The concept of patriotism is one that has evolved for me over time. It was easy for me to define when I was younger. To be patriotic meant to be proud of my country and to defend it against ideals that would cause it harm. I grew up in a…
Truthfully I never thought that what I once believed to be a black and white issue such as modesty would become such an inflammatory topic. I grew up wearing certain clothes that would be defined as “modest” never second-guessing what — or who — defined them as modest and have…
The U.S. Department of Education came up last night during the GOP’s debate. As usual, there were promises of abolishing this department along with others, but these promises are indicative of how little the GOP candidates and their fans know about what the Department actually does or what its purpose is….
I’m sincerely so sorry if my flowery and educated words ignited something inside you. And I’m so sorry if I didn’t know you measured my Christian worth in red cupped servings So sorry if I’m a rambling mess every time I post — (every single time, you say) — my mental…
Leasing out the American Dream isn’t something I ever thought was even possible when I little girl. Like many of my friends when we played with our Barbies (don’t judge), our American Dreams were filled with houses, flower gardens, children and spouses who would fill our lives with hearts and…
WDBJ-TV journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were shot on live television yesterday by a former employee and the nation is reeling again in the wake of another senseless act of gun violence. Like many, I could only stare speechlessly as the first headlines scrolled across various social media sites….
