Category Archives: philosophy

The Godfather of Radio: Kidd Kraddick

By: Gabriela Yareliz My heart is broken. Kidd Kraddick is gone. He died this weekend of cardiac disease at a golf tournament, while raising money for his charity: Kidd’s Kids (where they take terminally ill children to Disney World with their families for some perfect days and good memories). An enlarged heart. He did haveContinue reading “The Godfather of Radio: Kidd Kraddick”

Jab Tak Hai Jaan: Meera

By: Gabriela Yareliz NOTE: This is a character and movie analysis so: Spoiler Alert. Yash Chopra made his last film a deeply religious one. I don’t know if this reflects a belief he had close to the time of his death, or a philosophy or vision of God questioned or clung to. Perhaps it wasContinue reading “Jab Tak Hai Jaan: Meera”

Living with Joy-Susan Spencer-Wendel

By: Gabriela Yareliz A fellow University of Florida journalism alumna, Susan Spencer-Wendel, wrote a book about living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and living with joy for what matters most. According to NPR, she wrote the book on her iPhone. 🙂 Check out more about her inspiring story. Books are like letters, and hers is titled,Continue reading “Living with Joy-Susan Spencer-Wendel”

Youth

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 By: Gabriela Yareliz This day will never come again. Enjoy every minute, zeal, and snippet of joy that abides in your heart. Strive to be an example.Continue reading “Youth”

This Week’s Picks: July 21, 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hi Friends, This week is going to be amazing; a wedding, seeing legends speak, working hard… I am loving it. It is not going to be an easy week but totally an adventure. Life has been a school. Life is always a school, but lately it has been a strict school. SometimesContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: July 21, 2013”

Condolences: Talia Joy Castellano’s Family

Dear Castellano family, I am sure that nothing that is said is comforting to you. May God be with you. Talia is probably one of the cutest and most talented YouTube Gurus out there. More than that, she was an inspiration to all who saw her smile. She taught the world that no matter howContinue reading “Condolences: Talia Joy Castellano’s Family”