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War and Peace Leo Tolstoy, 1,392 pagesA pinnacle of Russian literature and arguably the greatest novel ever written, this epic has everything — historical sweep, romance, military battles, family drama, philosophical essays — all against the backdrop of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. It’s also about people trying to find their way in a time ofContinue reading “Books to read during quarantine”

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Matthew 6:34  Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day isContinue reading “Scriptures of encouragement”

What to do when you take flights or long-haul bus and train rides Monitor the coronavirus stats of your community and destination. With help from the CDC website, educate yourself about places to avoid—up until the minute you board. Information is changing “so quickly, in the matter of hours,” says Lin H. Chen, president of theContinue reading “Corona Virus”

Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous. Anxiety feels different depending on the person experiencing it. Feelings can range from butterfliesContinue reading “ANXIETY”

Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous.

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach of my armsThe span of my hips,The stride of my step,The curl of my lips.I’m a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That’s me. I walk into a roomJustContinue reading “Poem-Phenomenal Woman”

Objectification involves viewing and/or treating a person as an object, devoid of thought or feeling. Often, objectification is targeted at women and reduces them to objects of sexual pleasure and gratification. However, not only women are objectified in the media and in the society as a whole. Men are also treated as objects but notContinue reading “OBJECTIFYING WOMEN”

SCENE REVIEW : A STAR IS BORN The scene I want to analyse is the one that shows Ally walking towards the road after she has closed from work. (4:11s). From the beginning of this scene, Ally is seen throwing a big bag of trash. I played that particular part of the scene over 10Continue reading “Media Review”

MOVIE REVIEW: A STAR IS BORN. A star is born is a romantic musical movie which was directed by Bradley Cooper. The movie stars popular musician and celebrity Lady Gaga who plays Ally in the movie. The movie starts with Jackson performing live in front of a large crowd. I like that the first sceneContinue reading “Media Review”