"The Quan"
In the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire, Rod Tidwell (played by Cuba Gooding) is the only athlete who stays with sports agent Jerry Maguir…
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Mantoo (Afghan food) Recipe
I always joke with my husband that when I burn out of my current job, I should become a food critic. Okay, maybe I'm actually sort…
Sports in Central and South Asia
I keep hearing this same commercial on the radio. The commercial isn't advertising a product, a brand, or even a service. It is ad…
How to Write a Blog and Get Paid
This is a question I've asked myself since I started blogging over three years ago: How can I get paid to blog? I'm still no expe…
Education for Women in Afghanistan
When someone says, "Afghanistan," what comes to mind? For me, it's war, mistreatment of women, and an element of mystery. Maybe th…
The Problem With "Stuff"
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and my husband and I have mixed emotions about it. Do we enjoy celebrating each other? …
Marriage and the Power of Choice
"If you ain't got two kids by 21, You're probably gonna die alone At least that's what tradition told you." -Kascey Musgrave, "Mer…
What is Beautiful?
"I used to live with a girl who only ate watermelon." Pick up a fashion magazine at your local Walgreen's. Scratch that, it doesn…
Special Education is Joy
I don't know how anyone could watch the video at the bottom without smiling, at least a little. I love me a good Sooner football m…
Equal Educational Opportunities
If I had a dime for every time one of my students told me that he hated school, I would be a wealthy woman indeed. My students do…
