A friend of mine once made a joke that might too accurately sum up how I view life. He said, “Waffles are top priority. School is second.” He went on to change it slightly to say, “Okay, waffles aren’t top. Sleep is top. Then friends, then food in general, then waffles, and then somewhere at […]
The metaphorical tree of life provides a clear juxtaposition of the events and behaviors following two previous generations in an individual’s cultural makeup. In doing so, the tree provides the individual with a means to reflect upon both the individual’s own ideals and aspirations while forming analogies between those of his or her ancestors. Without […]
Prior to doing this exercise, I thought I knew all there was to know about my family history. And maybe this is true, but reflecting on my roots really got me thinking about what exactly I felt connected to. And it also really got me thinking about how choices my family had made in the […]
My maternal grandfather completed public high school in Williamsburg. He worked as a clerk for the Metropolitan Transit Authority until his retirement. He did not go to college. My maternal grandmother also grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and attended Brooklyn College. At the time it was free; however she recounts that use of the student […]
In class presentation: April 13th Final Upload to class site: April 15th Assignment: In a comprehensive essay — which means don’t just list the answers and create a unique title for it. Answer the tree of life questions. You may want to ask your grandparents, parents or other siblings for information. Disclose as much or […]
