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Book Review, Fantasy

The Ballad of Titha Mae (The Titha Mae Series Book 1) by Jon B.Dalvy

I’m very picky about the fantasies I read. While I was drawn to the beautiful cover of The Ballad of Titha Mae, I confess to a bit of hesitancy when it came to reading it. As I read the last page, I considered hitting myself in the head. This is a fantastic book. The story is not just a fantasy but a mythical epic that … Continue reading The Ballad of Titha Mae (The Titha Mae Series Book 1) by Jon B.Dalvy

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human rights, Poverty

Extreme Poverty and Human Rights in America

  Professor Philip Alston, United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, recently compiled a report on his visit to some cities in the United States of America. Over a two-week period, he traveled to California, Alabama, Georgia, Puerto Rico, West Virginia, and Washington DC. Not limiting himself to experts and civil society groups, he met with senior state and federal government officials. … Continue reading Extreme Poverty and Human Rights in America

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Christmas Movies For Children

December Weekends with the Kids: Christmas Movies to Share

I have a BIG confession. Christmas is not my favorite holiday. I have a BIGGER confession. I don’t like most Christmas movies. However, over the years as the mother of four now grown children and five grandchildren I have had to succumb to several children’s Christmas movies. I see more of these movies in my not too distant future with the addition of a great … Continue reading December Weekends with the Kids: Christmas Movies to Share

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Food Stamps, Hunger, Poverty, SNAP, White House

Childhood Hunger

                A report released today brings some positive news from the administration on dealing with childhood hunger. According to a story by Bryce Covert on ThinkProgress Michelle Obama and the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Tim Vilsack are going to announce a new program that will provide free breakfast and lunch to school children regardless of income. The article states this is due to … Continue reading Childhood Hunger

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Food Stamps, Hunger, Poverty, SNAP

Children and Poverty

                                                   Children and Poverty With the recent cuts to SNAP/Food Stamp benefits I decided to take a look at how children are affected by this decrease. How poor are America’s youngest and most vulnerable citizens? According to an article published by the Children’s Defense Fund 16.1 million children in America are poor, … Continue reading Children and Poverty

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