With a full life of work, school, homework and my interest, I’m waking up some mornings feeling like there’s still something missing to make a complete picture of my life. What’s missing? I’ve engaged in a host of experiences life has to offer. What is missing? … Read entire article »

Nothing ground-shaking to write about for yesterday. I went to work, applied for the LIHEAP program, had my philosophy paper reviewed by the writing lab, attended my philosophy class and economic class, went grocery shopping after school, cooked dinner, and ended the night reading a chapter in preparation for my film quiz on Wednesday. When I got home, I had a call about some weekend work at M.F’s. I’m going to take it. Need the money. I realize that I’m very fortunate to have all these things working for me in this economy. Being able to make some extra cash, learn photography, go to school full-time, and finally be able to fix the financial mess I created by leaving my full-time job. Well, it’s 6:31 a.m. I’ve got to start the cycle all over again. … Read entire article »

To get a head start on the required readings for my philosophy class, I found and read Dr. Martin Luther King’s, “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” I must make two admissions before I begin. First, I had no idea that this letter existed. For an African-American to be ignorant of the existence of this letter, let alone having never read it, validates my belief that the American education system diminishes the importance of Dr. King’s contribution to American history. My second confession, is before reading Dr. King’s letter, I tried desperately to understand the connection to Dr. King’s letter and philosophy.  But after reading it, not only was I able to successfully connect the dots, I’ve become forever grateful and humbled for its introduction. Dr. King makes mention of the philosopher Socrates … Read entire article »