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Real and Imagined Landscapes

Real and Imagined Landscapes

Real and Imagined Landscapes Topic: real and imagined landscapeThesis: Geography is inside and outside us I. IntroII. deserts, mountainsIII. tidal zoneIV. Conclusion A They say that the spirit world also has a geography. There are mountains, oceans and deserts in the spirit world. We know of sacred rivers and mountains. There are two landscapes: inside us and outside us. The desert landscape is an important one in the spirit world. Many wise men and prophets have come from the desert….

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nm sky

nm sky

Topic: NM skyThesis: cherish NM skyConclusion: may not always have it I. ThesisII. sky and airIII. soundIV. Conclusion There are many qualities about the high desert of New Mexico which I cherish. But when I have not been here for a long time, I miss most the NM sky and atmosphere. At 1.5 km above sea level, Albuquerque is much closer to the sun. The sky is big and almost surrounds us. You can see 10 miles into the distance…

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Riparian habitat

Riparian habitat

Riparian habitat The riparian habitat is dense and rich with species of animals and plants. There are cottonwood trees, wild sunflowers, reeds, grasses, frogs and dragonflies among many others. Q. Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? As I stood on the river bank, I spied on the opposite bank an old man walking among the reeds. Q. Do…

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The usefulness of pine needles

The usefulness of pine needles

I. introa. how pine needles are usedI. How animals use pine needlesa. birds build nests with pine needlesII. How people use pine needlesa. bedding/mulch for gardeningIII. Conclusiona. pine needles are very useful Pine needles might seem like simple things, but they have lots of uses that help both animals and people. Animals are clever! Birds use pine needles to make cozy nests. The needles keep their eggs safe and warm until they hatch. Q. Neighbors are the people who live…

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White beard

White beard

Something unique about me is ______. I need ____ to be happy. “I really am where I want to be, doing what I want to be doing. It’s hard to convince others that though.” “Convincing others isn’t important.  Do what you want. I camped for many years, and it’s my favorite way to live.” extended questions: what does “unique” mean?Something unique about me is . Something we have in common is . What are needs vs wants?What do people need…

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Telephone pole

Telephone pole

How tall are you? What music are you listening to? Why do you assume that I’m a telephone pole? Not everybody who’s tall is a telephone pole. I’m listening to my music.  You got a problem with that? These are all my friends.  You want to say something now?

Train to Belen

Train to Belen

How far is it to where you want to be? Do you have homework? Which class? After work, go to the station. Get on the train going South to Belen. Do homework at McDonalds.  Take a tarp and bedroll.  Anywhere that’s hidden you can sleep.

Railyards market

Railyards market

What month is it? What can you buy at the market? Have you had your fortune told? There’s a pop-up market at the railyards. The rails run through a building with hundreds of broken windows. I saw someone selling items for “witchcraft medicine” I didn’t see anyone selling silk bandanas.

Backyard cat 2

Backyard cat 2

What can you see behind your house? Early morning is a good time to _________. Do you have a dog? Do you want a dog? This week is the balloon fiesta in Albuquerque. They rise early in the cold morning air. The sound of the fireworks scared my dog. The backyard cat went inside with the dog.