Get your whole family involved in researching your family tree.
AARP talks about August being a month to focus on your legacy. Most people want to know how they will be remembered when they’re gone, and how they’ve influenced their loved ones. Each of us, wheth…
One sacred site in North America is Washington National Cathedral.
There are many famous buildings around the world that represent faith to different cultures. Stonehenge in England comes to mind as one of the most iconic places, but there are many others that you …
The Pope calls for the discussion of Women Deacon’s in the church
Many different faiths allow women to serve as ministers and leaders, but the Catholic Church has lagged behind. For generations, only men have been ordained as deacons and priests. While nuns d…
Are you tired of hearing about the upcoming Presidential Election?
No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, you probably are seeing some crazy behavior this election cycle. It’s not only from the candidates and commentators, it seems as if everyone is g…
Women have the legal protection when it comes to breastfeeding in public.
On July 24, the NY Daily News reported that a city police officer is charging the NYPD with interference with her right to breast pump while at work to feed her baby. Although many states hav…
Join SOHP and Celebrate Happiness
The Secret Society of Happy People (SOHP) has declared August as #ISeeHappy month. SOHP was created in 1998 with an unanswered letter to Ann Landers. The organization is actually not so secret any more, having been featured in Peop…
The Green Belt Movement encourages women to earn money by planting trees in Kenya
Environmental issues plague our communities, especially in the summer when most larger cities come under a smog alert due to high temperatures and sunshine. The strong high pressures …
Felony disenfranchisement laws prevent felons from voting.
A huge class action lawsuit was recently filed in federal court in New Orleans. Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) is requesting voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals in the state. Although the l…
More Americans are engaging in road rage, or aggressive driving.
Summer is the time of road trips to the beach or the mountains. The roads are busier than ever with parents wanting to take their kids to the local park to get out of the house during the summer. New …
Solomon’s temple is a spiritual destination for some travelers.
It’s summer, and practically everyone is thinking about vacation. It might be too late to pull off an international retreat to a spiritual destination this summer, but you can certainly begin t…