Month: August 2016

Burkini ban

The title tells you what this blog post is about. The latest photo from France of a woman that was dressed modestly on a beach in France and forcibly undressed in a place where the “burkini” has been banned has struck a chord globally. I am glad to have this blog as a way to voice my opinion as it seems the Muslim woman’s … Read More Burkini ban

Birthday ponderings

Whether you celebrate birthdays or not, it can be a time of reflection. When I was younger, it was a time for my parents to celebrate ME only, my special day. As I have grown up, it has been a day to start facing realities. I certainly came to this Earth this day but where was I before that? I started my earthly journey … Read More Birthday ponderings

Teaching time management

It is back to school season here in the South. My eldest has just started middle school and with that has come a whole new set of expectations and responsibilities. Unfortunately, this has meant ad… Source: Teaching time management

Teaching time management

It is back to school season here in the South. My eldest has just started middle school and with that has come a whole new set of expectations and responsibilities. Unfortunately, this has meant adjusting to a new schedule and saying good bye to the freedom of summer vacation.  As a working mom, I do not have the time to micromanage the kids projects, … Read More Teaching time management

Democracy for all

Are you feeling mad that an asinine person has been nominated and can potentially be elected to the highest office in this nation? Don’t just sit on your butt and complain about it. You have … Source: Democracy for all

Democracy for all

Are you feeling mad that an asinine person has been nominated and can potentially be elected to the highest office in this nation? Don’t just sit on your butt and complain about it. You have been granted a very powerful tool, a tool so powerful that few societies in the history of humankind has allowed its members to utilize it. In the societies that … Read More Democracy for all