Illiteracy Rates in AmericaIlliteracy Rates in America
While conducting research for The Write Design Company business plan, I ran across the following article in Teen Ink titled The Plague of Illiteracy, and it broke my heart. “As[...]
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
What the Hell was Virginia Thomas Thinking?What the Hell was Virginia Thomas Thinking?
Ok, I’m normally diplomatic in my blog topics and use much kinder and gentler words, but the NY Times article about Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supremee Court Justice Clarence[...]
Why are there Grants for Physical Education in Schools?Why are there Grants for Physical Education in Schools?
I received an e-mail about Illinois State offering grants for nutrition programs and physical education in schools. This is quite disturbing considering these programs could still exist in schools if[...]
Children Are GeniusesChildren Are Geniuses
Photo Removed to Protect A Child I gave my little sister an old poster for her creative ventures. In my adult mind, she was going to make a personal poster,[...]
Thanks for Your Help…NOTThanks for Your Help…NOT
I contacted someone I know personally on my mailing list to ask them to connect me with the family of a deceased radio personality because they had something I wanted[...]
AOL City’s Best is Seeking Freelance WritersAOL City’s Best is Seeking Freelance Writers
AOL City’s Best is seeking freelance writers located in the following cities: Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Twin Cities and St. Louis. Our freelance writers will act as our experts to inform[...]
Media’s Love – Hate Relationship with Black PeopleMedia’s Love – Hate Relationship with Black People
I think mainstream media has a love-hate relationship with black people. On the one hand, they overload the airwaves with negative images, messages and music about black people. On the[...]
Were Mostly African Americans Shown in Line for Food Benefits?Were Mostly African Americans Shown in Line for Food Benefits?
A caller on Am 1690 WVON in Chicago pointed out that each time Chicago news stations showed images of people in long lines waiting for food benefits that were provided[...]
I Just Wanna SCREAM!I Just Wanna SCREAM!
I have a friend who sent over 200 pictures from her party. Ok, I love her but I don’t know most of those people and outside of the photos with[...]
Discovery Channel’s Gun DudeDiscovery Channel’s Gun Dude
I’m anti-mainstream media practices but this is extreme! James L. Lee, 43, expressed his rage against Discovery Channel’s programming by showing up armed and taking three hostages. I’m sure he[...]