The Genius of Rudolph: A Twelve-Year-Old’s Perspective

There’s a bloodbath this Christmas. At the center of the flock of vultures, the Christmas movie Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is being torn to shreds for being “sexist,” “homophobic,” “racist,” “offensive,” … Continue reading The Genius of Rudolph: A Twelve-Year-Old’s Perspective

Save the Endangered Orange-and-Brown Helicopter! Please sign my change.org petition.

Help me pressure CBS to renew the Magnum P.I. reboot by clicking here now. It’s a great new spin on a classic that NEEDS MORE TIME to find its audience! … Continue reading Save the Endangered Orange-and-Brown Helicopter! Please sign my change.org petition.

It’s A Christmas Story’s 35th Anniversary!

Yesterday was an important day in American history. Thirty-five years ago, the movie A Christmas Story was released. I can’t believe I let that slip by without marking the occasion until … Continue reading It’s A Christmas Story’s 35th Anniversary!

An Inspirational Story

In 2010, Rob Jones was deployed to Afghanistan where an IED exploded, resulting in the above-the-knee amputation of both his legs. Story over, right? Wrong. Rob is a Marine, through … Continue reading An Inspirational Story

The Must-Have Guide for Japan-bound Travelers

As most of my readers know, I have a tremendous interest in learning about the Japanese language and culture because I would like to move to Hawai‘i one day, and … Continue reading The Must-Have Guide for Japan-bound Travelers

Coconut Shrimp Caesar Salad… with Butter Lettuce?

When I want to eat something fried, at 12 years old, I have limited options. I don’t have a deep fryer, and even if I did, my mom wouldn’t let … Continue reading Coconut Shrimp Caesar Salad… with Butter Lettuce?

What happened to that Mars One seven-year-old?

As you might have figured out, I love to write. But I didn’t start by writing articles. I was obsessed with writing letters to famous people and organizations that inspired … Continue reading What happened to that Mars One seven-year-old?

A New Approach to Valentine’s Day

When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they conjure up images of heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, expensive meals out, and the extensive workouts in the gym it will take to … Continue reading A New Approach to Valentine’s Day