Still I Rise…

As a native Texan, I love my state. And today, I am heartbroken by the devastation that has occurred in one of my most beloved areas of Texas… the hill country. Last night, after hearing about the massive flooding occurring along the Guadalupe, as well as children and camp counselors missing from a summer camp […]

Be Still My Heart

Recently, a person who holds an office within our federal government mandated that FEMA be phased out. FEMA stands for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This agency warns, rescues, and assists when a state or national emergency is imminent. This agency aids state efforts in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Their early warning system has […]

Independence~  Fact or Fiction

I just answered a young man’s post, and after I reread it, I thought this may need to be shared. I often write from some emotion I’m experiencing. I often write from my heart. Tonight, I wrote from both, as well as a deep, sharp pain stirring within me. After reading comments from young people […]

We the People… a fractured land… ’tis not so much a fairy tale

Another day, another arrest of an American citizen. Another day, another deportation of an American citizen. The king has declared that it is fine and dandy to arrest American citizens who do not match his idea of an American. According to the king’s parameters, you must be born in the USA, you must be lily […]