Walking outside after its been raining and the sun is shining while the temperature lingers around 55 degrees is pure beauty. The smell of the air is fresh and everything seems alive, including yourself. It's at these moments that I ponder things that have happened and things that might come. Today, I thought about music. Read More »
National pride
The Great American Sweater
By Ariamay - Posted on February 13th, 2008
Tagged: america
• attitude
• National pride
• stereotypes
• Thanksgiving
• tradition
• Travel
• Better future
I own a light green sweater that I purchased based solely on the fact that its brand was Great American Sweater. It made me feel like I was participating in some grand tradition involving fireworks and stars-n-stripes stove pipe hats. Or campfires and fingers sticky from too many s'mores.
So am I proud to own a Great American Sweater? In other words, what is my attitude toward my country? Read More »
mixed nationality
By speakonitsista - Posted on November 13th, 2007
I met a guy about two weeks ago at a party.Now my parents are African ,Sierra Leonean to be exact and this was a Sierra Leonean party. Read More »
Just Vote!
By sophiafelder - Posted on October 16th, 2007
Would you PLEASE just get off your butt and vote?! It doesn't matter who for, but our age group needs to stop being so damn wrapped up in ourselves and stop being so lazy! Make the time! Research, hell, just do what your parents say, just please stop doing such a poor job of representing our demographic! Read More »
Where did the love go?
By ashleymuller - Posted on October 10th, 2007
Tagged: National pride
• September 11th
Support the Troops. End the War.
By crittenden08 - Posted on October 9th, 2007
Tagged: National pride
• patriotism
• support
• Troops
• war
• War on Terror
• Shared responsibility
Should I be proud?
By under the sun - Posted on September 6th, 2007
Tagged: National pride
Should I be proud to be an American? I have heard from people how proud they are to be born American; I have seen bumper stickers that proclaim their pride. America is the country of freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I have heard that we have it so good here compared to other less developed countries. But should I be proud? Read More »
