Ramblings

Horror Films Are A Treat

UNITED STATES—Since I can remember, I have always been a fan of horror films. To be honest I think I’ve been a fan since the age of 4 or 5 to be honest, and I’ve always wondered why. What is it about horror films that nab my attention? Is it the adrenaline rush? Check. Is it the idea of...

Cook A Meal People

UNITED STATES—Our lives are so busy nowadays it seems the time we spend in the kitchen to prepare meals has significantly decreased and that is not a good thing people. Unfortunately, I have fallen into that group of people more inclined to eat out than to cook a meal, and it’s not healthy or wise. We get into this...

Climbing Out Of Debt

UNITED STATES—Are you drowning in debt? Living paycheck to paycheck and not certain what you’ll do to keep your head afloat. Trust me, we’ve all been in that dark place, but I’m here to help. Debt is something we all have to endure in our lives. This is not to say that everyone will always live in debt, I’m...

Why Americans Take Less Vacation Time

UNITED STATES—It’s sad to even acknowledge that the summer months are quickly dwindling down and before you know it school will be back in session and things will be back to business as normal. Reports have continued to surface each day that more and more Americans are taking less vacations or time off from work. Why is that? Why...

Time To Focus On Issues For The Presidency

UNITED STATES—Well, we all knew the time was coming and with less than 3 months before the presidential election, I’m ready to halt all the mudslinging and get the discussion focused on some serious issues for a change. I mean the back and forth between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, is exhausting. Can we discuss some things of substance for...

What Is A Sincere Apology People?

UNITED STATES—To apologize or not to apologize that is the question of the day. I sometimes ask myself why in the world is it so difficult for some people to utter those simple two words: “I’m sorry.” I mean does the tongue go up in flames with the notion that those words would have to be uttered. Some people...

Where Has All Our Patience Gone?

UNITED STATES—Oh America, nowadays we are a nation where everyone wants everything quick, fast and in a hurry. I’m guilty of it. I mean just the other day I was at a brick and mortar to pay my charge card and I was fuming mad because of the extensive wait in the line. I used to have so much...

Learning A Financial Lesson

UNITED STATES—Finances, they are the one thing that I think all Americans struggle with. Rather you’re filthy rich or filthy poor; money has a way of getting underneath our skin. Everyday I’m learning something new about my spending habits and understanding the importance of budgeting. A few months ago, I managed to earn some unexpected money, and it went...

Unfavorable Candidates In The Political Arena

UNITED STATES—Well, it’s a given we have our candidates from the Republican Party (Donald Trump) and the Democratic Party (Hillary Clinton) for the race to The White House in November 2016. The Republican Convention is now underway in Cleveland, Ohio, and after news arose this past week that Trump has selected Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential...

Diversity In The Academy

UNITED STATES—I’ve been wanting to write about this, since news surfaced about 2 weeks ago about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences inducting a bevy of new members. There was so much uproar at the 2016 Academy Awards because of the lack of diversity in the acting categories. This new membership has a TON of minorities who...