Westlake Short Story

“The suburban subdivision was unquestionable a successful product. For many, it was a vast improvement over what they were used to. The houses were specious compared to city dwellings, and they contained modern conveniences. Air, light, and a modicum of greenery came with the package” (Kunstler, 105). Once again, living in Levittown was more logical than living anywhere else.

Thesis: Buying your first home can be an enjoyable, exciting and profitable experience given specific knowledge of the process and a basic understanding of the market place.

In the latest issue of This Old House, check out how a neglected 1928 bungalow makes for a cozy cottage redo. Buying a first house is a personal landmark that often signals the beginning of adulthood. But at 26, Brenna Byerlotzer didn't have homeownership on her mind when she came upon the small stone house that she would claim as her own. In fact, she decided in a split second to take the major domestic step. Despite that sudden start, nothing else in her home-owning saga would move fast. Grab this issue to read this exciting story, which shows how a first-time homeowner revives a neglected house with patience, perseverance, and a little help from her skilled friends.

The lessons I’ve received from transitioning through the church as a child, youth, and adult member have taught me a number of lessons; patience, reverence, and empathy are all traits I’ve strengthened, and they have undoubtably helped me through my high school career. Taught how to ask thoughtful questions, I’m unashamed of my curiosity. Our faith is not always one of direct answers— even our most devoted

Soon they’ll realize that they have the house they wanted, but that they can’t afford to do anything other than pay for that house. This example is just one of many that happens everyday, and it’s a perfect example of how people don’t think before they make

Similarly in ‘Neighbors,’ Bill and her wife’s efforts in making their lives happy, they distanced themselves by spending most time replicating their neighbor’s lives, making the reality much more

Margaret Mary School, had the time of her life last summer attending Totus Tuus, a summer mission program for parish youth offered by Spiritus. Madeline enjoyed her experience so much, she shared her experience to her father and her father was very impressed by Spiritus work. Bob, Madeleine's father, mentions that he's never seen his daughter so excited about the Catholic Church. Bob also adds that he thinks it is very neat how they incorporate the kids with mass. Bob, who is Presbyterian, and his wife, who belongs to a Congregational church, said Madeline wasn’t raised Catholic. She went to public school through first grade and her parents enrolled her at St. Margaret Mary in second grade.When Madeline came home the first day of school praying, her parents were impressed. “It kind of put me back on my heels,” said Bob. “I went to the children’s Mass and then Madeline started asking to go to Mass all the time.” As you can see this ministry has left a huge impact on this family's life and spiritual life. Bob, started taking Madeline to more masses because she became so interested in her faith. He then thought to himself about converting to Catholicism. In the next year Bob converted and became a member to the church. If you think about this, imagine how many other kids got so excited about the Catholic Church. It’s insane how one kid can change an individual in the course of a year. Spiritus left a very big impact on this

It all began in Forth Worth, Texas on June 9, 1964, when Mr. and Mrs. Tisdale celebrated the welcoming of their third baby boy entering the world of curiosity. With the biggest smile ever, from there his parents knew something about Wayman. That God has something big planned in his future that will change his and his parents live, but his parents didn’t know how big. Suddenly, a loud church bell sounded the whole street, herded in like a herd of cattle everyone to Friendship Baptist Church to hear the word of God be spoken by Dr. Louis L. Tisdale. Cries erupted from the congregation from the Holy Ghost spreading from the tongue of one powerful man. Exclaiming how wonderful God is, and is promised for a better life. Little did the Tisdales know how powerful this statement would be to their lives.

We couldn’t stay in our 2 room garage with two babies, so we had to find somewhere else to live. There was cheap land for sale 20km out of Liverpool, at a place called Rossmore. Erich called the real estate man, and we drove to Rossmore to see him. I must have asked a dozen time how much further, because Erich had said it wasn’t that far out. To me it might have as well been to the moon. I wasn’t used to great distances yet….”

The saints illustrated in this glass window, represent the importance of education. The Venerable Cornelia Connelly (center) - born in Philadelphia on January 15, 1809 to April 18, 1879 - was the Foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus or the SHCJ and is honored here in her role as an educator. In 1846, she and three companions traveled to Derby, England to create the SHCJ which focused primarily on the education of the poor. There were organized classes seven days a week both day and night for the children who worked in factories and poor women ; sundays were for religious instruction. After her unfortunate death in 1879, the SHCJ continued to find schools - one of which being the esteemed Rosemont College. Cornelia’s window shows her instructing a young girl, while the predella features an image of the motherhouse in Rome, a testament to the order she founded.

The desire for home ownership is something embedded in our DNA. Claiming property and owning a house is a critical part of the “American Dream.” Home ownership represents more than just a place to rest your head at night. Your home is the environment that serves as a setting for your journey through life. It’s the place of your children’s first steps, family birthdays, barbeques, amongst many other significant events. Your home is the backdrop that describes you and your family. Although many American’s were financially hurt by the trillions lost in the home equity market during the housing bubble, there is and will always be a desire to own a home. The most vital part is that American’s who lost their homes during the crash, learn from their past, so that they do not repeat a foreclosure.

Throughout Everyday Use, the narrator speaks of the home they live in, and the routines that they are accustomed to. Every day, the mother and daughter work on their yard, making sure that it lives up to its standard of being like an “extended living room.” The narrator continually mentions her rough appearance, her manly characteristics from working. The mother and daughter take great pride in their yard and house. They want to make sure that “anyone can come and sit and look up into the elm tree and wait for the breezes that

Suburbia: the go-to place for spreading out because of being a bit too cramped in the 700 square foot conurbation apartment. Haphazardly, the suburbs are a place to get away from the staunching garbage and the loud noises; but more importantly, they lack the people. Instead, the suburbs are about having that starter home, with the white picket fence, next to that cul-de-sac, in a crime-free neighborhood and within proximity of the school the child will be attending. Marry young, have daughter and son, grow old, and live happily ever after; the American Dream.

The American suburbs are a valuable community for families. Some would debate that they are the best place to raise a family. They can provide a safe, loving, and nourishing place for a children but can also be a sheltered place to grow up. Suburbs are places with community and family and are a very important part of today 's society and culture. “For many Americans the word suburb conjures up an image of post-world war II single family tract homes, products of the age of automobiles and superhighways” (American Suburbs Pg1 Teaford, p. 1). Living in suburbs my whole life, I can testify to the fact that the days of the World War II, single family tract homes are gone, and in their place stand mcmansions that are built to satisfy our empty hearts. Although suburbs seem like a great place to live, there are still many problems within them and a huge lack of true Christianity. I strongly believe that many people in the suburbs are living lives without meaning and without God. People turn to suburbs to find happiness in items and people. But in the end the amenities of a suburb fail. It fails to complete us as people. As Christians we need to respond to suburbs in a respectful and effective way. walking with them through life with love and compassion.

There comes a time in everyone’s life when we ask ourselves the age-old question which has tormented so many, “Should I live in the city or in the country?” Imagine deciding whether to live in just one specific area for the rest of your life. Many would argue that the hectic lifestyle that a big city provides clearly places it ahead of a suburban landscape. Others, however, would claim that the serene and restful environment of the countryside is much more satisfying than the city could ever be. It is important to be clear that not all vast cities are the same, and it goes the same way for the suburban regions of America. The city and country lifestyle are two distinct types of living, each with their own pros and cons that may overlap at times. Between these two, there are numerous differences when looking at their environment, distinct social opportunities, and contrastive cost of living. One way or another, all the facts will be laid down, and a deeper insight into why people settle in either the city or the suburbs shall become apparent.