The real Ford
John foord was Irish
but he didnt play for the fighting Irish
Admiral Ford
Was bit as weak as a real ford
His movies proved to be a load
They said he was no toed
Influenced directors like tarintino
and maybe actors like pachino
He directed movies like grapes of wrath
Draping a path of awards
Admiral ford made eastwood
Look like he wasnt from the hood
he could make any actor
Become a factor
Friendship
There are many themes that resonate in Holding On but few encompass the value of friendship. We rarely fathom the importance of friendship because many acts go unnoticed, but as these stories explain how friendship can benefit one’s life immensely. The stories that capture this value the most are the stories of “Steam Train Maury Graham” and “Jim Searles.” Both document how companionship can lead to an easier upbringing and how friends can make sacrifices for each other’s well being. They also equally provide readers with the true definition of friendship which many have seemed to have lost track of. Although Graham’s situation is more dire than Jim Searles’ customers, they both present us with a different spectrum of friendship and how friendship can compare to the importance of family.
True friendship derives from one’s sacrifices made for someone else, not simply the association made with someone or the few times we choose to hang out. The term friendship is one of the most commonly used and misinterpreted words in the dictionary. When we are conversing with a stranger in any location we always state that our companion is a friend even though people rarely associate with one another or simply choose to state this because we simply do not want to hurt their feelings or come across as being impolite.
Graham was residing in a world of poverty for his entire life time. He traveled the country for many years but has since halted his expedition due to his aging stature. Emphatically defining his status in the world as being a hobo, not a beggar, Graham believed in working for his daily essentials. By stating that hobos share meals and are loyal to one another while beggars are selfish he explains that hobos are one large community. Hobos have an integral communication system where they leave marks in areas where work is plentiful and wanted. He explained that a hobo should never worry about food because they work for rations and nearby hobos would grant others food if needed. Currently residing in the State of Iowa, Graham was able to form alliances with other hobos at a young age. At age thirteen he gave other hobos some vegetables and in return they “taught him the ways of the hobo.” They encouraged him to go home but he insisted and in the ensuing time they described to him how to speak, dress and act so other hobos could recognize him. After years of interaction, he to became the master statesman and acted as the master of ceremonies.
Although Jim Searles customers are not struggling to survive, they are, however, struggling to rid their addiction of playing checkers. At the outset, Jim Searles and his friends played checkers at the Mount Morris Park in Harlem. During that time period, he was disgusted to see that they had no other location where they could play checkers. So in 1972, Jim formed a club and almost instantly it became a royalty. Checker players from all around flooded the club and it soon became the place to play. Players played almost all day, which disgusted their wives because they would rarely be at home. Referring to themselves as “checker players”, Jim explained that the brotherhood closely resembled a family. If one of the players was sick or in dire need the other players would tend to his needs until he was back on his feet. Players are so loyal to one another that they would miss their honeymoon to play checkers or divorce their wives when their wives irritated them. Jesse Calloway, a long time player with the group, was recently in the hospital, so Jim Searles went to the hospital and played checkers with him.
These two stories conveyed friendship in a different manner. The story of “Steam Train Maury Graham” illustrated how sharing and trust could garner a lifetime of prosperity whereas Jim Searles and his companions displayed how sacrifice and commitment can obtain respect. Both faced their fair share of difficulties in life, which had obviously made them stronger as people. During times of difficulty, people mature at a rapid pace, which in turn allows them to become more polite and more generous than before. These acts do not go unnoticed, as both received tremendous contributions as a result of their acts. Graham received rations and was welcomed throughout the community while Searles received a new area to play to checkers when the City accidently demolished his building.
Both of these stories illustrated the true definition of friendship and conveyed to us how people should respect one another. Respect and loyalty are rare commodities in this world, because people have strayed away from the respectful and welcoming attitude from the past. The current society much represents the polar opposite of that statement, because people do not encounter many stories that teach then true friendship. The next time a friend requests assistance in any way, people should politely offer our aid, not provide some idiotic excuse as to why they cannot help.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
About me
My name Abdul Dada. I was born in Columbus Ohio but my parents are from Afghanistan. They moved here just before i was born in 1988. I go to OSU and im majoring in Pharmacy. After i graduate i plan on going to medical school. My favorite thing to do is play basketball. I just finished my spring league. We did very well. I played in three tournaments this quarter and won two of the three. Our total prize money was 2000 dollars.
I plan on posting the poem i wrote about Grant Wood and the profile essay i did on Farhad Luden.
I plan on posting the poem i wrote about Grant Wood and the profile essay i did on Farhad Luden.
INTRODUCTION- Jeff McClain
I am Jeff McClain and I am sopohmore at Ohio State. I first attended Marietta College but did not like it there so I came here. I really enjoy watching football and basketball and playing when I can. I also play a lot of golf and work at the Lakes Golf and Country Club. I am publishing my poem about Stephen Hawking and my essay 2 is about my high school football coach. He really enjoys life and has taught me a lot and someone who lives a good life and someone who I idol. We are now coaches for a middle school football team and have a lot of fun together. He has become a good friend now. While writing these I learned a little bit about Stephen Hawking and I also learned how to conduct a interview as well.
Dream Poem
John Brown: An Abolitionist Patriarch
John Brown was a man among boys
He was like a rock, you couldn’t break him
He never backed down, he never quit
And he wasn’t afraid to take a hit
Some say he was larger than life
To bad his was filled with strife
He always believed that slavery was wrong
And he also liked the idea of having the right to bare arms
Armed insurrection was his work of art
Violence seemed to be the answer he sought
He went to Kansas and hacked up some men
Just because that’s what he believed in
He then moved on to Harper’s Ferry in Virginia
And many were afraid he was gonna get ya
Historians see this as the beginning of the civil war
But I see this as settling the score
Some saw John Brown as a heroic martyr and visionary
While others saw him as a madman suffering from schizophrenia
He ended up losing his neck for what he believed in
That’s why he’s considered one of the most controversial Americans
John Brown was a man among boys
He was like a rock, you couldn’t break him
He never backed down, he never quit
And he wasn’t afraid to take a hit
Some say he was larger than life
To bad his was filled with strife
He always believed that slavery was wrong
And he also liked the idea of having the right to bare arms
Armed insurrection was his work of art
Violence seemed to be the answer he sought
He went to Kansas and hacked up some men
Just because that’s what he believed in
He then moved on to Harper’s Ferry in Virginia
And many were afraid he was gonna get ya
Historians see this as the beginning of the civil war
But I see this as settling the score
Some saw John Brown as a heroic martyr and visionary
While others saw him as a madman suffering from schizophrenia
He ended up losing his neck for what he believed in
That’s why he’s considered one of the most controversial Americans
my babies!
So i didn't have a poem to post, so i thought i'd post some pictures of my bad animals! enjoy!
Post Three Interview Essay 2
Arashdeep Hayer
Accountant & Aspiring Lawyer
Heyra, Punjab, India to Dublin, Ohio
The best feeling that you will ever get out of life is accomplishing your goals. Getting a diploma was a chance I had to experience that. Graduating from The Ohio State University: Fisher Business College, that very moment that I was handed my diploma I felt a rush of adrenalin, there is no other feeling like it. After getting the diploma, looking over to the crowd and finding my family, then looking at the expression on my dad's face; the look was something I have never seen before. It made me feel so happy and proud. The inspiration behind me was, is, and will always be my family; not only because they are always here for me through the good and bad times with support but also because none of my family members, immediate and extended, when to college. My dad wanted me to be the first one to go to college. I have achieved some family goals but I haven’t really gotten to my personal dreams, I wanted to fulfill my father’s dreams before pursuing my own because his dreams are very important to me. I had to mold myself to follow my family’s lifestyle. We have a small family owned business called Amul India, it’s an Indian restaurant. My father has always wanted me to learn the business aspect of the restaurant he wanted me to become an accountant and take care of the financial issues of the business. Never really took any family vacations because of the restaurant, we all can’t just leave it and go. Therefore, the someone in my life that influenced me is my Dad. All his life he has been living for other people, doing things for other people; all just to make them happy and this makes me want to do things that will make him happy. He sacrifices a lot for his family and I want to be the one who can achieve his goals and dreams for him.
I grew up in the small village of Heyra in Punjab, India. I think it’s the best place to live because we are cultured there, everything revolves around the family. That’s the only thing that matters. In India we were so innocent, we never went out, if we did we were with family. We just learned to appreciate our family and values. As a child I was not much different from what I am today. I knew when to act crazy and when to act all well behaved, I would try to please everybody and show how good of a kid I am. I loved the attention. Back home in India I went to Guru Nanak National Public School. I was actually a very good student. Always did my homework, never skipped school. I would’ve gotten all the “best attendance” awards back then if there were any given. (Laughs). It was during this young age that I discovered after reading a book about a Lawyer, I wanted to be criminal lawyer, but it’s still a dream though I’m in the process of trying to get there. Ha-ha. My favorite memory is when at the end of the day all the students would run toward their buses to get good seats, kids of my bus would be the last one to get out and be so chilled. Because our bus always came 30 min late so we get to chill after school.
My grandmother and grandfather, Dadi and Dada, had the biggest influences on me as a child, they raised me for four years of my life. My Dadi always used to say “don’t trust anyone but yourself. You are your own best friend” I love my family life. We are six members, Dad, mom, grandparents my brother and I; we all are so very close. We all have a say in every decision that’s taken in the family. My family has always been there and supported me with everything until today. My parents have done so much to just make me happy. The best thing is we all understand each other well and never have to raise our voice to make the other one agree on something. My dad is best friend. I can share anything with him. Same goes for my brother, we are just as close. Mom is treated as a child (laughs) we all love her so much. Until the age of nine my life was as any other kid, but after that due to some family emergency all of a sudden everything erupted like a volcano. People left, people came, new roles and responsibilities were handed down. I was left with no choice other then to pursue the role of an adult, one whom my brother could look up to. My mother left to the USA with my father, my grandparents became our primary guardians, and I a role model for my sibling. After my thirteenth birthday my brother and I came to the US the land of the free and the home of the brave you could probably imagine the culture shock, for me to be experiencing the whole new culture, language, school, and people.
I went to Dublin Scioto high school. As a teenager I had two sides. With friends, I was and still am the craziest person anyone could ever see. However, in school and with family I am very sweet and calm. I don’t really have much time to spend with friends. But if you ask me what I did for entertainment, I would say BOLLYWOOD. (Laughs) The Indian Hollywood. I love Bollywood movies so watched a lot of them, plus I used to read lots of books. My biggest challenge was learning how to drive, after high school, when I graduated; I would sit and figure how much my salary I would get and how much I needed to take out to have a driver because I was terrified of having to learn how to drive. In college my favorite subject was business law not because of the subject itself but the teach was a lawyer and taught from his experiences and not the text. And why yes, it sure does have a lot with what I’m doing today! It connects with my line of work. The best part of getting my degree was that I met few of my best friends in college who I will never forget. The worst thing is getting up in the morning! It’s such a pain ha-ha. When I was back in high school our teachers made us make a timeline and I have achieved everything on my timeline so far. I wanted to graduate in three years instead of four which I am very proud to say that I achieved.
As of now I’m not living the way I envisioned I would, I thought that I’d be in law school and have my own place by now but my traditional values is what is pulling me back from move out. I know that in America many people would think that I am lazy or what not for not having my own place by now, but as I said before growing up in India we have family value and tradition, back home children stay at home until they get married off. Once married the bride usually moves in with the groom’s family and they start a new life style like that. It’s very common to find India families living together. My views on marriage, I believe in arranged marriage, I will marry whomever my parents find for me. It’s not like I’m just going to get married to a stranger. Ha-ha. I will get to know him then after we feel comfortable with each other we will take the next step. Or if I don’t like him my parents will find someone else. They will not force me to marry someone I do not want.
Two years ago if you asked me what lead me to my line of work I would have said my dad, but now as I experience in the field of accounting I grew more interest in the accounting/ business work world. Accounting is not the same thing every day; I have to deal with different clients and different files. The recent economy problems hasn’t affected us because no matter how bad the economy this people still have to fill out their tax, that’s the good thing about accounting. The most exciting part of my job is after putting long hours on stupid reports when the numbers finally match at the end.
In my eyes there is no such thing as the American Dream every individual has its own dream, as I have mine to be someone’s hero at a point of life. I want to fight for what is right and be someone’s voice., When I was going through my rough times I had to act as if nothing was wrong because my family looked up to me for assurance. If I was sad they would have broken down but if I acted the same they would feel as if everything was “ok”. I have no regret in life, I wouldn’t change anything. From my challenges in life I have come to the conclusion that what I did wrong was I thought about others and not me but this incident made me realize that if you yourself won’t care about yourself nobody else will. I think a lot of people take life for granted not everyone but most people...I was one of them. I don’t think I could ever be happier then I am today. I believe in doing things in the spur of the moment that is why I’m living here right now, I will go where ever the paths will take me. I don’t believe that when I get to pursuing my own dreams that I would need to move anywhere but if I do I will. I don’t think I would have done anything differently than what I’ve done already. I have no regrets because I have learned a lot from what I did. I used to think I can’t live without such things or some people. I try to be the bamboo plant because if you notice when there is heavy wind it bends and it stands straight when the wind stops. Just like in life, I mold myself with the situation. I am very determined, reliable, efficient. However, I’ve learned that there’s nothing in this world that one can’t live without. Another thing, it’s not possible to please every single person around you. I want my children and grandchildren to remember me as a person who lived and enjoyed life without any fears. Live everyday like it’s your last…
Accountant & Aspiring Lawyer
Heyra, Punjab, India to Dublin, Ohio
The best feeling that you will ever get out of life is accomplishing your goals. Getting a diploma was a chance I had to experience that. Graduating from The Ohio State University: Fisher Business College, that very moment that I was handed my diploma I felt a rush of adrenalin, there is no other feeling like it. After getting the diploma, looking over to the crowd and finding my family, then looking at the expression on my dad's face; the look was something I have never seen before. It made me feel so happy and proud. The inspiration behind me was, is, and will always be my family; not only because they are always here for me through the good and bad times with support but also because none of my family members, immediate and extended, when to college. My dad wanted me to be the first one to go to college. I have achieved some family goals but I haven’t really gotten to my personal dreams, I wanted to fulfill my father’s dreams before pursuing my own because his dreams are very important to me. I had to mold myself to follow my family’s lifestyle. We have a small family owned business called Amul India, it’s an Indian restaurant. My father has always wanted me to learn the business aspect of the restaurant he wanted me to become an accountant and take care of the financial issues of the business. Never really took any family vacations because of the restaurant, we all can’t just leave it and go. Therefore, the someone in my life that influenced me is my Dad. All his life he has been living for other people, doing things for other people; all just to make them happy and this makes me want to do things that will make him happy. He sacrifices a lot for his family and I want to be the one who can achieve his goals and dreams for him.
I grew up in the small village of Heyra in Punjab, India. I think it’s the best place to live because we are cultured there, everything revolves around the family. That’s the only thing that matters. In India we were so innocent, we never went out, if we did we were with family. We just learned to appreciate our family and values. As a child I was not much different from what I am today. I knew when to act crazy and when to act all well behaved, I would try to please everybody and show how good of a kid I am. I loved the attention. Back home in India I went to Guru Nanak National Public School. I was actually a very good student. Always did my homework, never skipped school. I would’ve gotten all the “best attendance” awards back then if there were any given. (Laughs). It was during this young age that I discovered after reading a book about a Lawyer, I wanted to be criminal lawyer, but it’s still a dream though I’m in the process of trying to get there. Ha-ha. My favorite memory is when at the end of the day all the students would run toward their buses to get good seats, kids of my bus would be the last one to get out and be so chilled. Because our bus always came 30 min late so we get to chill after school.
My grandmother and grandfather, Dadi and Dada, had the biggest influences on me as a child, they raised me for four years of my life. My Dadi always used to say “don’t trust anyone but yourself. You are your own best friend” I love my family life. We are six members, Dad, mom, grandparents my brother and I; we all are so very close. We all have a say in every decision that’s taken in the family. My family has always been there and supported me with everything until today. My parents have done so much to just make me happy. The best thing is we all understand each other well and never have to raise our voice to make the other one agree on something. My dad is best friend. I can share anything with him. Same goes for my brother, we are just as close. Mom is treated as a child (laughs) we all love her so much. Until the age of nine my life was as any other kid, but after that due to some family emergency all of a sudden everything erupted like a volcano. People left, people came, new roles and responsibilities were handed down. I was left with no choice other then to pursue the role of an adult, one whom my brother could look up to. My mother left to the USA with my father, my grandparents became our primary guardians, and I a role model for my sibling. After my thirteenth birthday my brother and I came to the US the land of the free and the home of the brave you could probably imagine the culture shock, for me to be experiencing the whole new culture, language, school, and people.
I went to Dublin Scioto high school. As a teenager I had two sides. With friends, I was and still am the craziest person anyone could ever see. However, in school and with family I am very sweet and calm. I don’t really have much time to spend with friends. But if you ask me what I did for entertainment, I would say BOLLYWOOD. (Laughs) The Indian Hollywood. I love Bollywood movies so watched a lot of them, plus I used to read lots of books. My biggest challenge was learning how to drive, after high school, when I graduated; I would sit and figure how much my salary I would get and how much I needed to take out to have a driver because I was terrified of having to learn how to drive. In college my favorite subject was business law not because of the subject itself but the teach was a lawyer and taught from his experiences and not the text. And why yes, it sure does have a lot with what I’m doing today! It connects with my line of work. The best part of getting my degree was that I met few of my best friends in college who I will never forget. The worst thing is getting up in the morning! It’s such a pain ha-ha. When I was back in high school our teachers made us make a timeline and I have achieved everything on my timeline so far. I wanted to graduate in three years instead of four which I am very proud to say that I achieved.
As of now I’m not living the way I envisioned I would, I thought that I’d be in law school and have my own place by now but my traditional values is what is pulling me back from move out. I know that in America many people would think that I am lazy or what not for not having my own place by now, but as I said before growing up in India we have family value and tradition, back home children stay at home until they get married off. Once married the bride usually moves in with the groom’s family and they start a new life style like that. It’s very common to find India families living together. My views on marriage, I believe in arranged marriage, I will marry whomever my parents find for me. It’s not like I’m just going to get married to a stranger. Ha-ha. I will get to know him then after we feel comfortable with each other we will take the next step. Or if I don’t like him my parents will find someone else. They will not force me to marry someone I do not want.
Two years ago if you asked me what lead me to my line of work I would have said my dad, but now as I experience in the field of accounting I grew more interest in the accounting/ business work world. Accounting is not the same thing every day; I have to deal with different clients and different files. The recent economy problems hasn’t affected us because no matter how bad the economy this people still have to fill out their tax, that’s the good thing about accounting. The most exciting part of my job is after putting long hours on stupid reports when the numbers finally match at the end.
In my eyes there is no such thing as the American Dream every individual has its own dream, as I have mine to be someone’s hero at a point of life. I want to fight for what is right and be someone’s voice., When I was going through my rough times I had to act as if nothing was wrong because my family looked up to me for assurance. If I was sad they would have broken down but if I acted the same they would feel as if everything was “ok”. I have no regret in life, I wouldn’t change anything. From my challenges in life I have come to the conclusion that what I did wrong was I thought about others and not me but this incident made me realize that if you yourself won’t care about yourself nobody else will. I think a lot of people take life for granted not everyone but most people...I was one of them. I don’t think I could ever be happier then I am today. I believe in doing things in the spur of the moment that is why I’m living here right now, I will go where ever the paths will take me. I don’t believe that when I get to pursuing my own dreams that I would need to move anywhere but if I do I will. I don’t think I would have done anything differently than what I’ve done already. I have no regrets because I have learned a lot from what I did. I used to think I can’t live without such things or some people. I try to be the bamboo plant because if you notice when there is heavy wind it bends and it stands straight when the wind stops. Just like in life, I mold myself with the situation. I am very determined, reliable, efficient. However, I’ve learned that there’s nothing in this world that one can’t live without. Another thing, it’s not possible to please every single person around you. I want my children and grandchildren to remember me as a person who lived and enjoyed life without any fears. Live everyday like it’s your last…
Phil Bruno ENG 367
My name is Phil Bruno and I am majoring in Soc/Criminology here at Ohio State. I posted my poem of Stanley Kubrick because I believe he is one of the best American Film makers on our time. I feel everyone should view his movies as they are very moving and powerful.
I also posted Journal 8, which explains the tragic events surrounding hurricane Katrina. We all should be aware of this tragedy and do what we can to help these people as they reconstruct their lives. When the Levees Broke by Spike Lee is a movie that all young people should see as the years pass and memories fade as this is an event that should always be remembered.
I learned from these assignments to treat all people with respect and dignity. Most people that we come in contact with have great qualities and deserve respect no matter a persons economic status. Ehlping others in their time of need is of vital importance as we journey through this life.
Respectfully submitted
Phil Bruno
I also posted Journal 8, which explains the tragic events surrounding hurricane Katrina. We all should be aware of this tragedy and do what we can to help these people as they reconstruct their lives. When the Levees Broke by Spike Lee is a movie that all young people should see as the years pass and memories fade as this is an event that should always be remembered.
I learned from these assignments to treat all people with respect and dignity. Most people that we come in contact with have great qualities and deserve respect no matter a persons economic status. Ehlping others in their time of need is of vital importance as we journey through this life.
Respectfully submitted
Phil Bruno
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