I love that for this year’s banned book week I am in Florida. I’m proud to say that I love and read banned books. The below picture shows SOME of the banned books I own and have read. As a person who studied literature and history in college, I don’t believe that any book should... Continue Reading →
What Does the 4th of July Mean to You?
For many, the 4th of July is a day to celebrate being free. But for many it is a hard day to celebrate because they do not feel free, even today. In 1776, it was only white men that were truly free. For many, the 4th of July really doesn’t mean freedom. For example: Women... Continue Reading →
The Power of Reading
The past week saw #WorldLiteracyDay and #ReadABook trended on social media platforms. I'm always happy when reading gets some love from the masses! Literacy has been a special cause to my heart. Reading has been a part of me since I was young and I can't remember a time when I didn't love to read.... Continue Reading →
Women’s Equality Day 2017
I have mixed feelings about having an Women's Equality Day. I'm happy to have a day celebrating women, but the fact that we need a day to remind everyone that women are still not treated equal makes me upset. If one truly stops and thinks about it, it wasn't that long ago when women could... Continue Reading →