by Amanda Read Sheik | Aug 27, 2010 | The Washington Times Communities, World Views
Because the occupation of “student” is compulsory and socialized, its value has declined. Alert observers should have seen an interesting break from convention in the high school class of 2010. Erica Goldson, the Valedictorian for the Coxsackie-Athens...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 2, 2010 | Journal, Literary Projects
I’ve recently worked on a few life make-overs. My hairstyle, for one (with the help of my wonderful Grandmomma) and my websites, for another. In order to streamline my literary work, I have branched off Luke Historians and Not Just An Opinion from Sincerely...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 24, 2008 | Journal, Literary Projects, The Crusading Chemist, The Girlhood Home Companion
…I’ll try my best to plan. I’m a stickler for ideals, but I know that I can only accomplish so much at a given time. A few months ago I mentioned studying for CLEP tests. I never ended up taking any CLEP tests and it turns out they won’t...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Aug 6, 2008 | Journal, World Views
“You were born to privilege, and with that comes specific obligations.” Those were the words of the Queen to her son Prince Henry in the movie Ever After. Henry was in the typical dilemma that I’m sure all royalty through the ages has faced: the...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 26, 2007 | Journal, World Views
Colonial America, being the turning point for the Old World and the starting point for the New, ought not be misrepresented. The people and politics of the continental experiment could not have been perfect or utopian, and neither did they strive for such unrealistic...