Consumerism is, unfortunately, a strong force in today’s world, especially in the United States. Advertising, television programs, and movies seem to be saying that if we, the consumers, don’t buy enough or if we don’t buy the right things, we are lesser than those who do. Holidays, such as C...
From my bedroom I heard them talking, my mom and stepfather. I knew what they were talking about, too. They wanted to move to Philadelphia where my stepfather was from. This was exciting for me, but at the same time, it was scary. I was afraid to move away from all of my friends and family. I was wo...
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