A Florida judge ruled that George Zimmerman’s defense team will not be allowed to introduce “reputation-damaging evidence” about the slain teenager.
Judge Rules Unflattering Details About Trayvon Martin Not Allowed From Zimmerman Defense Team
May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
My Daughter Was Arrested, Expelled and Charged With a Felony for a Same-Sex Relationship She Had as a Minor
May 23, 2013 by 38 Comments
The nightmare began in February when the cops came to arrest my daughter, who had just turned 18, and took her away without telling us what was happening.
Teens Take Care of Each Other During Cancer Treatments
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Two teenagers make very adult decisions to take care of not only each other but each other’s families as well.
Florida Father Rescues Son From Alligator Attack
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The encounter is being called, “a stark reminder that we all have to be careful with animals like alligators. They deserve a healthy respect.’’
I Am a Writing Desk
April 9, 2013 by 6 Comments
Justin Cascio had to leave home to find his people: more than once.
Guestpost #92: Shaun Chatman – Ten Things I’ve Learned About How Too Much Technology Can Complicate Our Lives
March 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Technology is supposed to make life easier, and in some ways it certainly has done that. Here are 10 things guestblogger Shaun Chatman has learned about how too much technology can complicate our lives.
Former Florida A&M Band Members Charged With Manslaughter in Hazing Death
March 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
The attorney for the family of Robert Chamion said, “These charges are commensurate with the acts committed. It sends the right message regarding zero-tolerance of hazing in the FAMU band.”
Mental Illness and Criminal Behaviors Are Not The Same Thing
January 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
When you use “mentally ill” and “criminal” as interchangeable, you’re perpetuating a dangerous stereotype.
‘Magic Mike’ – The Most Enjoyable American Movie of Last Year
January 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Male stripper film ‘Magic Mike’ is now available on DVD, and Jesse Kornbluth has a surprising review.
U.S. Marine Released From Mexican Prison
December 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
After 5 months of being held for bringing what Mexican authorities called a ‘forbidden weapon’ across the border, Jon Hammar has finally been reunited with his family.
Building My Father’s Coffin
December 21, 2012 by 7 Comments
John Manchester was dreading the fulfillment of his father’s last wish: that his children build him a coffin. In the end, he discovered that working alongside his son and other family members was the perfect therapy.
Happily Ever After Happens Every Day, or How I Learned to Love the Disney Sparkle
December 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
Disney’s Magic Kingdom wasn’t Christopher Bundy’s first choice destination for a family vacation.
Jordan Davis Shot Dead in Florida
November 28, 2012 by 23 Comments
Another unarmed black teenager has been gunned down in Florida. Will this play out the same way the Trayvon Martin killing did?
Gay Guide to Winter Travel
November 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Make it a family vacation on the slopes, the trails, or the beaches this winter.
Baby Stuff
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In this installment of “Love, Recorded,” Matt faces his fears and buys a doll for his daughter, which gets him thinking about the stuff we accumulate, the sacrifices we make as our lives change, and what makes us human.
Why I Purchased My First Hand Gun
September 21, 2012 by 8 Comments
One man from an anti-gun culture comes to embrace firearms and the responsibility and freedom they embody.
“Caregiver day is a wonderful idea, becase when you love your children, every day is a day you get to be with and celebrate them.”
This is a comment by CJ on the post “What to the Child of Domestic Violence is Father’s Day?”