Inner strength thrives on collective strength. It’s no surprise that solitary confinement is known to be one of the worst kinds of punishment. It causes irreversible damage to the psyche. It is a known fact that humans are social beings. We can’t exist alone for long. Just as it makes sense for a drop to…
I’ve driven through Las Vegas, played a game or two- didn’t lose any money probably because I didn’t exactly gamble, so I guess I haven’t really experienced Vegas, but about that we’ll talk another time. What brought a flood of memories back were the timing of song I heard on radio and a deck of…
“A country’s youth is its greatest wealth because it is its most precious potential. But the glitter of gold also attracts thieves. Thieves like ISIS are stealing it. In the past they stole over 3000 young men and 500 European girls. The youngsters joined ISIS not because they were Muslims or subscribed to its ideology, but because they were sick of their robotic lives and sought adventure, or they were disillusioned teenagers trying to find purpose…
My fight for independence started off with quite a few yanks of my favorite toys as a child. I remember holding ground as my best friend tugged the tail off of my toy horse or was it the doll’s hair? I’m not sure I recall too correctly, but it isn’t hard to forget the little…
A newfound joy has me hopping into my car with my toddler certain weekday mornings as we head to the library- story time for toddlers! This generous program is quite popular in the community considering that it’s fun for toddlers and puts them in an environment where they can learn, socialize and just have a…
Autumn has got to be one the best season’s to take a leisurely stroll! Maple trees hang low, their sunshine leaves dancing in the wind and offering quite a display of colors. An orange leaf with brown specks looks as though it may have been showered with rust dust from a welding shop, and another…
Ever witnessed a moving vehicle that just doesn’t stop? It’s like that bus from the movie “Speed,” which would explode if the driver ever took her foot off of the pedal! In fact, even in a perfect situation, accelerating without balancing the speed with brakes just means danger. Yeah, that can happen if you’re super…
For centuries, the people of the United States have celebrated and cherished their freedom. Fourth of July brings back memories of the nation’s forefathers and the heroic stories of its freedom fighters. If it weren’t for its independence, the country would not have progressed as a nation. With heartfelt gratitude to those who came before…
I grew up with plenty of adventure. Oftentimes I’d go hiking with my friends in thick forests, sometimes following a winding path to a river and at other times running downhill in search of blackberry bushes. Blackberry season was a favorite time of year. The berries were out of the world! We didn’t seem to…