history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
The story of a life saving Parrot, amidst the chaos and order of hospital life.
The world was burning, a new US president was being sworn into office, it was Martin Luther King's Day and a few days short of my friend's February 6th birthday. She now finds herself being prepped for life saving surgery.
By Antoni De'Leon2 years ago in The Swamp
Mindless Obedience. Content Warning.
She remembers the day it all changed. Her world, her life... everything she knew became twisted. The whole world changed in an instant. It was the day this twisted version of a patriotic political party gained control in her country. They called themselves the party for the country and making it "great" once again. They were led by a man whose rise to power was swift and done by gaslighting the people into believing that he would give them wealth and make their country shine again. His name was Hitler. He destroyed her life, and the lives of millions.
By Luna Verity2 years ago in The Swamp
Fish in a Barrel. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
Friday November 22, 1963 Manhattan, New York, 1 p.m. Prime rib, asparagus and whipped potatoes, .5 cent beers and .15 cent Manhattans were the lunch special every Friday at Captain Cutler’s Lounge in Midtown. You could smell it as you turned from Fifth Avenue onto West Fifty-Sixth. It was warm, so the door to the lounge was propped open by a golden hoof of a door stop. Cigar smoke and plunky jazz wormed its way onto the street to mix with the low hanging clouds that blanketed the city.
By M.C. Finch 2 years ago in The Swamp
Lockdown
I can give you the date: March 11, 2020. Everything that led up to this moment and the fallout afterward may fall from the world’s memory over time, but I kept a running timeline from pre-2020 to January 2021. I know that one day my grandchildren will ask if any of “that stuff” actually happened so I collected article headlines, news photos, and the abundance of memes that one day won’t make sense out of context.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in The Swamp
NOITULOVE. Content Warning.
Introduction I wasn't so sure about doing this one, and I doubt this will even be considered for the challenge as it is not SWAMP material although it will touch on that, though ironically the video does include a swamp, but I still think it is worth sharing. It will contain lots of pivotal moments and may probably lose me some subscribers but if it makes one person think or give one person inspiration then it will be worth doing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in The Swamp
Where Will You Be in 5 Years?. Honorable Mention in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
I am sixteen years old, interviewing for a job making coffee at Tim Horton's. The small fast food coffee shop is filled with, what I would learn in On-Board Training were Arabica beans. Later on that smell would cling to me like my own sweat, seeping beyond my uniform and undershirt into my bras and skin. I'd throw my bra on the bed after work and try to find a clean one before school the next morning but no matter what detergent I used, they all smelled like Tim Horton's coffee. It felt like it took a year after quitting that job to get the smell of Arabica beans out of my hair.
By sleepy drafts2 years ago in The Swamp
The Process for Entering the United States. AI-Generated.
Entering the United States legally and gaining citizenship is a process that can seem complex, but it’s essential for anyone hoping to live and work in the country long-term. While illegal immigration is a topic of concern, this article will focus on the importance of following the legal steps to enter the U.S. and eventually become a U.S. citizen. Let’s dive into the journey from entry to citizenship!
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp
Black (Fear/Forgiveness)
We need to dispel the myth that empathy is ‘walking in someone else’s shoes.’ Rather than walking in your shoes, I need to learn how to listen to the story you tell about what it’s like in your shoes and believe you even when it doesn’t match my experiences.BRENÉ BROWN
By Laura Rodben2 years ago in The Swamp
