Monthly Archives: February 2008

Spice up that Gumbo, Hillary!

February 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Politics

I know what Hillary is doing wrong. And before I get knee-deep into this, let me state for the record - I voted for Barack Obama.
There is no denying Hillary is smart, gutsy, driven and experienced. She probably would make a fine commander-in-chief. But she just doesn’t inspire. I don’t swoon with hope when she talks. [...]

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Pacifism

February 21st, 2008 | Posted in Politics

Pacifism. What is it? What does it really, truly mean to be a pacifist? Is it holding a sign declaring opposition to war – to violent acts against other humans? Is it a passive resignation to not participate in the military, to never use a weapon for destruction? Or, is this a narrow definition?
As I [...]

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My awakening

February 20th, 2008 | Posted in Family Life

I call the year I turned 30, the year of awakening. Something about turning 30 and becoming pregnant with my third child ‘birthed’ a realization that my entire life up to that point had mostly been lived with the purpose of pleasing others. Every decision I made, every turn in the road I had taken, [...]

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The Jena Six – Repost

February 12th, 2008 | Posted in Family Life, Politics

I’m reposting because of all I’ve written on this blog, it is the closest to my heart. If you read about my ‘repreive’, you will know I’m coming back to post in a different format. In the meantime, read something that means a lot to me.
The Jena Six. For most Americans, it is a news [...]

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Finding my Balance and taking a Reprieve

February 12th, 2008 | Posted in Stuff

I’ve obviously not posted in a while. I’m taking a break from things that don’t bring me joy. While writing is my passion, I’ve realized the format I started in was entrenched in my mindset I had while self-employed. I was writing for the wrong reasons. Thus, I didn’t enjoy it. I’m taking a break [...]

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