Dating your Dad

The lights dim as the music hums through out the crowd. The gym is filled with an assortment of “over the counter” perfumes and colognes which have formed into an old man’s minty musk. I have never been in any heels, let alone six inch ones, before and I’m extremely worried that I’ll step on my … Continue reading

Mother, Where art thou?

Mother, Where art thou?; Women since the beginning of time have been viewed as subservient to men. Long before humans had a basic social moral structure, neanderthals thought it permissible to act as the animals they hunted. These chauvinistic pigs would brawl, beat and even kill their fellow man for a woman. Take her as his price and thus property, … Continue reading

False Patriotism

I sink deeper and deeper into my couch. I start thinking to myself, “when you watch fear mongers on T.V., you can’t help but wonder if normal people buy into this propaganda.” Does anyone truly believe that you’re less of an American if you don’t believe in the Christian God? If I don’t support the troops, am … Continue reading

Feminine Feud

“We’re your sisters and your mothers! Your wives and lovers! We deserve equality so don’t be hard on me!” I stand in a line of fellow women aggressively informing passer-byes about social injustice. How could the U.S. Congress justify an all male board to debate birth control!?! This is an outrage! As a female, not … Continue reading

Impoverished Luxury

Poverty is war. A message that resonates through the now occupied streets. With the crashing economy, my life of luxory is now a life of poverty. I had achieved almost a picture perfect American dream. Blue picket fence (because I wanted to be modern) and a spacious house smack in the middle of white suburbia. Yet when I lost my job … Continue reading

The Adoption Option

“Abortion doctors murder millions of helpless children every year!” The group rants on. A harmonious hate choir holding signs that spew declarations of senseless murder and pictures of mangled fetuses. “Abortion is murder!” just got yelled at an unfortunate crossing crowd of teenagers. I’m comfortably perched on a bench across the street. If you’re beginning to wonder … Continue reading

Coexist

“Fur is Murder!” the chant ruminates through the crowded streets. A protest has sprung up as suddenly as the new mom and pop store in our small town. I’m not a supporter nor a descender but alas an observer to the chaotic civil war that is about to ensue. The police, breaking out the new riot gear, … Continue reading

Mi Amor

“We are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses..” My sister looks absolutely brilliant. White roses across her chest, a majestic white silk flowing from the strapless top, and hair in a bun of  encapsulating perfection. She looks porcelain. “It’s her day.” My mom’s voice rings through my thoughts crashing into the quiescent pool … 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