Category Archives: appreciation
Zach Helm’s Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Starring Dustin Hoffman
You might shake your head or skip this blogpost the very moment you read the following statement, but know that I mean it with my entire heart. I hope you’ll continue reading to understand why that is. My … Continue reading
Zach Helm’s Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Starring Dustin Hoffman
You might shake your head or skip this blogpost the very moment you read the following statement, but know that I mean it with my entire heart. I hope you’ll continue reading to understand why that is. My … Continue reading
Can We Live Forever?
Today I had the privilege of taking some “me time” to watch a documentary. If there’s one thing I love it’s learning. I love non-fiction books, documentaries, textbooks, current events, etc. My documentary of choice? The first thing that caught … Continue reading
The Terminal Man: Sir Alfred Mehran
Sir Alfred and belongings at Charles de Gaulle. I recently finished The Terminal Man, an autobiography by Sir Alfred Mehran also known as Mehran Karimi Nasseri. In case you’re not familiar with the name, Alfred is perhaps the most famous … Continue reading
The Terminal Man: Sir Alfred Mehran
Sir Alfred and belongings at Charles de Gaulle. I recently finished The Terminal Man, an autobiography by Sir Alfred Mehran also known as Mehran Karimi Nasseri. In case you’re not familiar with the name, Alfred is perhaps the most famous … Continue reading
Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
In a mere 2.25 days, I opened and closed the book Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. As you may already know, Forrest is an idiot-savant and goes through the book and movie telling us his account of life – we’re invited … Continue reading
Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
In a mere 2.25 days, I opened and closed the book Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. As you may already know, Forrest is an idiot-savant and goes through the book and movie telling us his account of life – we’re invited … Continue reading
The Culmination of a Most Rewarding Journey
This morning, William and I got up in the early morning to travel to Kansas City for William’s Capstone Presentation. William and his colleagues were required to create and submit an e-portfolio that consisted of selected assignments … Continue reading
Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61 from Breast Cancer
Yesterday, December 7, 2010, Elizabeth Edwards lost her life to breast cancer. However, a friend stated, “Elizabeth did not want people to say she lost her battle with cancer. The battle was about living a good life … Continue reading
The Date Which Has Lived in Infamy
December 7, 1941 is the, “date which will live in infamy,” according to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his address to Congress on December 8, 1941. FDR was requesting a declaration of war. You see, America had instated … Continue reading
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