Why I Want a Wife Response

1.       Yes the thesis is clearly stated that Brady wants a wife.

2.       I believe Brady is going for the effect that being a wife can be hard and we can’t do it all by ourselves.

3.       I feel Brady wishes she could be the type of wife she describes. This ideal spouse does not exist because no one is perfect. I think Brady wrote this to let men know how hard it is to be a wife and a mother and being there for everybody and catering to everyone’s needs.

4.       She defines it as hard strenuous work, the way she organizes it I feel like it goes in importance of the topics. First she talks about her kids; she wants a wife to make sure they are taken care of. Then she talks about wanting someone to be able to take care and help her; then it goes to keeping everyone happy and entertaining friends, then pleasing her spouse. I feel like this is a plea for help. I strongly believe she wants more men to read this and understand that a wife’s duties are more complicated than they seem and to show a glimpse of what they have to do everyday. I like to believe she did this for all of the women who are afraid to stand up to men and let them know what we have or will have to go through.

5.       Dear Mrs. Brady,

I loved your satire “Why I Want a Wife”. I like how you show just a glimpse of an everyday life for a average wife. It takes a lot of work I understand I see my mother getting stressed all the time and it seems that everything falls onto her. If it weren’t for wives I don’t think men would be capable of living there lives and doing all of the responsibilities that a woman has. Now I’m not saying this about every man because I do understand that there are lots of single fathers out in the world doing an amazing job. I feel like your satire really shows all the things women have to juggle and I think it is a great teaching  tool for men to understand why women get so upset sometimes.

                Sincerely,

                                Victoria A.

Thurber

The Little Girl and The Wolf:
   I loved the ending of the story. When I first started reading it I thought it was going to be another Little Red Ridding Hood story; everything was the same, except for the ending. And the moral is too funny "It is not easy to fool little girls nowadays as it used to be." 



The Princess and The Tin Box:
    This story's ending was a curveball, I did not expect her to choose one of the nice gifts. I was really expecting her to take the tin box. This just proves how unpredictable people are.



The Bear:
    I like how this story shows you dont need to be high on drugs or drunk on alcohol to make a fool out of yourself. The bear was just showing people how he used to act and was happy that he isn't like that anymore but, he still made the same mess that he did when he drank all day long.

Fairy Tale Poem

Lion and the Mouse:
So confined; this net it squeezes me tight like a boa constricter.
The mouse sits in front of me taunting me, laughing.

Beauty and the Beast:
Why is wrong with this gal? Out of all the suiters in the village, she chooses me?
I am ugly, large, and hairy. I am not the right one for her.

The Little Mermaid:
Quickly gliding throught the water, I play with flounder.
Hoping one day, to be able to run around in that world above.

Grasshopper and the Ants:
Work, work, work. The more food the better off we will be.
Grasshopper, hes foolish not to collect food. Once winter comes who will be the one having all the fun?

Cinderella:
My hands and feet; bloody and blisterd. I work all day long, and get nothing in return.
One day, I tell myself, soon one day I will be free from this life.
"Scrub the floors", "Wash our dresses", the demands never stop.
I have had enough of this, I physically and mentally can not take this tourture any more.
Once they are  gone I break down and cry, my body has no other way of coping with this.
Soon the room is filled with a bright light, with the sweet aroma of fresh flowers.
I hear a comforting voice, one I have never heard before.
"Don't cry my dear, every thing will soon be alright."
I still cant see her yet, then out of the light I see a small round figure approaching me.
Shes older, I am intruiged, but I really should be getting back to my work Momma will be home from the ball soon.
"Sorry, but I really don't have time to talk. Momma will be home soon and if I don't get my work done I wolnt get my piece of bread and glass of water for dinner!"


Little Red Riding Hood:
The sweet aroma of her perfume lures me in even more.
The deep crimson red makes my mouth water. Just one bite, thats all I need.

Alice In Wonderland:
Curiosity fills me, or am I just going crazy? A talking rabbit, a crazy man?
This must be a dream, I just want to go home.

Princess and the Pea:
I brace myself as I hear her climb up the ladder, I once again will have to suffer another night of being squished. All of the matrasses really are starting to give me back problems.

Snow White:
Shes magical, the most beautiful woman our fourteen eyes have ever seen.
Her melodic voice carries through the woods bringing peace and relaxation to all.

This I Believe Reflection

Pennies From Heaven:
     When I began to read this essay I was reminded a lot of myself. Reg tells stories about how his wife always picked up pennies and put them in her shoes for good luck. Soon after she lost her battle to cancer he started to find pennies everywhere. He started to pick them up one by one. He didn't realize how many times this was occurring until he had to get a larger jar to keep all of his pennies. He believes that these pennies are from his wife, showing him that she is still there. This reminds me of myself; because I lost my best friend/my cousin a few years ago and every time I get down or am in a bad mood I always find a picture of us, or I find myself not knowingly going out and buying Sour Patch Kids, our favorite candy. It is a little reminder that he is still here with me.

This I Believe:
     This writer tells their story of coping with ALS ( Lou Gehrig's Disease). They talk about not taking things for granted and it really reminded me of my cousin Darian. He battled Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy; just as ALS it is a muscle reducing/impairing disease. Darian, as did this person lived their live to the fullest. I wish more people would appreciate the simple things in life like these two courageous people have. They are very optimistic and the little things that go wrong do not bother them.

Finding Out What Is Under Second Base:
     Lex the author of this essay really stresses for people to take the time out of everyday to see "whats under second base" or in better words "take time to smell the roses". He talks about the "hustle and bustle" of every day is voluntary and we can stop doing this when ever we feel the need to. I can really relate to this one I love the analogy "finding out whats under second base" because I am a softball player; but two i have just recently learned the true meaning of taking time to stop and smell the roses.

I Believe In Baseball:
     I chose to read this essay because I myself am a ball player; softball not only is  it my favorite past time  its my life. I live to play softball. I believe baseball and softball teach you very important life lessons. This young lady talks about growing up she always rooted for the Mets, rooting for the underdogs.

Freerice.org activity with Taylor Gallion

The cool ocean mist was tickling my face, and the warm sun darkening my ghostly epidermis as we sail across the glassy water. It was a normal day for me; Mom and Dad nagging me “You should be more thankful for the wonderful things your grandparents do for you!”  I can’t help that I am being defiant at the moment Adam just dejected me after our two year anniversary! I’m so glad I am not tethered to that jerk anymore; I do feel happier now that I am not worrying about always trying to impress him. As I stare at the savagely rocking buoy I think to myself “This is some succulent shrimp!”