My grandfather died when I was 10 years old. It was expected of me to wear black as a sign of mourning whenever I could, which meant acquiring new wardrobe pieces that were more black than any other color. Now, I wonder if that was what triggered my liking of black clothing. The second part... Continue Reading →
NROP: Beirut Explosion – How Lack of Responsibility Blew Up In People’s Faces.
Have you ever heard someone say: "That is not my job" and then walk away? I know I have. (...) Saying something is not for you to take care of is like Pilate washing his hands and declaring he had nothing to do with the decision to crucify Jesus.
NROP: Goya – Cancel Culture Continued.
Goya, the company, and not the painter or the fruit that is being "canceled." (...) "There are those that are born to love and to build, and others to hate and destroy."
NROP: We don’t need no education.
Are we going to go back to having one parent work while the other stays at home to watch/teach the kid(s)?
NROP: 3 Character Traits That Every President Needs.
After returning from a 4th of July celebration, I sat down in front of my computer to unwind a little. If you are wondering why I felt the need to relax after a party, you must be an extrovert. Even though I enjoyed myself, I still had to decompress after socializing for a better part... Continue Reading →
NROP: Racism on the shelves – How the products we grew to love make us racist.
In today's day and age you're not only at fault for doing something with malice. You're also at fault when someone says so.
NROP: #ITakeResponsibility and all that jazz; Ways to make the world a better place.
Actions speak louder than words.
NROP: The only way to fight racism…
No matter where you live in the world, chances are you have heard about a guy killed by a police officer who kneeled on his neck for too long.
NROP: Heros and victims of the pandemic.
We have all been appreciating "essential" workers like doctors, nurses, grocery clerks, fast-food cooks, etc. But what about that lost their livelihood due to the pandemic?
NROP: 5 places to avoid right now.
A minute of silence for those who had fallen fighting for our freedom, please.
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