I am currently around two thirds of the way through society’s long-time classic, The Three Musketeers. Written by Alexandre Dumas in the early 19th century, this book offers glimpses into the elaborate world of the musketeers and follows the prominent trio and their companion, through their time serving as the king’s most respected guards. Dumas … Continue reading Alexandra’s Letter Essay #8: The Three Musketeers
February 23, 2016 I have recently finished reading the book The Thirteenth Continuum, written by debut author, Jennifer Brody. This 402 page science fiction book features two determined characters with separate lives. The narrator follows Myra and Aero as they attempt to break free from their very different, but equally oppressive governments. The author does … Continue reading Alexandra’s Letter Essay #6: The Thirteenth Continuum
Alexandra Popescu Mr. Jockers Period 5 ILA February 10, 2017 Car Crash Conundrum Have you ever heard of people speaking the phrase, “I saw my life flash before my eyes” and ever wonder if that actually ever happened or if they just wanted to emphasize that moment to make it seem way more dramatic … Continue reading Alexandra P.: Memoir
The Perfect Summer Day Into the murky water Aboard the kayaks that I can’t maneuver Along the lake’s gentle waves and subtle ripples Following the path my friends take Amid the rocks that refuse to let us pass Through the small entrance into the basin Towards the crystalline cascading waterfalls Onto the rocks along the … Continue reading Alexandra’s Prepositional Phrase Poem
October 27, 2016 I recently finished reading the book The Raft written by S.A. Bodeen. This 231 page suspenseful novel has earned a lot of recognition by various authors and journals. Published in 2012, Bodeen acquired the inspiration to write this book from her past experience of flying over a small island by the name … Continue reading Alexandra’s Letter Essay #2: The Raft
Alexandra Hard-working, competitive, friendly, determined Daughter of Wanda and Radu, sister of Daniel (8) Lover of my beloved dog Molly, the excitement of being on the ice, and my family. Who feels thankful for the laughs that life offers, for the annoying friends that can occasionally be ok, and the bliss of Starbucks Who finds … Continue reading Bio-Poem: Alexandra