Consumerism during the holiday season
Black Friday fails to save consumer dollars. It’s true, Nike and PacSun promote all-store discount sales for their already over-priced items, and spenders...
Contending with Adversity
I have haunting memories of elementary school lunchrooms. Packed together with barely an inch of stuffy air to separate you from your neighbor, students...
Giving Back Christmas
Stepping out of the San Diego Airport, I was refreshed by the beautiful panorama of succulent palm trees situated like dominoes stretched across...
The Strength to Learn
Shoulders hunched and hands intertwined in front of me, my eyes wandered and slowly focused upon pink tennis shoes labeled “L” for left and “R” for right. I waited while...
Private Perfection
The room was courteously silent as my nine-year-old brother skittered to the front of the restaurant. His head was bowed, his eyes glancing...
A Humble Thanksgiving
Thick beams of sunlight beat down upon me as my eyes hungrily scanned the area for even the most minuscule amount of shade. The air was...
Inspiring my Inner Child
I held his hand and led him to the mounting block where he would be assisted onto the horse. His sparkling ocean blue eyes wandered around the arena until...
The Danger in Freedom
I read To Kill A Mockingbird last year and noticed how much freedom Scout and Jem had for their age. They walked into and all around town on...
The Sweet Taste of Life
I wanted to lick the spoon. At 15 years old, I had never been able to do that before. I felt the temptation bubble up in my body as I...
Passion in the Performing Arts
I remember sitting in the back of the studio, arms crossed, back rigid, gaze straight ahead but my attention was wandering around the...