Today is international Peace Day. A day set aside by the United Nations general assembly to advocate for world peace and non-violence. I find it hard to proclaim peace on this day. And I’m finding it harder and harder to preach peace, love, unity, and respect when all I feel is anger, hate, discord, and... Continue Reading →
Where I Was on September 11th
Originally posted 11 September 2015 on my website here. ---------------------------------------------------------- Today is September 11th, 2016. Fifteen years ago was the worst day in American history. Nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives in the greatest terrorist attack on American soil. And I remember it like it was yesterday. It was September 11th, 2001. I just started my... Continue Reading →
Speechless: My Thoughts on the Paris Attacks
"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." -Victor Hugo At the time of writing this blog post, 128 people are dead after a night of explosions and gun fire that rocked Paris, France. The City of Light. Gunmen stormed the Bataclan concert hall during the Eagles of Death Metal show. La Belle... Continue Reading →