World Issues
A Letter to America
Dear America; This is your first week with a new leader; President Biden is now your commander in chief. I realize that close to half of your people had hoped he wouldn't be, so I understand if you're feeling pretty divided right now. With 3.28 million people it's...
read moreKeeping it Together (But Still 6 Feet Apart)….
If I were to try and think up the perfect beginning scene for a truly epic horror movie, there would be a group of people who have been thrown into the ocean--through no fault of their own--and they are hanging onto something while they know, beyond a shadow of a...
read moreI Have to Say…
We can choose not to live in fear, but to live responsibly and smartly.
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Unexpected
I recently heard someone say that totally unexpected news brings out dumb statements. Think about it. You receive some information you were completely not expecting and it takes your brain some extra time to process it. If your kid studied hours for a test and knew...
read moreYou Actually Sometimes Can Judge a Book by its Cover
Yesterday I was at the book store searching for Christmas gifts for my newest nephew and niece. I wanted something that would catch their attention--maybe something that had fun textures to touch and feel--but also something that would be entertaining for their...
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Take Just a Moment…
In just a short time from now, a historic meeting will be taking place. The president of our United States will be meeting with Kim Jon-un, the leader of North Korea. You may have been over-hearing about this meeting for some time now. It was on, it was off, it's back...
read moreTwo Sides of Christmas
Today I have had the luxury (not to brag or anything!) or being able to stay home for a few hours and get stuff done. My plan was to get some computer work finished and wrap the gifts that I need to send to friends and family across the country. I loaded all the...
read moreA Letter to Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and America
Dear Mrs. Clinton; I want to take a moment to say, "Thank you." Although you and I may not agree on some of the issues, I have certainly admired your perseverance and diligence through this election. Here's the thing: you were the first woman to run for President at...
read moreDiagonal Walkers
Not so long ago I found myself at the mall (aka Dante's third ring of hades) doing some back to school clothes shopping. As we walked into Children's Place I turned between some clothes racks and found myself hilariously blocked by a boy. He couldn't have been more...
read moreThe Aftermath of Independence Day
I love the 4th of July! All the red white and blue, the gathering of friends and family, and--despite our differences--coming together as a country to celebrate what independence really means. In our neighborhood we have the cutest parade: Americana at its best! I'll...
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