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    Dear Father‚ It is not without some great deal of thought and a heavy burden on my heart that I write this letter to you. I doubt you will be surprised‚ perhaps even a little depressed to learn that I have left with no intention of returning. Save your thoughts and feelings for yourself and Harry and know that I will be well cared for by Frank. I know you do not approve of him and his wandering ways because he is a sailor that he can offer the world outside of our little community which I look

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    DANCE WITH MY FATHER (A series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music-Accompanied by another person or thing-Belonging to or associated with the speaker-A man in relation to his natural child or children.) Back when I was a child (In the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or travelling-At or on which (referring to a time or circumstance)- the word with which a speaker or writer denotes himself. –Exist-Used when referring to someone or something for

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    Response Essay 1: Annotation of a Poem Poem: Elegy by Chidiock Tichborne Four Items: 1. The time period which it was written 2. Tichborne died the year it was written 3. The commas that create a pause within each line 4. The title Words for Annotation: 1. “prime” – the peak of quality at a certain time Prime is used as a point in Tichborne’s life that is supposed to be fun and adventurous when it seems to only be a “frost of cares”. 2. “tares” – a poisonous plant used in the Bible that

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    Why does a daughter need a good dad? Fathers have a tremendous influence in their daughter’s lives. The research shows that daughters need their fathers and this influence determines a great deal of how the future will go. There is something special about the father/daughter relationship. I am the daddy of two very awesome little girls so I have firsthand experience and a keen appreciation for this subject. I want my daughters to have the best start in life possible. The responsibility I feel

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    March 10‚ 2011 ENG 351 “Days of Obligation: An Argument with My Mexican Father” Richard Rodriguez This book is written in a quick‚ quick witted‚ volatile changeable style. Rodriguez tries to expel of the tensions in his life and life in America. He parallels or relates the views of young and old‚ catholic and protestant‚ communalism and individualism‚ cynicism and optimism and the past and future in his own life. When Rodriguez goes to Mexico‚ he feels unwelcome. To me‚ he seems to feel

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    months ago‚ thanks to the vivacious Tammy Gillis‚ the accomplished actor Jim Thorburn was brought to my attention (they are married‚ in case you were unaware). While his name was somewhat unknown to me‚ his talent and works included some of my classic and current favorites. As I have been faithfully following his career all this time now‚ I was ecstatic to promote his upcoming film‚ Engaging Father Christmas‚ and he was kind enough to chat with me briefly about his role in this upcoming film as well

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    Absent Fathers in Children’s lives Children need someone to rely on in their lives and can not just count on their mothers. They need a strong male presence in their lives to lead and provide for them. A male role model will help children make better decisions in their daily lives. “It is acknowledged that children need structure‚ protection‚ stability and connection to develop and thrive. It is argued the father is important role‚ not only to support the main mother‚ but also to provide a caring

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    means a lot to me‚ my mother and my brother Biff to see all of your faces. It has been a very hard time for us and I am happy to see all the lives my father has touched‚ and I am glad to see that all of you have come for him. He would also be happy to see all of you here since he always wanted to be well liked. I wish that I had a lot more time with my father. My father might have had some flaws but he never meant to hurt people he always wanted to do good for people. He was my role model life because

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    Schliemann The Terrible Father of Archaeology A terrible father impacts his child in one of two ways‚ either the child grows up to mirror the father or the child learns from the fathers mistakes and becomes a much better parent as a result. Hienrich Schliemann was a war profiteer. After getting rich he wanted to be taken seriously by the scientific community so he turned to archaeology. A stubborn man‚ a compulsive liar‚ a teller of tall tales‚ and a con artist he caused irreparable damage to

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    I lean my head against the cool car wind and watch as my surrounding turn from unfamiliar to familiar‚ relieved to know that his voice like knives is soon escapable. “I don’t have to be here‚ I could leave and be an absent father?” My fist clenches and I bite the inside of my cheek; willing my eyes not to spill the tears I have been holding since I first asked my question‚ “why don’t you pay attention when I talk to you?” I forbid myself to cry in front of him because I have seen what happens

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