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I stood out in the rain yesterday to vote.  It was worth the hour outdoors in the wet cold.  The whole time, I was nervous that the outcome would not be what I wanted.  I worried that no matter my vote, the President was going to end up being McCain.  And GOD, to have McCain as ( Read more... )

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On July 4, 1776, America claimed its Independence from their colonial masters in Britain. Americans of the thirteen colonies fought from 1775 and 1783, the war ending with the signing of the Treaty of Paris; many gave their lives for the hopes of freedom, Democracy, and the ( Read more... )

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I’ve come to realize that though I am indeed a history lover, a history teacher, and a history buff…

There are just some parts of history that I hate.

There is boring history, history that even bores the crap out of someone who is dedicated to it.

…

An old teacher emailed me, my ( Read more... )

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I put up three new essays. They will be, of course, edited as I see fit since no matter how many times I read and correct, I always miss one or two mistakes.

• Religions of Asia: A comparison and contrasting of the religions of Asia, how they ( Read more... )

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We got to talk about one of my favorite historical figures today: Lyndon B. Johnson.


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In my European History class, the professor emphasizes how important Christianity was to the status of Roman women.

He says that under Christianity, the dignity of women was determined by God, not by man. Virginity was prized as opposed to the ( Read more... )

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Yes, I feel it necessary to celebrate Black History Month before it comes to a close at the end of this month. It’s the history major in me, what can I say? I feel that it’s necessary that we look back and remember great people who don’t get their names printed in ( Read more... )

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Prologue
mosaic-floored mis-swoon

“i dare say you will find him very agreeable.”

Chapter 1
Okay. The fact is, I want a boyfriend.

I want someone who’ll hug me and kiss me and hold my hand.


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I just transfered $200 from my savings into my checking account, which is always a little depressing. Every time I look down, I see that one book that cost me over $100, and it just makes me angry. That’s a lot of money for one little textbook that I am going to sell ( Read more... )

I was surfing the net today and I came across the Die fanlisting. The title is 'Ain't Afraid to Die.' After a moment, I read the title again, closely. And then I laughed because that's a pretty good pun.

Speaking of Die, I want to pass along a link: Genki, an awesome shrine to Die. Look at the section about his hair. Whoo. 2004-2005... my ( Read more... )