Our World
Our world is vibrant, diverse, and constantly changing: one moment edge-of-your-seat exciting, the next moment heartbreaking. Visit this section for a discussion of what’s going on in our world, and don’t forget to add your perspective!
American spirit, alive
I don’t live in a Norman Rockwell painting, but in my corner of the world, in Sacramento, CA, the neighborhood goes all out with patriotic spirit for the July 4 parade. Children decorate their bikes; parents deck out their kids’ strollers and ride-on toys, and everybody’s in the mood to celebrate what’s great about the… Continue Reading
Marina Keegan: An unforgettable voice, gone too soon
Marina Keegan died tragically on Saturday Photo via Facebook/Yale Daily News On May 26, 2012, Marina Keegan died in a car crash, just days after having graduated from Yale. She was about to start her first job as an assistant for the New Yorker, and she had completed a musical with friends that is about… Continue Reading
In the age of the first black president, racism persists
It’s difficult to imagine, in an era when an African American is the leader of the free world, that racism would rear its ugly head in two very different incidents during the past two weeks. First, the heartbreaking story of Trayvon Martin, a young African American who took a shortcut through a gated community on… Continue Reading
Singer-songwriter Jewel shines a spotlight on childhood hunger
Jewel, who experienced hunger and homelessness as a child, volunteers at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Recording artist Jewel is no stranger to success. Her albums have gone platinum, and she’s been a household name for over a decade. What few realize is that Jewel is also no stranger to food insecurity. Growing up,… Continue Reading
Why I want my daughter to be a Girl Scout
I’m not one to brag, but I’ve always been extremely proud of my Girl Scout Gold Award. The equivalent to the Eagle Scout Award for Boy Scouts, it is the organization’s highest award. For my Gold Award, I organized a benefit concert for the Humane Society. I hired the bands, secured the location, advertised, and… Continue Reading
You’ve heard of the f-bomb: well, how about the “j-word”?
I’m not a fan of the f-bomb. These days people toss it into everyday conversations like an overzealous Olive Garden waiter dumping cracked pepper on a wilted Caesar salad. We’ve become a nation of gutter mouths. But times change. Believe it or not, back in the 1940s, the “j-word” was the one the enforcers of… Continue Reading
Remembering the victims of Sandy Hook in pictures
If you would like to help the victims and their families, I came across this great article: How to Help People of Sandy Hook and Newtown, Conn. It contains links to numerous charities helping the families of the victims and the students and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary. Also, the plan is to Help… Continue Reading