thoughts of my head upon my bed
thoughts of my head upon my bed
philosophical-type musings
Never before had I thought of myself as coming from a place of privilege. Why, by international standards, I grew up below the poverty line. I’m a candidate for aid! Am I not? During the time of my education at Wellesley College, though, I began to detest the aid mentality. Of course we’re indebted to …
Last week, my family welcomed to the world my second niece – baby No-Name Nhari 🙂 After a very difficult pregnancy in which she was mostly bed-ridden, my sister was too weak to push the 5.7lbs bundle of joy into the world. But thanks to vacuum suction, baby No-Name entered the world with no other …
I just watched a TED talk on slavery. There’s a part of me that wishes I hadn’t because now, I know, and now, I feel so helpless. More than 27million people enslaved in the world today…some sold into slavery for as little as $18. Sex and textile slavery are probably the most commonly known, but …
Your homework’s done – you have a clear sense of your budget and how far it can stretch; you’ve weighed your needs against your desires to find their critical balance where they meet your financial ability; you’ve read all the car-purchasing and negotiation tips; and kept an eye on the market for a gauge of …
Isabel Briggs Myers didn’t have to tell me that I’m moved by my feelings. In fact, it’s probably one of my greatest challenges as a Christian – to act on faith inspite of feeling. So when my friend started talking about loving with your head first before your heart, I knew what he was talking about. …
The car I went to see yesterday seems like a pretty good deal: Something I can afford: Good re-sale value: Mileage under 100k. And the current owner is willing to negotiate price. But… But the paint is peeling off the hood. And there are some signs of rust at the tip of the hood too. …
My friend was kind enough to take some time away from his family to help me look at a car a couple of weeks back. After searching for a few days, I’d found one I thought I wanted. From the test drive, everything seemed fine. I’d done a cursory check but needed a second, and …
A friend of mine just bought a Yaris, recently, and shared the experience with me a couple of days ago. He was driving on a small local highway, and there it was, on the side of the road. When he spoke with the seller they were just trying to get rid of the car as …
It is, without a doubt and by far, one of my least favorite things to do. So many variables…too much deceit… The anxiety of not being able to trust the person selling to me is overwhelming! As are the factors you need to consider in making the final choice – a newer car with more …
First in the Sabbath School Bible study guide two weeks ago, and then for vespers last Friday, prayer’s been a hot topic of late. In fact, after a rousing sermon entitled “Lift Him Up” at Collegiate Sabbath last weekend, we went out around Big Rapids offering to pray with folk who opened the door to …