December 2010
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What's Next After Don't Ask Don't Tell?
Now that gays can serve openly in the military it is time we focus on more of the issues facing gays in America. The most obvious issue is gay marriage. After this piece falls in many of the issues such as healthcare for same sex couples and their families, federal benefits for gay couples, and family rights will be addressed. Adoption is another issue that needs to be addressed. Gays should be...
Facebook
We all know how Facebook is an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to define ourselves. When something big happens, we tell others by updating our status. However something happened yesterday that made me realize Facebook is defining us. I work at a gas station. Yesterday there was a woman in the store sobbing about her crumbling relationship. She told her friend, “I am ending it...
Sometimes we forget there are a few people in this...
Today I was leaving Hartford Hospital and there was a big accident. Because of this we had to take a detour. I could not find my way back to I-84. At a red light light we asked a woman for directions. She said sure just follow me. Not only did she lead us there, but she kept her emergency lights on the whole time. She stopped and pulled over if we were stuck at a light or stop sign and someone got...