By: Gabriela Yareliz I have been thinking of Dewey Bozella, the boxer who was in jail for most of his life for a crime he didn’t commit. He came to the University of Florida this past school year. When one hears his story there is a lot one can learn; he is a man ofContinue reading “Dewey Bozella”
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Today’s Top Picks: Peace, Clarins and Futbol
By: Gabriela Yareliz 1] Thomas Merton said something along these lines: We cannot have peace with one another because we are not at peace with ourselves. We cannot have peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God. 2] Clarins App en francais On a Shallow Note If you thought I was shallowContinue reading “Today’s Top Picks: Peace, Clarins and Futbol”
Be the change you want to see… write your story.
Then you are alive- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
If you carry your restlessness in your heart, then you are alive If you carry the flames of your dreams in your eyes, then you are alive Learn to live free like the gusts of wind Learn to flow like the waves in a stream Embrace every moment in life with open arms Each momentContinue reading “Then you are alive- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”
Bellucci; lipstick; Syria; among other things…
By: Gabriela Yareliz She is back– and with her own line of lipstick. Monica Bellucci, out of hiding and back. I felt like I hadn’t seen her forever until I opened this month’s Vogue. Fantastic! It is terribly shallow but there is something awesome about red lipstick and curling your hair… The New Yoker hadContinue reading “Bellucci; lipstick; Syria; among other things…”
Unknown
By: Gabriela Yareliz We meet again… it is hot outside. Let me rephrase: HOT. The best thing about a car with no AC is the fact that the open window suffices to blow you away. I look like some random gypsy today with a scarf around my head–I think I scared the Subway guy. Poor fellow.Continue reading “Unknown”
The Picture of Dorian Gray & Sensuality
By: Gabriela Gonzalez Why is it that things like pleasure, beauty and art end up leaving us empty and guilty? I found a fascinating book/play on the topic. It is a short play, a fictional conversation between Oscar Wilde, known for his if it feels good, do it philosophy; Blaise Pascal, the brilliant mathematician, andContinue reading “The Picture of Dorian Gray & Sensuality”
Our Father the Weaver: by Ravi Zacharias
I am reading a book by Ravi Zacharias, he is oe of my favorite speakers and thinkers of this time. His book is called The Grand Weaver, and he is of course from India. Those who know me know that I have a special place in my heart for this country, its people and itsContinue reading “Our Father the Weaver: by Ravi Zacharias”
Our greatest downfall
By: Gabriela Yareliz Based on Pastor Alejandro Bullon’s message at the Spanish Florida Campmeeting 2012. When looking at other people, we will often point out… hmm that person is a thief or a murderer. This is how we scale evil and wrong in society. It is all by actions that we can point out wrongs. Now ifContinue reading “Our greatest downfall”
New York Moment
By: Gabriela Yareliz Official news: See that? The jungle of buildings, trees and water- THAT is going to be my home starting in the fall. Is that scary or what? Hey- I’m adaptable… it’ll just take a little time… Law school in New York- here we go! Every law student’s dream, right? I haven’t beenContinue reading “New York Moment”
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