How Tragedy Affects Tourism
I live about six miles from where the devastating tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, last week. You've seen pictures, I'm sur…
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Women in Business
My first baby is due this summer, and Ive suddenly had to re-evaluate all of my priorities. Full-time teaching is wonderful, and I…
Eggplant Recipe (Afghan Food)
Looking for a creative way to serve eggplant at your next meal? You got it! (This one is easy, too!) Eggplant is commonly used in …
How to Gain More Followers on Social Media
Do you ever feel like something has changed every time you log in to Facebook? Lately, I have. Not only does my status bar now ask…
"Education is the most powerful weapon."
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela At the elementary school where I wo…
Defining "Beautiful"
She's beautiful, isn't she? The girl in the clip below, I mean. Danielle is an example of the way that many women in the United St…
Letting People In (Social Media Campaigns)
As a teacher of young children, I often hear comments such as these: "Can I tell you about whatIdid this weekend?" "Let me show yo…
Equal Opportunities in Sports
I'm running my fourth marathon at the end of this month, and I couldn't be more excited. I tell people this, and they look at me l…
The Pathway Out of Poverty
*Let me first preface this post by saying that education is not theonlypathway out of poverty; however, it is an extremely importa…
The Plight of the Common Man
I live in a country where it is entirely possible for the common man to achieve "The American Dream," if only he works hard enough…
