Almost everyone knows about the fifty states that make up the United States of America. But did you know some are landlocked? Better yet, do you know which states are landlocked? If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t. In fact, I didn’t know until I did some research for this post. So today, we’re going to take a closer […]
Forced sterilization in America was long and tragically heinous…during the 20th century. Moreover, well-known figures like Theodore Roosevelt supported the legislation and advocated eugenic interventions preventing individuals with inherited traits from reproducing. For instance, President Roosevelt felt criminals and individuals with certain cognitive disabilities (the so-called ‘feeble-minded‘) should be sexually sterilized. Coincidently, Roosevelt feared that if eugenic actions were not taken, the United […]
Mistakes are great teachers. Everyone makes mistakes, but what’s important is how you respond to them. More importantly, learning from them and growing from them signifies… maturity, self-awareness, and authenticity. In fact, life has taught me never to make the same mistake again or feel afraid to try because of it. I learned not to look at them as negative experiences because […]
“The comfort zone is nothing else but a graveyard for your dreams & ideas.” -Anonymous In the Comfort zone, you need to take that leap of faith and push yourself outside your comfort zone. Why? Well, I have learned that there are many benefits in doing so- not only will it make life <span data-preserver-spaces=”true”>more exciting, and an experience worth having! Although taking […]
Gun control and gun rights have always been contentious issues in America. People view it through different lenses and have different opinions on the best way to proceed. For example, some people believe that everyone should be required to register their guns with the police to track down individuals who may be more threatening. People are always looking for ways […]