It’s now that time of year Where all good folk gather near; Let down their hair and soak up the sun Run all day and celebrate fun Casting out all doubt and fear! The Limerick is a sort of nonsense poem with a more musical rhythm that makes them light and enjoyable. The first recognized […]
The Beauty Of Diversity: Breaking Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Ever have a moment, preparing for the day, when you stared down into the closet and realized that the pair of shoes you want to wear is missing its mate? During that moment of frustration, is there a voice in the back of your head saying, “why not wear it anyway and pair it with […]
Building The Foundations For Lady Justice
If you claim an extra 3 feet of your neighbor’s property as yours, he has recourse through civil court. If he covets your backyard grill and murders you while he’s stealing it, the wheels of justice take a different turn. From fence-line squabbles to criminal acts, our system works. It isn’t without flaws. Our country’s […]
Fear And Allegiance In America
What could be more American than Loyalty Day? We’re all red-blooded regardless of the color of our skin. No matter where we come from, we love our country. This nation is far from perfect, but it stands tall among the world’s strongest powers. As citizens, we’re free to vote, express opinions and worship as we […]
Stranded
April 25, 1953: James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins, and Rosalind Franklin publish a series of scientific studies that detail the nature and structure of the heretofore little understood double-helix DNA. Fast forward fifty years: the Human Genome Project celebrates its successful completion, paying homage to those scientists of old that made this monumental achievement […]
