What's on Your Mind?

When FB asks this question of me there are times when I think that I should keep that to myself. This, however, is not one of those times. This post may annoy some, it may anger some, but it will give you a better look into my twisted way of thinking.

My view is that everyone should be loved, regardless of their race, religion, or sexuality. People are people. Everyone deserves to be cared for and loved.

I also believe that beauty comes in every shape, size, and color. Every person on this earth is beautiful. We shouldn't let the people that control the media tell us what is beautiful. Some of the most beautiful people I know and love are not "media" beautiful, but they have the most beautiful hearts, souls, and minds.

We need to think for ourselves. Decide who we want to be, stand out from the crowd, and have the balls to say "I am not going to let other people decide for me. I will think for myself!" 

My heart breaks every time I hear about bullying, and the tragic consequences it has. Bullying doesn't stop at schools though. How many of us have stood silent while we see someone else being mistreated? How many of us have laughed at a gay joke, made fun of an overweight person, or passed judgement based solely on religion?

 Have the courage to stand up, and say no more!

Well this is what's on my mind today. Like it or lump it!

Book Reviews!!!

I have decided to review some books every now and then. I been devouring books since I was a teen, and I love writing. So, I figured that I would give reviewing books a whirl. I'll start with the bad review first. I want to end on a positive note.
On a scale of 1-10 with ten being the best this is a negative 100.



This book and others written under the name of V.C. Andrews, in my opinion, are horrid. This book is laced with incest, consensual, between a brother and sister, and a grandmother that wants her grandchildren dead. It is sad because the story line in this and other books by this author are strong enough to stand on their own without the porn.

Overall, the story line is good, but the author lost major respect for making the common mistake of throwing in strong sexual content to make the book more appealing. I would never let a child of mine read anything with this author's name on it.

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher gets an A+ from me. This book should be read by every parent and teen. I also feel that it should be required reading for every teacher and every adult working with children.

Mr. Asher has taken the subject of bullying and put it in a completely unique form. This book isn't the typical bullying is wrong approach. It's so much more than that. It is interesting, immediately draws you in, and leaves you with a stronger message than any public speaker or public service message could ever convey. This book is hauntingly well written.

You truly never know what your words or actions can do to others.