Monday, December 17, 2012

Elementary School Shooting

I haven't written an entry in a long time but felt the deep need to write one today.

On Friday, December 14, 2012 a 20 year old took a gun into an elementary school and shot and killed 20 children and 6 staff members.

My heart is broken. When innocent little children are being murdered in your nation, when they were simply at school, you feel your country, your world, is at war.

Debates have started again on gun control or media coverage, however no one can deny that something needs to change in our country. We have to stand up for the innocent and say enough is enough, no more murders please. We are tired of worrying about being shot at in a school, in a movie theatre or in a mall. No more please.

It will be a hard thing to push for more gun control in America, as people fear their rights being taken away, however there must be something we can do different. No one wants to see anymore innocent people die because we acted too late as a nation. Please let's all stand up and ask for change.

To the families who lost their children on this past tragic Friday, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We can not even fathom what you are going through but know that we are here for you. May your children rest in peace.


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Remembering 9/11

Roses and a US flag are laid amid the names of the First Responders along the South Pool of the 9/11 Memorial in New York








Today marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Wanted to take a moment to remember all those who died that day.

We still remember you. :)

Monday, September 10, 2012

Chicago Teachers Strike

How much do we value our teachers in society? Not enough.

As someone who depended on her teachers more than anything growing up, (in particular my favorite teacher Mrs. Flannery), I hope we can treat our teachers better and appreciate the value they bring to our world and children. We support you teachers :-)



Let's hope this strike is resolved soon...

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/10/13778800-no-school-for-400000-students-as-chicago-teachers-strike?lite

Monday, August 27, 2012

Killed for Dancing by the Taliban

This is such a sad story.

Allegedly, 17 Afghan civilians were beheaded because they went to dance party that openly disregarded the beliefs of the Taliban culture, or as some say an extreme brand of Islam.

Oh my, such a sad story. Not sure how to further discuss.

http://news.yahoo.com/17-afghans-beheaded-insurgent-attack-party-105555181.html