Articles
Reflections:
Memorable people who have touched our lives
After reading Mitch Albom's book, "For one more day," I felt as if he read my mind. The book made me wonder what I would do if I had one more day to make it all right but most importantly, it made me want to mend the relationships I have on this earth as soon as possible.I suddenly had a feeling of remorse because there was s... More..
Relationships & Family (Other)
How do you know when it's real love
"The heart has its reasons which reason does not understand "At some point in our lives, whether early in childhood or late in adulthood, we develop feelings for someone, which starts a relationship, and sometimes these relationships fail. Because a relationship fails, it does not mean that you are a bad person, it just means ... More..
Poetry
In my dreams
In my dreams. I imagine the touch of his lips on mine, Each time the softness is so divine. We kiss , we touch, we caress each other's face O Lord grant us restraint together in this place. Our love has been hidden for many O reason Husbands, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, or just not the right season. We demonstrated self control ... More..
Pulitzer Center
How concerned should Americans be about HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean?
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook"As Americans, we would be making a grave mistake if we were not concerned with HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean. There are islands in the Caribbean which are designated as the top vacation spots in the world. Places like Aruba and Jamaica, among many others, are "Party Ce... More..
Children & DivorceDivorce and children:
Putting children first
For most of us, the first thing we think about after we get married is having children, for others it is the farthest thing on the mind. For those of us who think about having children after marriage, we also need to think of what type of parents we will be. While there is not a book written that can tell you what personality... More..
Medical Concerns & Issues
What to expect while living with a thyroid problem
For almost a year I had been an emotional wreck, but I convinced myself that this was what happened after your mid-thirties. When the symptoms persisted, I went to see my doctor and asked her how old a person had to be before they began the menopausal process because I was sure that I was at that point in my life. After discu... More..
Family Values Family values:
How times have changed
Many, many years ago it was the belief of most cultures that the man is the bread winner of the family. In fact, most women dreamed of becoming a stay at home wife and mother, which was their only ambition in life. Not to say anything is wrong with that, there isn't! But I must say that this part of our culture has died i... More..
Self-Awareness & RealizationReflections:
Living every day with passion
Reflections: Living every day with passion "It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives"These words of wisdom, above, are essential to my life today. I never ever thought that I would be able to do the things I have done in my life. In my early years, I experienced my step father abusing my mother which devastated me. Aft... More..
Pulitzer Center
Should the US consider Ethiopia an ally despite its poor human rights record?
Should the US consider Ethiopia an ally despite its poor human rights record?"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" If we as a people do not change, we cannot grow and if we do not groware we really living? Ethiopia had their first, comparatively, free and fair election on May 15, 2005 with 90 percent of the co... More..
How do you define yourself?
What really defines us? Is it the color of our skin, the car we drive, the house we live in, the clothes we wear or the jobs we hold? Is it our status in society or the people we are married to? Or is it really how we conduct ourselves and the values we live by? Most of us aspire to be the best person possible but when it... More..
Is falling in love really that easy
A letter from a friend …Is falling in love really that easy? I feel like I am a thief in the night. I steal hearts while I sleep and pilfer glances at the corner of my eyes. I cannot allow anyone to see me or know that I might be fascinated by their physical appearance or their tender personality. They might decide to pursue me... More..
Memorable people who have touched our lives
After reading Mitch Albom's book, "For one more day," I felt as if he read my mind. The book made me wonder what I would do if I had one more day to make it all right but most importantly, it made me want to mend the relationships I have on this earth as soon as possible.I suddenly had a feeling of remorse because there was s... More..
Relationships & Family (Other)
How do you know when it's real love
"The heart has its reasons which reason does not understand "At some point in our lives, whether early in childhood or late in adulthood, we develop feelings for someone, which starts a relationship, and sometimes these relationships fail. Because a relationship fails, it does not mean that you are a bad person, it just means ... More..
Poetry
In my dreams
In my dreams. I imagine the touch of his lips on mine, Each time the softness is so divine. We kiss , we touch, we caress each other's face O Lord grant us restraint together in this place. Our love has been hidden for many O reason Husbands, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, or just not the right season. We demonstrated self control ... More..
Pulitzer Center
How concerned should Americans be about HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean?
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook"As Americans, we would be making a grave mistake if we were not concerned with HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean. There are islands in the Caribbean which are designated as the top vacation spots in the world. Places like Aruba and Jamaica, among many others, are "Party Ce... More..
Children & DivorceDivorce and children:
Putting children first
For most of us, the first thing we think about after we get married is having children, for others it is the farthest thing on the mind. For those of us who think about having children after marriage, we also need to think of what type of parents we will be. While there is not a book written that can tell you what personality... More..
Medical Concerns & Issues
What to expect while living with a thyroid problem
For almost a year I had been an emotional wreck, but I convinced myself that this was what happened after your mid-thirties. When the symptoms persisted, I went to see my doctor and asked her how old a person had to be before they began the menopausal process because I was sure that I was at that point in my life. After discu... More..
Family Values Family values:
How times have changed
Many, many years ago it was the belief of most cultures that the man is the bread winner of the family. In fact, most women dreamed of becoming a stay at home wife and mother, which was their only ambition in life. Not to say anything is wrong with that, there isn't! But I must say that this part of our culture has died i... More..
Self-Awareness & RealizationReflections:
Living every day with passion
Reflections: Living every day with passion "It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives"These words of wisdom, above, are essential to my life today. I never ever thought that I would be able to do the things I have done in my life. In my early years, I experienced my step father abusing my mother which devastated me. Aft... More..
Pulitzer Center
Should the US consider Ethiopia an ally despite its poor human rights record?
Should the US consider Ethiopia an ally despite its poor human rights record?"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" If we as a people do not change, we cannot grow and if we do not groware we really living? Ethiopia had their first, comparatively, free and fair election on May 15, 2005 with 90 percent of the co... More..
How do you define yourself?
What really defines us? Is it the color of our skin, the car we drive, the house we live in, the clothes we wear or the jobs we hold? Is it our status in society or the people we are married to? Or is it really how we conduct ourselves and the values we live by? Most of us aspire to be the best person possible but when it... More..
Is falling in love really that easy
A letter from a friend …Is falling in love really that easy? I feel like I am a thief in the night. I steal hearts while I sleep and pilfer glances at the corner of my eyes. I cannot allow anyone to see me or know that I might be fascinated by their physical appearance or their tender personality. They might decide to pursue me... More..