RhapsodyGirl's blog

I'm not sure how or why I'm writing this, so bear with me.

Last night was one of the scariest moments in my life.  No, I am not a victim of triskadekaphobia (I think that's the correct spelling).  I could have been raped.

Now, between talks from my parents and the ever-common flood of television programs on the topic, I have become well-versed in the matters of sexual predators and how to avoid them.  Ever since I was about 8 years old, I knew what I would do and say in the situation, and knew everything to expect in the worst-case scenario.  And, wouldn't you know, I did just what I'd planned.  I'd just never planned for the culprit to be my childhood friend/ex-boyfriend.  Read More »

Music is the essence of progressivism. Period.   Read More »

This year, I gave up my summer, and I love it.  Sounds crazy, right? Not so much.

You see, I work for an organization called Environment NJ this summer, and it is amazing.  I've only been there for a week now, but I can honestly say that the experience has changed my life.

I am a canvasser, so, basically, my job is to go door to door around different cities and towns in NJ and try to get people involved in current issues concerning their environment, and to promote knowledge and positive progress. 

I must admit, it isn't the most glamorous of jobs; I've been chased by dogs, soaked  by sprinklers, screamed at by people who don't want to be bothered, and lost in the middle of nowhere (or at least that's what it seemed like to me at the time).  Read More »

I wrote this reaction to the excerpt "The Progressive Ferment" from Imperial America by Gore Vidal for my history class. Maybe it can give you a little firmer background on the history of progressivism in our nation. Hope you like it:  Read More »

Eli sat on his bed and looked out the window, for something of whose existence he couldn’t even be sure. Trying to deny the present state of morning which was currently forcing him to get out of bed, he shrugged his shoulders and made his way to the bathroom to shower and get ready for school.  Read More »

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Now, I know that this site was designed to plant the seeds of progressive thought in today's generation of teens and young adults, and I also know that topics covered on this site include politic, social, religious, and economic issues.

So, my question for you today is, why not progressive dating?  Read More »

This is my view of this part of history; take it or leave it.

J.F.K. was definitely the better president.  Read More »