This weekend I ventured not only to Beirut, the Middle East’s version of the City of Lights, but to the war torn South Lebanon. It was one of the most impactful experiences of my young life. I never thought I would ever be so close to such a fresh war zone. From Kameleya’s aunt’s balcony, there stood before me rolling hills of green until they ( Read more... )

"Riece, how was Matt's graduation? (Lil ( Read more... )

Taking a deep breath, I realize that I am done. It gives me the chills. In this enormous graduate library under the soft glow of the table lamp, the hard wooden chairs are a comfort to me. I don't feel like I have a million things to do. 8:26pm does not have the same hurried, dramatic weight that it would usually on a weekday, because there's ( Read more... )

I haven't seen his lazy, excuse-making, ignorant face for months now and it has been perfect. He decided, of course, to show himself this morning, at work where I couldn't ignore him or leave, and made me make his drink. On MY birthday. He struts over, smiles, and said "Happy Birthday". I pretended I didn't hear him, and he repeated himself. I was ( Read more... )

My step father just called me today to tell me that they did an independent audit on his insurance, and that I am going to be dropped from his health care plan. No health insurance as of October 1. I work 40 hours a week, and yet I do not make enough to afford Starbucks or UM health care plans for medical and dental. Medicaid is not looking like a ( Read more... )

The only thing that hasn't really changed is the wonderful smell and taste of my good 'ole black tar I sip every morning to get through the day. It's my little escape ( Read more... )

So I was just thinking:
If your reasoning for going Vegan is because of animal rights, could you break out Roe v. Wade to eat fish eggs?

...because I am afraid of how I will feel today. I'm told I'm taking it very well, though ( Read more... )

What am I exactly sorry for? I don't really know anymore. But you don't seem to be. and that's all it comes down to now, isn't it? It must be...well, it MIGHT be pride, but I think it's more of a power trip that you are on ( Read more... )

I usually stop myself from writing here, mostly because I try to find something else to do or because I'd rather keep my thought and feelings private; not that there's anything particular on my mind, just reflections mostly ( Read more... )