small Businesses SEP 11 * The Many Pitfalls of Private Student Loans SEP 4 * Steady Financial Advice, With Friendship as a Bonus AUG 28 See More » close nocontent And so it goes here in Austin, where a group of enraged and occasionally sleepless residents have taken their complaints to the city. Austin made rules in 2012 that were meant to keep short-term rentals under control, but the neighbors argue that many of the rules are...
Words: 270 - Pages: 2
...Comparative Essay: Country or City Living Try to picture in your mind the perfect place to live. Did you visualize living in a fast paced or laid back place? How about a place where you know and have a relationship with your neighbors? How about having the basic conveniences and amenities close by? By thinking on these questions you have categorized your choices into two categories: country or city living. Which would you choose? Many believe that city living has more benefits than country living, however, there are some that believe that country living is a real life dream. In order to make a firm decision, a comparison between the two types of living should be conducted as living in either location has both advantages and disadvantages. Some of the similar factors to consider for living in the country or living in the city are the routine, the people’s characteristics, and the life conditions. On the other hand, some of the differences to consider in living in the country compared to living in the city are the cost of living, the relationship with neighbors the basic conveniences and luxury amenities. Living in the country and living in the city share some similarities such as a routine, the people’s characteristics, and life conditions. In living in either place, a routine is developed that usually revolves around the work life. For persons in the city, they normally wake up very early at the same time every morning for work and return home in the later afternoon...
Words: 1235 - Pages: 5
...I really can't stay Baby, it's cold outside I've gotta go away Baby, it's cold out there This evening has been Been hoping that you'd drop in So very nice I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice My mother will start to worry Beautiful, what's your hurry? My father will be pacing the floor Just listen to that fireplace roar Now really I'd better scurry Sweetheart, what's your hurry? Well, maybe just a half a drink more Why don't you put some records on while I pour? The neighbors might think Baby, it's bad out there Say, what's in this drink? No cabs to be had out there I wish I knew how Your eyes are like starlight now To break this spell I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell I oughta say 'no, no, no sir' Mind if I move in closer? At least I'm gonna say that I tried What's the sense in hurting my pride? I really can't stay Baby, don't hold out! Oh, but it's cold outside I simply must go Baby, it's cold outside The answer is no But baby, it's cold outside This welcome has been So lucky that you dropped in So nice and warm Look out that window at that storm My sister will be suspicious Gosh, your lips look delicious And my brother will be there at the door Waves upon a tropical shore My maiden aunt's mind is vicious Ooh, baby you're so delicious Maybe just one little kiss more Never such a blizzard before Oh, I gotta go home You'll freeze to the bone out there Hey, lend me your coat It's up to your...
Words: 361 - Pages: 2
