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Lessons from N.A.
Occasionally I go to N.A. meetings. I do not go to these meetings because I have an addiction pertaining to the use of drugs or alcohol – ... read more
Final Words
Jessica A. Tompkins was born September 14, 1985 in Glendale California, to Vanessa D. Chandler and Henry M. Tompkins II. Jessica loved life, she treas... read more
Harmony of the Mind
Life is like a song, like music, in that it has a melody, a harmonious rhythm. In our lives we are surrounded by people, relationships and events that... read more
Rushdie: The Value of Things
I’m not sure exactly when the change happened. Perhaps it was after I dated a guy that didn’t care about material possessions, lif... read more
Chico Goes International
It was a perfect 86 degrees on April 26, 2008 when Chico came alive with a healthy blend of assorted cultures. It was the 30th anniversary for Chico S... read more
A Parable with Power
I had never heard of Salman Rushdie until a week ago. I had however heard of the book “The Satanic verses” but n... read more
Properly Titled "Jasmine"
I sat in Mrs. Clements 5th grade class with excitement. The seating chart had changed and I would now sit next to the love of my life, Terre... read more
Embracing the Unknown
Last week during class things began a little differently. Instead of watching a youtube clip presented by professor Burton, or reviewi... read more
Clever Cuba
Cuba has a very clever sense of humor when it comes to U.S. Foreign Policy, or at least this was my observation after attending last weeks Internation... read more
A Cultural Sponge.
I am a cultural Sponge, a person who has always had an interest in learning about other cultures. When in a different cultural landscape I ten... read more
