My electric fence stopped working, for there is no electricity. I found out the evening of the day I woke up. House lights went out, electronics stopped functioning, vehicles wouldn’t start. ‘They had set off an EMP and now the world I know has been cast back into the dark ages.
I decide to go to the next city instead of my hometown. I’ll have a better chance of going unnoticed and a lesser chance of someone recognizing me. It takes me about an hour to get there, alternating between walking and a steady lope. My horse is in good shape and quite healthy for his age of 25. By looking at him, you can’t even tell that he is old or aging.
When I finally arrive, I can see the city has already been hit by catastrophe. It’s worse than it was yesterday
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His gaze studies me and I hold my breath. Please, don’t see I’m a girl.
“You look a little young, sonny,” he says.
Crap. I should’ve picked a different age.
“I can pull my own weight, sir,” I say.
“I’m sure you will. Do you have any experience with firearms?”
“Yes, sir. I’ve hunted and shot before.”
He nods, still looking me over, “Does you Pops know you’re here?”
“My parents are dead.”
“Ah, so we got a young man, bent on revenge, with nothing to lose.”
The thought of being rejected and turned away troubles me.
“Please let me join, sir. I won’t cause you any trouble, and I assure you I’ll-,”
He holds up his hand.
“What have you got that you can contribute?”
“Uh, I got a couple of good horses, and-,”
“Horses will do. Ross, boy, I expect to see you at the high school football field in the morning. You will be part of my squad. I am your squad leader, Stern’s the name. Will you be there?”
“Yes, sir! I’ll be there!”
“Good, see you then!” he gestures for the next person and I walk
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When I find a secluded place, I pitch camp, where I plan on staying for the next few weeks or months. When I’m finished, I grab my rifle and slingshot and head out into the woods, looking for some dinner. I’m a pretty good shot with a slingshot, and it isn’t hard to shoot. Plus, I can hunt without alerting anyone of my presence, whereas my rifle would let people know that I am here. It doesn’t take me long to find a pheasant that I killed silently with a stone. After starting a fire and eating the bird, I sit back and listen to the horses grazing around me. It’s nearly nightfall. I have successfully pulled off my disguise. I feel somewhat
covers the area, causing people, animals, and structures to practically disintegrate. Even years afterwards people were still dying and having
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A history of how society masters, uses and abuses electricity, and the ultimate expansion of electricity across North America, are Phillip F. Schewe's main subjects in The Grid: A Journey through the Heart of Our Electrified World. Phillip Schewe holds a Ph.D. in particle physics and is the Chief Science Writer for the American Institute of Physics. He has written for numerous national magazines and newspapers. When not engaged in research or scholarly writing, the author is an accomplished playwright whose plays have been staged in New York and Washington, D.C. The modern Grid is the industrial age’s greatest achievement, and Schewe has tried to explain how people in the modern world have come to take it for granted.
Collins had returned after emptying his stomach and Jack seeing how badly seeing the sight in the stall had affected the young man decided to take pity on the constable. “Constable Collins, why don’t you go and locate the jockey registrar’s tent and inquire as to if any of the jockeys have yet to report in although I’m pretty sure that there will be at least one name. If so, ask for the name and who they are riding for.” Jack suggested seeing the constable was getting green around the nose. “Yes, sir.”
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Michael was nervous beyond belief. He was about to try to ride one of the fastest animals on Earth. The noble horse. His dying mother’s last wish had been for him to be able to ride horses. His now widowed father had looked for the best riding academy in the United States of America. And here he was, in one of America’s best riding schools, renowned in all degrees, according to his dad’s iPad reviews list. His dad wasn’t very interested in Michael however. All he cared about was his work. But he was interested in his wife’s last wish. He even insisted on driving Michael to every one of his lessons in his Honda.
Have you ever received something that you will always use and cherish? Well I do and it is something that keeps growing in my life. I can never forget them or stop even if I wanted to. They are something that is beautiful and smart.
Dr. D is a cardiothoracic surgeon. He was my hero. He may well still be, even though he is a throw-back to the days when I was more concerned about science than symbolism.
As I walk into Hazen and begin my high school journey I think to myself what I want to accomplish when I leave. Hazen is like the older sister I never had, someone who you hate occasionally, but look up to and pushes you to achieve your personal goals. As I walk through those Highlander doors I was immediately surrounded by the brightest minds, talent, and innovative bunch of my generation. Each one unique and each one having something special to offer, and I soon realized that I want to leave high school like I was never leaving. By making the most out of my high school experience I want to gain maturity and the satisfaction of knowing I made a difference in my school and community. By becoming a member of the National
" Well, they're my horses, I bred them, raised them. I think I would know if—ah, see? They had shown no signs of fatigue, but now they do! Only a few feet of difference
Flynn Rider, a thief, tries to steal the princess’ tiara with his two companions. They are caught in the act and Flynn runs. He finds himself running from a surprisingly smart horse...
Some people think of them as animals. Some people think of them as objects. Some people think of them as friends. Then there are the few who think of them as family. Horses have always been like family to humans, except sometimes closer. There are many benefits to owning or being around horses. They come in many different colors. There is a multitude of breeds, also. Additionally, they have a long history with humans. Horses have unique behaviors. Showing horses has been the past-time or even career of many people. Furthermore, caring for horses can be a handful, but is definitely rewarding. Finally, riding horses is not just a hobby or a sport, but an action of your heart. Horses are wondrous creatures that have lived with man or thousands of years.