Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Ethan's Book Report
I just finished the book "The Boy Who Dared," by Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Even though it's aimed at youth and is short, it's a great book.
The main character, Helmuth Hubener, is inspiring. He took risks more bold than people twice his age. He got the death sentence for speaking out. He gave his life to protect others, while at the same time making a statement. He was the youngest "war criminal" to be executed in Germany.
Reading this book made me grateful for all that I have. I take for granted my freedom and rights. The Nazis took away freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and many others. I can criticize the government all I want without punishment. Helmuth was killed in cold blood just for speaking the truth! I used to think people were just given rights and freedom. Now I know differently. I knew about the merciless killings by Hitler on the battlefield, but I didn't know about this.
I can almost put myself in Helmuth's spot. I am Mormon as well. I call my grandparents Omi and Opa. And to imagine that this was real! It's people like Helmuth that help the world. Revolutions rarely happen because everyone is too selfish. but Helmuth helped to stop World War II because he cared for his friends, family, home, and the world. He gave his life for a new Germany.
As you can see, I'm very passionate about this subject. I can't put half of my emotions about this book on paper. I cried while writing this. I looked at all I have and thought about the privilege it is to read books from other countries and listen to or watch media from other countries. It makes me love America. This book has changed me. I feel lucky for all I have. This is the most emotional book I have ever read. It gets so much across in so few words. I have to hold back tears every time I look at the cover. This is a great, and perhaps life-changing, book. Hats off to Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Helmuth died with dignity and his legend will live on!
The main character, Helmuth Hubener, is inspiring. He took risks more bold than people twice his age. He got the death sentence for speaking out. He gave his life to protect others, while at the same time making a statement. He was the youngest "war criminal" to be executed in Germany.
Reading this book made me grateful for all that I have. I take for granted my freedom and rights. The Nazis took away freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and many others. I can criticize the government all I want without punishment. Helmuth was killed in cold blood just for speaking the truth! I used to think people were just given rights and freedom. Now I know differently. I knew about the merciless killings by Hitler on the battlefield, but I didn't know about this.
I can almost put myself in Helmuth's spot. I am Mormon as well. I call my grandparents Omi and Opa. And to imagine that this was real! It's people like Helmuth that help the world. Revolutions rarely happen because everyone is too selfish. but Helmuth helped to stop World War II because he cared for his friends, family, home, and the world. He gave his life for a new Germany.
As you can see, I'm very passionate about this subject. I can't put half of my emotions about this book on paper. I cried while writing this. I looked at all I have and thought about the privilege it is to read books from other countries and listen to or watch media from other countries. It makes me love America. This book has changed me. I feel lucky for all I have. This is the most emotional book I have ever read. It gets so much across in so few words. I have to hold back tears every time I look at the cover. This is a great, and perhaps life-changing, book. Hats off to Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Helmuth died with dignity and his legend will live on!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Piano Survey
Weston has been taking Piano Lessons and we have been talking about if people want to play the piano. He created a survey--please take it and later we will publish our findings!! :)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDN9PJG
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDN9PJG
The song that Omi wrote
Gross Apples in the Night
(sang to the tune "Ghost Riders in the Night")
I looked beneath the covers and I looked beneath the sheets
Down at the bottom of the bed where Aidan keeps his feet.
There was something slimy there, there was an awful sight--
Gross apples in the night!
(sang to the tune "Ghost Riders in the Night")
I looked beneath the covers and I looked beneath the sheets
Down at the bottom of the bed where Aidan keeps his feet.
There was something slimy there, there was an awful sight--
Gross apples in the night!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Poem
Weston had to memorize a poem for January, and this is what he brought home from school. We thought you would all enjoy it.
I made myself a snowball
as perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
and let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas
and a pillow for its head.
Then last night it ran away,
but first it wet the bed!
I made myself a snowball
as perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
and let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas
and a pillow for its head.
Then last night it ran away,
but first it wet the bed!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
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