Author Archives: Brittany

I wanted to be “the ruler of the world.” Yes, that was my 5 year old dream; my grandma will testify to the fact.  She gave me the penny I used to wish for it.  What do you want to be … Continue reading →

In a College classroom with a professor teaching a philosophy lesson……. ‘Let me explain the problem science has with religion.’ The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand. ‘You’re a … Continue reading →

According to a recent statistic from the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 of America’s seniors in high school already has a sexually transmitted disease.  By the 8th grade, 52% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 41% have smoked cigarettes, … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard the story. First girl in the garden walking by the tree of forbidden fruit. She’s obviously looking… who wouldn’t? It’s forbidden. Classic… to us; this was new back then. Maybe she’s wondering why it’s forbidden, maybe imagining … Continue reading →

I’m sitting at my desk looking at the piles of papers and books around me and feeling very disorganized. I don’t know why I’m blogging again so soon; it would probably be a more profitable use of my time to … Continue reading →

It makes sense, doesn’t it? Individualism and freedom liberates us from cultural expectations because our culture is, fundamentally, open. We’re a wide-mouthed melting pot that justifies any differences in lifestyle. It’s a don’t ask, don’t tell value system that lifts up the proud American standard of individual independence and freedom to pursue what we think will make us happy. It’s a tough break from the social responsibility and self-sacrifice our independence was purportedly founded on but give us a break! We’re trying to make ourselves happy here! We’ll lend a hand to Haiti and take up collections for Darfur but in our day-to-day existence we’re a country of self-promoting, self-justifying loners. It’s interesting that even in our loneliness we’re not alone; everyone lives in the same state. Continue reading →