When I have a bad day it is because of work being a struggle, a flat tire in the rain, a fight with my significant other, or my check engine light coming on indicating not only a burden to my car, but soon a burden to my wallet. These moments of despair are short lived; there is not light at the end of the tunnel, but rather I am already standing outside of the tunnel; a mere speedbump in the road, not a cliff.
Category: Societal Issues
Who Died?
Brussels suffered the largest terrorist attack last month. The death toll of 35 people is still rising. The disgusting photos of the blood spattered men, women and children will be engraved upon the minds of the citizens of Belgium forever.
Skiing Through “Flow”
When I was in high school, our senior class took a ski trip to a local ski resort. Upon arrival, I made my way directly to the lodge to find a good seat to view the mountain and a warm cup of hot chocolate. I watched skier after skier descend from the peak; some of them made it to the bottom, some of them ended up cartwheeling down.
No Girls Allowed!
The purpose of this post is to bring to light some of the injustices women face; specifically, I plan to look at the gender-wage gap, women in business, and women in politics.
Marshmallows, Social Security and Climate Change
On New Year’s Eve at around 11pm, I was walking to a live concert in Florence, Italy with a half empty wine bottle by my side. As I came around the corner in front of the former basilica of the Medici family, I saw a crowd of around a 1000 or so people listening to the music. I started to move to get a better view of the stage as the song ended and I heard the singer say, “Isn’t it sad that the United States Government will not acknowledge climate change?” I froze. Continue reading “Marshmallows, Social Security and Climate Change”
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