The origins of this holiday are extremely captivating; the day as we know and celebrate took centuries to possess the current form it now has. Ironically, though the celebration of the day itself is rooted in Roman tradition, it is quite a Christian holiday.ย The name โValentineโ (it means strong, respectful, powerful; this name …
STAND BY ME: THE BITTERSWEET ARRIVAL OF ADULTHOOD ๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐ฌ
On a particular Sunday evening, when my event list was exhausted, I sat down and watched this film, again, from my own adult perspective; I found myself completely immersed in this film. What is there not to like? Friendship, loyalty, struggle, bonding, trust, uncertainty, all the issues that a twelve-year-old boy struggles with. Stand …
WHAT DOES THE NEW TESTAMENT TEACH ABOUT HEAVEN? โฆโฆโฆ๐ป๐ผ๐ท
One of the most primary and central themes of the Bible (and not necessarily Christianity) is that there is an earth, heaven and a place of rest. From its earliest attestations, what most folks have been โtaughtโ to believe, is that when you die, if you are a good person, you will go to …
PHANTASM: AN ERRATIC&CLANDESTINE TOMANCE WITH THE DEAD ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ
The creepy undertaker that you thought was a little odd in your neighborhood has, indeed, always existed. With this movie, however, your worst associated fears are for real. This film is a dreamy blend of horror and sci-fi and fantasy; it is quite a theatrical combination for the time. Two brothers, Mike, and Jody …
INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF A SLAVE GIRL: BY HARRIET JACOBS ๐
Few books will leave a lasting impact on your perspective, even a few less will leave an impact on your soul. This is one such book. What Ms. Jacobs has done is given us an account of what it was like to live a life in bondage, terror, and uncertainty. No hope, ever, of …




