Media-With-An-Agenda (A.K.A. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”)
We live in a Democracy: a government that works based on the premise that the citizens of the US will educate themselves on the issues at hand, and vote on leaders who they feel will make the best decisions to address those issues. However, educating ourselves is becoming increasingly difficult. Many are getting their news by following the social media links of others that share the same views, using the same television and radio resources, and going to the same print materials. And news is no longer simply that: it’s often reported with an opinion and bias attached — and people seek out … Continue reading Media-With-An-Agenda (A.K.A. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”)
#MadeItBetter: Because Plastic Doesn’t Belong Anywhere But a Bin
It’s not made-up media garbage. There’s a real problem taking over our streets and waterways, our forests and oceans. Plastic. I found heaven years ago in the West Coast shores of Ireland. This last visit, however, I was genuinely bothered … Continue reading #MadeItBetter: Because Plastic Doesn’t Belong Anywhere But a Bin
‘Good Guy’ Muslims: Why America Should Embrace Its Islamic People
“Living is easy with eyes closed — Misunderstanding all you see.” — John Lennon It was voting day. Despite having a flight to catch, I went to the polls and waited 45 minutes to vote for a candidate who only … Continue reading ‘Good Guy’ Muslims: Why America Should Embrace Its Islamic People
Learning Through Loss
I knew it was over three days before it happened. I started crying right in the middle of a concert — somehow knowing that the words sung would be those I would remember you by. I’ve yet to figure out how to dissolve a … Continue reading Learning Through Loss
This is the Black Widow My Sister Nearly Fed Her Two Year Old
Giving grapes to your two year old shouldn’t be a potentially deadly undertaking. But this week, when my sister went to prepare her daughter’s snack, she was greeted with a startling surprise. “I opened the top of the bag and … Continue reading This is the Black Widow My Sister Nearly Fed Her Two Year Old
An Open Letter to Volkswagen Regarding My ‘Clean Diesel’
When your sales guy told me, two years ago, about the Beetle TDI — a car, he said, that “burns so clean, you could breathe from the exhaust pipe,” — I had serious doubts. But when he lead me to a wall … Continue reading An Open Letter to Volkswagen Regarding My ‘Clean Diesel’
Sleep in a Cave
♫ “In the jungle, the mighty jungle…” ♫ As we prepared to leave for our honeymoon, we faced one common reaction amongst our friends. “You’re doing what!?”. And I understood. While many prefer romantic days on the beach: massages by the ocean, … Continue reading Sleep in a Cave
My Friend’s Son Is Vaccine Damaged
My friend Sarah is the type who just thrives on being a mother. She struggled to get pregnant and suffered because of it: the thought of not having children just devastated her. She was rewarded with a beautiful, healthy daughter — then … Continue reading My Friend’s Son Is Vaccine Damaged
The Origin of “So A Horse Walks Into a Bar…” Jokes
Deep within the jungles of Belize, there is a most unusual place. Whether one would refer to it as an “adventure lodge”, horse stable, a resort or a zoo is all a matter of focus, I guess. But when we … Continue reading The Origin of “So A Horse Walks Into a Bar…” Jokes
There’s No Better Time of Day Than “Music Time!”
Beware. This video’s incredibly addictive. Continue reading There’s No Better Time of Day Than “Music Time!”
Little Lessons Learned -- Stories of a Life to Help Shape your own 