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'Would You Let Your Daughter Color Her Hair Blue?', Rebekah Mccloud Jul 2014

'Would You Let Your Daughter Color Her Hair Blue?', Rebekah Mccloud

UCF Forum

I recently took a ride on the new SunRail. I was among the throng onboard for a free ride and to see, as Dr. Seuss would say, “Oh, the places I could go.” When I entered the overstuffed car, a young woman immediately stood up and said to me, “Here, Momma, take my seat.” And I did. I thanked her and commented about the kindness of her gesture.


Appreciating The Simple Moments More Than Onslaught Of Technology, Leandra Preston-Sidler Jun 2014

Appreciating The Simple Moments More Than Onslaught Of Technology, Leandra Preston-Sidler

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I admit it. I’m addicted.


I Wish The Sport I Love – Soccer – Could Help Eliminate Injustice Around World, Erin O'Flaherty Jun 2014

I Wish The Sport I Love – Soccer – Could Help Eliminate Injustice Around World, Erin O'Flaherty

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Every four years soccer fans around the globe focus on the FIFA World Cup, this year being held in Brazil. The national teams of countries compete to become World Cup champions in the name of patriotism and pride. I am a fan of almost all sports, but especially soccer – so I cannot contain my excitement for the upcoming matches beginning June 12.


Where Are Your Papers?, Rebekah Mccloud May 2014

Where Are Your Papers?, Rebekah Mccloud

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My friend of 30 years died recently. Her husband called one Sunday in February to say she was gone.


A Parent's Dilemma: When To Let Child Be Responsible For Own Actions, Maritza Martinez May 2014

A Parent's Dilemma: When To Let Child Be Responsible For Own Actions, Maritza Martinez

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Monday morning, like most mornings, complete chaos unfolded in our house as four people – my two daughters, my husband and myself – aimed to head out the door by 8 a.m., our daughters for school and my husband and I for our offices.


Some Graduates Have A Plan – For You Others…, Mark Routhier Apr 2014

Some Graduates Have A Plan – For You Others…, Mark Routhier

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As the school year comes to a close, the inevitable question arises for graduating students: What am I going to do?


Sometimes We Need To Press 'Reset' Button And Return To Basics, Erin O'Flaherty Apr 2014

Sometimes We Need To Press 'Reset' Button And Return To Basics, Erin O'Flaherty

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I’m not a germaphobe by any means, but I love cleanliness. When I clean, I really clean, and I usually won’t stop until the mixed smells of my various cleaning products permeate my house.


You Are The Momma Now, Rebekah Mccloud Mar 2014

You Are The Momma Now, Rebekah Mccloud

UCF Forum

I am a proud member of the sandwich generation. Sociologist Dorothy A. Miller coined the term in 1981 to classify people who care for their aging parent(s) while helping to support their own children


Is Today’S Young Music Too Obscene? (Or Has My Perspective Changed?), Tom Cavanagh Mar 2014

Is Today’S Young Music Too Obscene? (Or Has My Perspective Changed?), Tom Cavanagh

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I know how I am going to sound. Really, I do. And I hate it. When I was younger, I always vowed that when I reached my current age (mid-40s), I would never be that guy. But I must face the fact that I am indeed turning into that guy.


Traffic Lights Turn Me Red, Mark Routhier Feb 2014

Traffic Lights Turn Me Red, Mark Routhier

UCF Forum

OK, I admit it: I have road rage, just not the kind that makes me drive four feet behind someone who has made me angry, or leads me to any other kind of exacting vengeance on other drivers.


Lessons Learned From Archery: How To Focus And Hit The Bull’S-Eye In Life, Bob Porter Feb 2014

Lessons Learned From Archery: How To Focus And Hit The Bull’S-Eye In Life, Bob Porter

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My grandfather started teaching me how to use a bow and arrow when I was about 6 years old. He taught me using a longbow made out of yew, which is a very specific type of wood used to make these bows.


I Can't Pinpoint When The Problem Started – It Was Just There, Rebekah Mccloud Jan 2014

I Can't Pinpoint When The Problem Started – It Was Just There, Rebekah Mccloud

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As I grow older, a bad word that starts with C has crept into my vocabulary – and my environment. I’m having a hard time ridding myself of it. It niggles at my edges, and like a bad haircut it has become my constant companion.


It's Time To Convert The – In Your Life To !, Maritza Martinez Jan 2014

It's Time To Convert The – In Your Life To !, Maritza Martinez

UCF Forum

The beginning of a new calendar year is always a good time to reflect on the previous 12 months and set some goals for the future.