Tag Archives: america

Down, thou climbing sorrow

Posted on December 22, 2012 by MaeganWritesOn

In my last post, I mentioned President Obama’s Americanism, how his ability to connect with the public defines him as a leader. Specifically, I mentioned how he openly cried on national television in response to the Newtown shootings last week. … Continue reading →

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I will arraign them straight

Posted on December 18, 2012 by MaeganWritesOn

It’s a few years late, but I just stumbled upon a news article about a 12-year-old girl who sued her father for grounding her from a school field trip. The Quebec had custody over his daughter after he separated from his … Continue reading →

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Lear’s Shadow: George H.W. Bush

Posted on December 6, 2012 by MaeganWritesOn

Nosocomephobia:  The fear of hospitals. It’s one of hundreds on phobialist.com, but I imagine it’s probably one of the more common ones, at least above fear of German things (Teutophobia) or fear of chins (Geniophobia). And it’s no wonder: Hospitals are, … Continue reading →

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