Category Archives: Social Issues

#AtoZChallenge: W — “Welcome 2 America” by Prince

Posted on April 27, 2025 by renbog

This month, all my A to Z Challenge posts will feature a song that is on my personal list of “deep cuts.” These are songs that my husband often razzes me about, that there’s no one else who has ever … Continue reading →

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Meaty Issue

Posted on December 1, 2024 by renbog

I admit it willingly: I am a hypocrite. I am perfectly willing to eat meat, but I don’t want to kill the animals myself or see them killed so I can eat them. I would love to be able to … Continue reading →

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Here Comes a Rant

Posted on October 30, 2024 by renbog

Imma go on a rant here. Something I believe everyone should know…. If you’re going to use social media, I believe you need to understand how the heck it works! Far too many people think social media is just this … Continue reading →

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The Privilege of Evacuation

Posted on September 30, 2024 by renbog

It’s hard to look at pictures of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene and not feel devastated for the people who have lost their homes, belongings, and maybe even loved ones. There are always stories in the wake of a … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by renbog

Today is Mother’s Day, a day where we celebrate our moms and mother figures as well as a day where moms and mother figures reflect on the relationships they have with their children and those they regard as children. Which … Continue reading →

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#BloggingAtoZ — Quiet

Posted on April 20, 2019 by renbog

I am a two-time sexual assault survivor. Oddly enough, it has only been in recent time that I actually realized that the sexual assaults were just that — assaults. I have only recently also recognized that I was a victim … Continue reading →

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#WhyIDidntReport

Posted on September 21, 2018 by renbog

Note: this post contains information about sexual assault. While it is deliberately not graphic, it still may be detailed enough to be disturbing or upsetting. It is also a huge risk for me emotionally to share this information, but I … Continue reading →

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Y is for Millenials aka Generation Y

Posted on April 29, 2018 by renbog

I’m playing fast and loose with the letter Y (much like I did yesterday with the letter X). I’d like to share some quick thoughts on Generation Y, also known as Millenials. These are commonly accepted to be people who … Continue reading →

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U is for Upstanders

Posted on April 25, 2018 by renbog

Part of my job as instructional technology resource teacher is to do technology safety lessons for students in grades 3 – 8 in order to meet our state mandate. For the most part, I really enjoy putting these lessons together, … Continue reading →

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I is for Infidelity

Posted on April 9, 2018 by renbog

I have written about infidelity before, and it was interesting to go back and read what I wrote a few years ago because my attitude hasn’t changed one bit. I have a pretty unorthodox and unpopular view of infidelity. I … Continue reading →

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