The Intrinsic Value of Nonprofits

Standing in 82-degree weather dripping with sweat and feeling the dull ache in my hands as I swung the garden hoe down to break up the dry earth, all I could think was: “I hope that this sweat dries before I get to the formal Friday Center for the Bernstein Dinner, but either way – …

Just a Little Gratitude

In this realm of negativity and terrible news, I figured that I would share just a little gratitude with y’all! I have had a very difficult time readjusting to school after my surgery recovery. However, there have been several wonderful developments lately that I want to share with y’all. I feel so grateful to have …

Banana Fiber Pads: Taking it One Period at a Time

If you wonder why I am majoring in Natural Resources, even though I am so focused on advocacy work, here is the answer: banana fiber pads. When I went to NC State for the first time to learn about Paper Science and Engineering, I was told a story about how banana fibers were being utilized …

Common Core Standards: The First Evil

Welcome to the first of the many evils on my laundry list: Common Core Standards. This was originally written for class in early 2016, and now edited for this blog. I’m recovering from surgery right now, so I couldn’t really start on an entirely new topic yet. Background The time between the 1970s and the …

Giving Life to My Advocacy Passions

It’s time to begin really giving life to my passions. When I first started this blog, I wanted to make this into a platform for my advocacy work. Obviously, that vision has yet to be realized. So far, I’ve been working on getting more comfortable with blogging in general before I get into the heavy …