Cartoon – Thinking Ahead
Author: Antarctica Journal
Teaching Street Kids to Save Money in India
As a way to help the street children of India Rita Panicker founded Butterflies, a non-governmental organization back in 2001. She believes that if children who can help themselves become more independent and self-supporting have a better sense of pride in themselves. Some of the children had jobs from rag picking to sweeping floors, but they didn’t have the help […]
Read moreNorman Douglas Quote – Advertisements
“You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements.” – Norman Douglas
Read morePenitent Pope – Pope Francis Goes To Confession
Rome Penitent Pope Francis with centuries of precedent, publicly went to confession in St. Peter’s Basilica. It was believed to be the first time confessing his own sins. The priest hearing his confession appeared to laugh at one point. Just weeks earlier, the pope also met President Obama privately for nearly an hour, twice longer than expected, an encounter that […]
Read moreCartoon – Trump Reacting
Pope Francis Quote – Light Of The World
“You are ready for what Christ wants of you now. He wants you—all of you—to be the light of the world, as only young people can be light. It is time to let your light shine!” – Pope Francis
Read moreIS GOD ESSENTIAL TO MORALITY?
The Pew Research Center asked people in 40 countries if it was necessary to believe in God to be moral. Here is a sample of those who said it was: 95% – Egypt 86% – Brazil 53% – U.S. 14% – China
Read moreLucille Ball Quote – What You Can Do
“Knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can do.” – Lucille Ball
Read morePoem – Fluttering with your butterflies (By Fabrice B. Poussin)
Fluttering with your butterflies The room is vast and empty, with only she facing the tall glass; standing she teases her hair once more; peace seems to surround her. Still then, she wonders as she dives into her own soul, tingling inside; her soft hand touching the womb; a slight sigh, a smile and a memory. In […]
Read moreThai Officials Close Bangkok Schools Due To Toxic Dust
The Ministry of Education announced that due to high levels of air pollution that they are closing schools in Bangkok and surrounding provinces. Private schools are not required to close but are recommended to do so for the health of their students. According to the Department of Pollution Control the air quality numbers have fallen to harmful levels exceeding safe […]
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