The Affordable Care Act is among the most polarizing pieces of legislation ever created. It was upheld in June by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision, and the buzz surrounding what it means to politics, law, and the individual was deafening. If it continues to exist as law after this November’s elections and subsequent presidency, I [...]
November 23, 2011
Thankfulness for 2011
Every year around this time, I get in a self-reflective mood that lasts from Thanksgiving through the first week of January. It’s a nice time of year for reviewing accomplishments, thinking about goals, wrapping up loose ends, and making important life decisions. Of course, the first and most important step in all of that is [...]
October 28, 2011
iMania Makes Me Nauseous
Unless you consciously shun contact with the outside world, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the latest craze in the world of tech–the new Apple iPhone. The untimely death of Steve Jobs only amplified this effect, with a bright spotlight on Apple and their place in technological history. However, I reject the notion that iMania, the craze that surrounds [...]
July 1, 2011
Are You Declaring Independence?
July 4th is about so much more than grilling and fireworks, but like most other holidays, the meaning tends to get lost in all the hype, glory, celebration, and desire to get away from it all.
May 25, 2011
7 Things I Learned From American Idol
With two American Idol seasons under my belt, I came to 7 conclusions about the show that we could apply elsewhere.