My Wanderlust Took Me from West Africa to a Romanian Holiday
While I have always been an adventurous spirit (I moved to Ghana with no job, remember?) I never expected that my wanderlust would take me to Romania. I always thought of Eastern Europe as a bit dark ...Continue reading
Gone-a To Ghana: 5 Things Not to Miss
As someone who has lived in Ghana for over two years, I have the opportunity to see and travel to some unique locations and see sites you may not normal come across on your average family holiday. I...Continue reading
Living with a Chronic Illness: POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
So I may not be the best person to write about living with a chronic illness, after all, I do not have one. You should probably take everything that I say with a grain (or fifty) of salt. I do not spe...Continue reading
Are Weekly Fashion Seasons Necessary? It’s A Global Issue.
‘One cedi! One cedi!’ I hear people shout. For those who do not know, one cedi is the equivalent of about 25 cents. Hawkers line the streets selling swimwear, pants, socks, shirts, dresses, and o...Continue reading
Taking a Leap of Faith
I was surprised to find myself once again perched on the edge of a cliff, legs quaking, about to take a leap of faith. It seems only natural that, like most of us out there, I am terrified of heights....Continue reading
The Keys to Building Your College Profile
Your application for college requires building a strong profile from grade 9-12. This is the key to helping you connect to the appropriate university or college, and gain acceptance. Here are some of...Continue reading
I’m a Pacifist. A Voice For Nonviolence In A World Of Chaos
Growing up and receiving my education in a Quaker community, nonviolence was instilled in me from an early age. Respect for all and the belief in equality developed in me, and I was blessed with a com...Continue reading
My Family Celebrates Easter, But Not for Religious Reasons
People may wonder what it is like to grow up in a household without religion. Whether we are atheists or agnostics, I can’t be sure, but we were not raised on the Bible. In fact, the Bible’s main ...Continue reading
Finding Your College Soul Mate
Applying to college is like dating. You are about to get into a long-term relationship, and you want it to be a healthy and happy one. It should make you grow as a person and challenge you as an indiv...Continue reading
My White Silence
They say love changes you…. That is the understatement of the century. It doesn’t change only you, it changes your perspective, the glasses with which you view reality. Love? Love changes the worl...Continue reading