War Movies have been a mainstay of cinema since the medium has existed. Even in the days of silent film, many of the early hits were War Movies. Take a look at The General (1926) as an example of an early one and Greyhound (2020) as a more recent one. However, with the constant presence of this genre, there is a subgenre that has largely disappeared.
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American Robin
Common Snapping Turtle
My Feelings on Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens
This was written shortly after I saw The Force Awakens in early 2016. In the time since, I have found that my feelings on the movie have not changed.
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A response to a writing prompt in a Reddit thread.
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First Time
A horror short story I wrote back in college.
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Eastern Redbud
Think Global, Act Local
Many people have heard this phrase as a part of a call to action for environmental concerns. Many take it as a way to remind them to take local steps towards global changes. This is layered with the hope that if enough people act similarly, actions on a global scale will occur. While this is a good mindset to have, it misses the more important part of the slogan.
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