Gardening means many things, depending on why you might want it or need it in your life. Time has shaped this art from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people will continue to find more uses for it every day, especially with the Green Revolution reshaping American culture. I would like to share with you what this practice means to me as a “gardener.” Along the way, I’ll attempt to show that
Traffic rushes past you and pedestrians scramble on foot in the loud and incredibly dense Tokyo city streets. Japan has a culture and language you know little about, but after all, you came here to learn. First things first, though. You’re so hungry, you could eat a zebra. You walk into the nearest building that looks like a restaurant. You’ve decided you’ll take anything they have. As you wander in,
Colorado Springs is experiencing a population explosion. As a result, many locals are concerned with the city’s ability to accommodate this growth. One overlooked issue in the city’s expansion is the health of its inhabitants, particularly for the new residents not accustomed to Colorado’s dry climate and relatively limited availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. Popularizing urban gardening could address both climate shock and fresh food availability. Colorado Springs is
Fall set in soon after I arrived, and the colors of St. Petersburg had begun to change. I decided to walk the two miles to the Summer Gardens, built by Peter the Great in 1704 and lined with Italian sculptures from the 17th and 18th century. I left the hostel and merged onto the sidewalks of Revolution Street. I turned west onto the famed Nevskiy Prospekt, pausing near a man
I grew up watching reenactments of emergencies on television shows like ER and Grey’s Anatomy. I was certain working in an Emergency Room was where I would pursue my career. As of today, I am an Emergency Medical Technician in a Level III Trauma Center. However, after watching actors play doctors and nurses on TV and then working beside real ones administering life-saving measures, I need to explain some things
If there’s one thing I’ve learned when it comes to marriage, it’s that you need to stick to marrying someone who is close to what you are used to. That is to say, when considering marriage, the person you choose should have a similar family background and upbringing. Of course, if you grew up in a toxic environment, by all means, please get some counseling, break the cycle, and find
