All posts in July 2017

Climate change is something that the world has had to deal with for decades now. Although most people just ignore the fact, climate change has become a big issue. Scientists predict that climate change will have a great impact on the future of the Earth. An example of this is Hurricane Matthew, which occurred in…

These mini pizzas are quick, easy to make, and delicious! (Note: This recipe makes 2 mini pizzas) Ingredients: – 1 English muffin cut in half – 1 teaspoon tomato paste – 1 teaspoon red pesto – 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese or cheddar – Salt and pepper Method: 1. Toast the muffins and leave them to…

Here is a continuation of Mt. Impossible. It is Day 6 and 7 of Brooke’s journal. Day 6: I change into zip-off trekking pants, a full sleeved shirt, and a fleece jacket. Today, we will go through the heath and rainforest zone (we will stop in the rainforest zone at about 6,000 ft). I grab…

It was a bright, sunny day. The sun was high in the air, and I couldn’t wait to go outside. As I sat through my English class, listening to my teacher talk about Shakespeare, all I could think about was going outside. Just then, I noticed something glinting out of the corner of my eye,…

Here is a continuation of Mt. Impossible. It is Day 4 and 5 of Brooke’s journal. Day 4: Today, we will summit Mt. Kilimanjaro! Even though I have climbed 3 times before, this is still pretty new to me. I put on a long sleeved shirt, full pants, and a thick jacket. I am also…

Here is another one of my favorite recipes. This bean dip goes great with tortilla chips, and is easy to make. Ingredients: I cup refried beans 1/2 cup salsa 1 ripe avocado Freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice Sea salt 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Sour cream (optional) Directions: 1. Mix the refried beans and taco…

Here is a continuation from my post on July 12th. It is Day 2 and 3 of Brooke’s climb. Day 2 I wake up to the alarm on my watch. I stretch out and scramble up. I know there is still an hour till we actually leave, but I could get a few pictures and…

A mass extinction is not just one specie disappearing. By definition, it is when 75% of the world’s species go extinct. The Earth has had five so far, and none have been caused by humans. This may change soon, though. Since industrialization began in the 1800s, humans have been polluting the Earth, burning fossil fuels,…

This is a fictional story about a girl named Brooke climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It is written as journal entries, and follows Brooke through the week-long journey. Here is Brooke’s journal entry as she packs for the trip, and her first day of climbing. Before The Journey: My name is Brooke Spears, and I am getting…

Here’s a short story I wrote. Hope you enjoy! It was a dark, stormy night. The wind howled, and buckets of rain poured down from the sky. Not a single person was to be seen, but deep in the forest, a cloaked figure trudged through the mud. The figure came to a stop, and removed…