Remembering Chandra Levy
It's been a while since I've focused upon an actual news story here, but every now and then my mind wanders back to a true crime story because of the media and I feel that compelling urge to throw my two pennies onto the table. In 2001, Chandra Levy went missing. This became ...
And now for something serious…
There are many things in my life that I am passionate about that I don't take the time to write about here. It isn't that I don't care enough, it's that I understand and am aware that my passions are not the passions of everyone. And I also know that when people are ...
Guns for Circus Tickets: The Nashville Incentive
Back in July, a Nashville church offered an interesting incentive to people in the area to decrease violence: bring in your guns and for every gun you turn in, we'll give you 5 free tickets to see a circus that is coming to town.
When I initially heard about this program, the skeptic ...
The post where I don’t get into Michael Jackson drama
The title is the disclaimer. See how easily I did that? We can all do that. It's a choice. I'm not into demonizing the man that was my first six year old crush or idealizing the same man who, as a helping professional breaks my ever-loving heart with the issues I ...
Boys are growing up too fast
The other night, in my Gender Roles class, we watched the documentary 'Raising Cain.' Overall, it was an informative and thought-provoking film about boys and I highly recommend it for anyone who has a boy, who works with boys or who might do one or both someday. While I was watching it, there ...
Lions will cuddle you
Somedays, you just need a hug. From someone who is bigger than you. And who could eat you for dinner.
What I love about this video is the playful aspect of these wild lions. At the same time, I kept waiting for 'the hitch.' By that, I suppose I mean the moment ...