by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 8, 2017 | Journal, Style
The other day a dress caught my eye for its particular style and cut that I like to wear, but it wasn’t in my size or color palette. I recognized its thoughtful tag that was on a dress my grandmother bought not long ago. I think America has a First Daughter who...
by Amanda Read Sheik | May 29, 2017 | Journal, Reminiscences
Below is from a tribute I wrote in December 2010 upon my uncle’s return from Afghanistan: As children in an American military family, my siblings and I were aware of the sacrifice that soldiers and their families make during active duty – especially during war....
by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 3, 2017 | Flashback Friday Interviews, Journal, Science, Wit, World Views
This interview is one of my fondest memories. Enjoy this introduction to one of the most winsome and challenging intellects of our day. One British writer at The Times dubbed him “Christianity’s new poster boy.” Who is this Oxford professor of mathematics who...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 25, 2017 | Grad School, Journal
In case my readers haven’t noticed, I’m currently getting my Master of Arts in History with an emphasis on U.S. Constitutional studies so that I can teach that topic at the high school level, and I’m doing this thanks to the honor of being awarded a...