Free from the Flock

“Take one please” my teacher sternly insists as she pushes pandora’s box ever so closer.I reluctantly remove the square package with a disturbing circular bulge. Sex ED Week, screams at the class from the bright red and black banner over Mrs. Sarah’s desk. “Now children, we’re going to go over how to apply the condom … Continue reading

Brainwashing Sheep

The church bells echo drowned out by the amps spewing Christian Rock. Our youth group really isn’t like other churches. We rock hard with our faith and accept any and everyone. This current Sunday we happen to be just getting started with our opening song and prayer. “And I will bless you, with all of … Continue reading

Unveiling the Blind

A deep purple strip of those beautiful locks swayed like a pendulum in front of her baby blue eyes. I never forgot how that Arabian angel caught my eye. From the piercing passing glance, that I’m not sure if she was soul searching or looking through me, but we locked eyes and that was it. I soon learned her family followed the prophet Muhammad and they … Continue reading

Fashion Faux Pas

Dear Santa, My mommy and I always go to the mall on Wednesday (doesn’t that word look funny to you?) for ice cream. Well, you’ll never guess what happened last week! There was this BIG new security man, who stopped us from entering the mall. My mom and him got into a fight and he ended up … Continue reading