Can We Really?

Three years ago, around 11pm Eastern time, the news went out around the world that Barack Obama had won the 2008 U.S. Presidential election and had become the first African-American president of this country. Three years later… Obama is still president, gearing up for his 2012 re-election campaign – a campaign that might have seemed [...]

A Higher Court of Justice

“There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supercedes all other courts.” – Mohandas Gandhi It’s been awhile since I waded into political waters here on OM and even now I wonder if I should, but I guess I just feel compelled to get some thoughts [...]

Let Kids Be Kids

My memory is a little shaky when I try to remember what I was like at age four. I’m sure I was completely and totally adorable and probably a little mischievous. I had friends and learned new things and most likely annoyed the bejesus out of my older brothers. I can also say, with great [...]