I was recently thinking of ways that I could give back to the debate community. Debate gave me opportunities to make new friends, travel the country, and grow in my independence. So, I decided that the best way to give back would be to share that experience with a new wave of kids. I decided that I wanted to create an introductory course to teach kids the basics about debate.
Read MoreA Parent's Responsibility...
Is there a right age to talk to your children about our history of racism, slavery, and hatred?
Read MoreDiscovering Family History...
I have decided to write a book about the life of my Papa, who came to the United States from Cuba in the early 1960’s. This first post covers some of my initial strategies for researching his life and experiences.
Read MoreThe Perfect Friend...
Today I was thinking about some of the people I have called my friends in my life. Then I had a thought: Does what we look for in a friend change as we grow older? So, to test this out, I asked an eleven year old child what the three most important qualities are in a friend, and I compared it to the response I got when I asked a forty-four year old the same question. Here are the results:
Read MoreMy Dream Dog
I am kind of obsessed with the Belgian Malinois. It is an extraordinary breed, and I am writing this post to share some of the reasons that I admire them so much. Let’s dive in!
Read MoreExpectation Versus Reality
Every name has a meaning of some kind. If you were to take a personality test you would be assigned a profile of your values, traits, strengths, and weaknesses. You were born under a zodiac sign. Imagine, for a moment, how different the world would be if you were expected to align your life to match these titles…
Read MoreBecoming A "Grown-Up"
This is a post for anyone who has felt melancholy about growing up.
Read MoreAn Italian Proverb...
In high school I chose to take Italian as my language. The thing that I remember most is an Italian proverb that has stuck with me ever since I heard it…
Read MoreHomemade Decorations
In this post I will present you with three reasons that you should consider making your own decorations. Let’s get started!
Read MoreMy Thoughts On A HBO Hit...
I first watched Big Little Lies while at university in spring. This past week I binged season two. I have seen a lot of different responses to the content of the show, and I have decided to share my thoughts on it here.
Read MoreI Am Easily Distracted
Do you get sidetracked easily? Have you ever experienced sitting down to do your work, but finding that so many other things are more interesting? This happens to me quite often. I have one simple solution to it. Keep reading to find out what it is!
Read MoreHD & Ultra HD Music
Amazon has launched a HD subscription.
Read MoreGetting What You Give
A short post on being intentional…
Read MoreSpend More Time
Some of my thoughts on time…
Read MoreWhat It Really Means To Learn...
There is this strange phenomenon that I have observed in today’s world. I seem to run into a lot of people who don’t know what it means to really learn something.
Read MoreShould I Say Something?
Recently, I was presented with an interesting question. It led to an internal debate as to what an individual’s moral obligation in a specific situation. If you like debating concepts, keep reading, and share your thoughts at the end!
Read MoreWhy I Walk
I often go for walks, and sometimes bicycle rides. Sometimes people ask me why I do it so much. So, I decided to write about it today.
Read MoreWhat If?
I watched something recently, it changed my life. For years I have wondered what message God was trying to get across to me. I wondered about a lot of things, but I finally realized something…
Read MoreStop Stopping Yourself
You hear all about stereotypes that frame entire generations by traits that only some people hold. I find it to be extremely frustrating, but for the purpose of impact, I’m about to do just that. Sorry in advance.
Read MoreA Child's Cartoon
I often help watch my nephew. He is a two year old, and he is the coolest person that I know. Recently, I was looking for a cartoon to watch with him, and I came across something we hadn’t seen before. A short, animated show called, The Gruffalo. It looked like a cute cartoon, so I put it on the television…
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