The American Education System – Do We Put Too Much Value Into It?

So, the current revision of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is set to max out at 1600 points. The previous version was 2400 points. And, when combined with the American College Testing (ACT) score, it's supposed to define a child's future, eligibility for college, and make or break their hopes and dreams. But, neither of …

‘Twas the Night After Elections …

'Twas the night after elections and in the White House, not a creature was stirring 'cause no one's about. The stockings were hung inside of Trump Tower, still cooling off from election night hour. Politicians were nestled all smug in their beds, while visions of presidents swooned in their heads. And Ma in her Prada …

The Santa Legacy, 10 Things You May Not Have Known About (Warning… spoilers)

No, by spoilers, I don't mean the type that have to do with movie or book endings; I mean the type that have to do with myths and legends ... WARNING: You MAY NOT like this - so please don't read ahead if you have a fragile constitution regarding Christmas ... Like most people, I …

U.S. Government Grants and Taxpayer Dollars: Some Important Things You Should Know, Right Now.

One of the many ways the U.S. puts taxpayer dollars back into the economy is through government grants and incentives. Some of these funds go toward infrastructure, some toward energy, and a lot is spent on research and development. And, while that's all well and good, the general public's concerns should not necessarily be about …

Abortion – Can We Be Both Pro-Life and Pro-Choice At The Same Time?

A new candidate is in office. And, subsequently, it means that 1 - 3 seats on the Supreme Court could be filled. With Roe vs. Wade still a hot topic, the reality is, there may be some decisions made soon regarding abortion. However, this is not a time for absolutes and extremes. We have evolved …

The Elections Are Over … But What Are The Real Take-Aways?

It's November 9, 2016. Donald J. Trump, candidate for the Republican party, has won the presidential nomination for the Office of the President of the United States of America. And, in what was truly an extremely emotionally driven election, not everything was what it seemed. All night long, poll numbers changed. Percentages of voters went …

80/20!! What Does It Mean and Why Is It Important to You?

Wow! Life's full of mysteries - and a whole lot more fun when we can continue to learn each and every day. While the growth of the internet has been a detriment to society in countless ways, the knowledge gained and research shared has provided some extremely valuable insight that's both entertaining - and enlightening. …

A Time Paradox … Paradoxically Speaking …

Recent movies like "Paradox" and the "ARQ", among others, have been addressing more and more the conundrum of a time paradox. And, while there certainly are a lot of possibilities, the unfortunate reality of the confusing twists and turns of these labyrinths of thought leaves many questions unanswered. While I have no answers myself, I …