After 9-11, We Rise Above

by Denise // 10 September, 2012 // Comments off

There are a few historical moments when you remember where you were on that fateful day. On September 11, I was seven months pregnant standing in my classroom preparing my lessons for the day while I watched the news to... Continue reading →

The Sound of Silence

by Denise // 12 September, 2011 // Comments off

I wanted to write a 911 post to express my admiration of the people of New York City, the FDNY, NYPD, President Bush at our country’s most horrific hero. (Yes, I said admiration of President Bush.) “I can hear you! ... Continue reading →

You Down with OCP? Yeah, You Know Me.

by Denise // 7 September, 2011 // Comments off

Recently, I stumbled upon a coupon program for military families living on bases overseas. Through OCP, you “adopt” a military base and send them your coupons. Donated coupons can be two months past their expiration date because retailers allow military... Continue reading →

One Nation Under God, Indivisible

by Denise // 11 September, 2009 // Comments off

Eight years ago, we were a nation divided. Bush served in the Oval Office and eight months after being sworn in, some Americans still resented his appointment to the presidency by the Supreme Court as they believed democracy had not... Continue reading →