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Poem: A Book by Emily Dickinson

  A  BOOK There is no frigate like a book to take us lands away, nor any coursers like a page of prancing poetry. This traverse may the poorest take without oppress of toll; how frugal is the chariot                                                                            that bears a human soul!                                                                                                                  by Emily Dickinson

Quote: Michael Gross on Crimes Against Children

“People who commit crimes against children serve their time, however those children are scarred by this for life. We want to do everything we can to protect them against that.”  Maybe the Mother’s should stay home and watch over them. Check out my link to related post – Crimes Against Children

Seven Deadly Sins are…? Vol. #3 Essay 5

Seven Deadly Sins are…? Vol. #3 Essay 5

Can you list the Seven Deadly Sins? Here’s a hint. They’re also called the Seven Cardinal Sins. No good? How about the Seven Capital Vices? Getting closer? If you could only come up with a partial list, don’t feel bad, because most people can’t name all seven.   And the reason? Because in this highly secularized world, … Continue reading

Quote: Meda Chesney-Lind on Women Criminals

“In 1980, there were about 12,000 women in prison; by 2000, there were over 85,000 – more than a sevenfold increase in two decades.” “In 1990, the incarceration rate for female offenders was 31 out of 100,000 female (U.S.) residents; by 2000, it was 59 out of 100,000.” “Currently, over 950,000 women are under some … Continue reading