I think this is extremely important. This test was taken by 2,508 Americans. Elected officials did more poorly than average Americans. College educators scored 55%, only 6 points higher than average. Take the test and find out your score. And don't cheat!

http://americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx

My score was 97% (32/33). The test isn't ( Read more... )

How is it possible to miss someone so much?  To have thoughts of her occupy your mind through every waking moment, and to have dreams of her fill all your nights?  When I left on this trip I thought it would fly by.  I've been in long-distance relationships and I've said goodbye to loved ones and I've never felt anything like this... an eternal ( Read more... )

I believe in God.  I always have, in my own way.  I grew up with a science-rich education and so I base my view of God more on what I believe to be true or probable about the universe, rather than what various organized religions would like to tell me about God.  I was never sure if God had a design for everybody's life or if we all make our own ( Read more... )

A summer storm graces all of me
Highway warm sing silent poetry
I could bring you the light
And take you home into the night

You make me real
You make me real
Strong as I feel
You make me real

is it wrong to say ( Read more... )