Category Archives: Opinion

Decline of Morality

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Reena

Reading the news lately has been especially painful and disturbing.  It just seems like instead of growing and becoming more civilized as you would expect, many elements of society are deteriorating. A friend recently remarked that 12/21/12, according to the … Continue reading →

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Houses are a Money Pit

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Reena

Owning a home is part of the American dream.  Though that dream can sometimes be a nightmare when you have to worry about all the upkeep and unexpected repairs.  This is happening to me with a simple leak turning into … Continue reading →

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Can’t Complain About Chronic Pain

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Reena

“Oh, you’re not feeling well? (Again)”  The ‘Again’ is the main reaction rather than sympathy for someone with a chronic sickness or problem.  I know the feeling to some extent since I’ve been struggling with some cervical spine issues that … Continue reading →

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Politics- When Kids Behave and Adults Misbehave

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Reena

This year’s presidential election has shown me things I never saw in previous elections.  Part of this is because I can see it through the eyes of my now school-age children.  The other reason is because I never saw so … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village to Survive Hurricane Sandy

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Reena

Hurricane Sandy has passed but the aftermath is something that all of us in NJ/NYC are still suffering through.  I live in NJ and my husband works in NYC so we’ve been affected by the mess in both.  It has … Continue reading →

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Bracing for Hurricane Sandy

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Reena

We’re bracing ourselves for Hurricane Sandy so I can’t write about anything else.  No matter what else you’re doing, this storm is looming overhead and in the back of our minds.  My kids are surprised that mommy and daddy don’t … Continue reading →

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Soccer Dads

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Reena

It’s soccer season for many of our kids and this takes a lot of family commitment.  Every weekend belongs partially to soccer and for some families there are weekday practices as well.  During my many hours on the field, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Really, Romney???

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Reena

I was very disappointed by Mitt Romney‘s recent statements calling 47% of our country victims who are basically freeloaders on the government. He implies that President Obama’s supporters are all people who don’t pay taxes and don’t work hard. He … Continue reading →

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My Hot Topics

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Reena

Today I wanted to share my thoughts and observations on things that have caught my attention this week.  All these things, whether in the news or around me, have made me pause and think.  Maybe others were struck by some … Continue reading →

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End the Hate and Be What America Prides Itself On!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Reena

This Oak Creek, WI massacre at a Sikh temple has me saddened and outraged.  I am sad for the many who lost loved ones and outraged over how this all happened.  It was a horrible hate crime.  In a country … Continue reading →

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