One of the most common challenges with children is teaching them to eat all their food. Here are a couple amusing ways I was taught to not waste food, which has ultimately helped me save money. While growing up, I had a very strict grandpa who made sure my siblings and I ate all of… Continue reading How I learned to not waste food and to save money
Imagine a project that motivated children and adults to work together to build something amazing in their community for all to see. A great example of this kind of project is the Rubel Castle, a historical landmark located in Glendora, CA, that also happens to be one of the first major recycling projects in the… Continue reading The Rubel Castle: An impressive project that motivated children and adults to work together
I recently came across a clip of American comedian Ali Wong doing a stand up skit criticizing feminism and how all women are now expected to work. At one point she said, "I think feminism is the worst thing that ever happened to women!" While she was obviously joking about this statement to a certain… Continue reading Ali Wong: “I think feminism is the worst thing that ever happened to women!”
There have been a number of times where atheists have told me I sound like a "Christian." I tend to get this response when I speak harshly of communism, criticize the public education system and explain why I think Americans should have access to firearms. What is amusing to me about being told I sound… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Becoming atheist does not mean you have to change everything about you
Someone in an atheist group asked, "Do you ever go to church/synagogue/mosque with family members (who know you are atheist) to make them happy? Have you ever done so before? Would you do so?" I answered. I have been to church a few times with my grandma since I became atheist at 18 years old… Continue reading Occasionally I attend church with family even though they know I am atheist
Note: This article is a collection of observations and will be undergoing editing as new information is learned on the subject. While women often speak of how liberating it is to participate in the workforce, I often question the negatives that have resulted from their participation and think it sparks major issues that need to… Continue reading Issues that need to be addressed as a result of women being in the workforce
Many people throughout North American and Europe dream of getting out of the city and living in a rural area that is cut off from society. Sometimes people do reach this dream location, but they often find it's not exactly what they expected. I will share the ups and downs I've experienced while "living out… Continue reading The ups and downs of living out in the sticks
