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    Comparing Memories

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    yell out my name. Without hesitation I turn my head around to see my dad standing on the side walk next to his car. My heart immediately dropped into my stomach as I knew I had been caught. As I ran over to my dad I remember thinking to myself that he only spotted me because of the hoodie I was wearing‚ my dad had bought it for me on a trip and it was probably the only one in the state of Colorado. When I arrived to where my dad was standing he proceeded to ask me what I thought I was doing off

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    My Childhood

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    leave their parents. When my Dad left I didn’t cry‚ I just stood in a corner and thought about my Mom‚ I missed her very much. I didn’t want to leave her‚ but I needed to go to school. During these years I learned about relationships‚ began my formal education and developed my moral sense of right and wrong. I learned how to respond to others based the treatment I am given. If I am loved‚ then I know how to love others. When I was about five years old‚ my Dad gave me a present : a bicycle

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    bring my dad since he always has to work and I don’t ever get to see him. I cannot wait till next month. The event is December 29‚ 2016‚ tomorrow. My dad and I plan to leave at 1:30 am for the game. Once we arrive the speaker guy says “Tonight we have our hometown Portland Trail blazers vs the traveling Cleveland Cavaliers.” It is packed tonight. Everyone screaming as loud as they possible can. I can’t wait for the game to actual start. “Do you want to go get food or a shirt” my Dad asked. “

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    My Father's Death

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    My Father’s Death I had always thought that all little girls had the same dream as me. Ever since I was a little girl‚ I dreamed of the day that I would get married; the most important moment would be walking down the aisle by the arm of my father. My father is one of the most important persons in my life. He is my hero‚ my motivation‚ my everything. It never passed through my mind that I would have to struggle with many difficult phases at such a young age. When I started to attend middle school

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    called on my elder brother Kennedy to open the drive way gate‚ and instructed him to put the lock on the gate behind him. Kennedy hurriedly and happily ran down stairs and did exactly what my dad had told him to do after the latter drove away on one of his then 1989 Peugeot 505 saloon car. The absent of my dad at that late hour of the night was really fun‚ because it sure did gave us an extra play time. I in particular was playing card with one of my siblings‚ while my other sibling and my mother were

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    Just an Average Snow Day

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    few times. I was lounging in the living room working on this ideal of my perfect snow day‚ when my dad comes in tells me to get my snow gear on. Okay‚ I thought‚ it’s a tad early‚ but I can go for getting this cold stuff out of the way. So I listened to my dad‚ and got on my five shirts and seven pairs of socks. When I was in full suit I headed down the stairs and into the garage where my brother and dad were waiting for me. To my surprise I found them readying a few brooms‚ “What’re you doing?” I asked

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    biological father. When I opened my bedroom door‚ my dad stood smiling‚ opened his arms wide‚ and held me tightly as I cried. Without asking questions‚ he read my face and knew exactly what I needed. Though he has only been my step-dad for eleven years‚ he has made a difference that will last. He doesn’t have any children of his own‚ but whenever he is asked if he does‚ he says yes‚ that he has two wonderful daughters‚ my sister and me. Over the years‚ my dad has shown me the meaning of being an honest

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    Afterlife Secreted Tofu is a bad child who lives with a loyal father. Tofu misbehaves a lot‚ but is loyal to his dad. Tofu’s dad knows what his nature is and tries to lighten him up‚ but he takes the wrong turn as he goes to the haunted tomb where he had discovered Khufu’s obelisk. His dad had clearly forgotten what had been wrote on the obelisk about secret afterlife‚ and to this date‚ no one knows where they both are. Mist filled the tomb’s air and echoes spawned by the winds filled the passage

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    inner-tube‚ spinning out of control My dad and I spent the day in Boreal Ski Resort racing down on a snow covered mountain. It was awesome! It was perfect day in Tahoe but that was only part of the adventure. Our adventure began‚ the weekend of Thanksgiving we were off to visit Soda Springs! We were going to visit my great-grandmother’s cabin it was and there was a storm coming in. Just 4 hours to go. We drove to Auburn and had dinner. After a delicious meal my dad said that we should go get the food

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    Leslie Norris’ story “Shaving” deals with the main character‚ Barry‚ trying to help his father let go. Barry’s dad‚ being ill and not being able to do much for himself‚ has troubles finding the right time to do so. Barry’s dad has been sick for a while and

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