Author Archives: caryskelton

Okay, not really a “Manic Monday”, but a day that I seem to have a lot on my mind… It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I apologize for slacking behind lately. Today, as some of you may know, … Continued

Those are the words I read when I was told to visit the Today Show’s “allDay blog: Today’s Family Blog” this afternoon. This morning I walked straight into the college cafe, picked up my coffee, and speed-walked over to the … Continued

Last night another great American city went out on top, and went home with the Super Bowl victory. Only this year, it wasn’t just another great American city, it was New Orleans. Just five years ago eighty percent of New … Continued

My photos from Roanoke’s second snowstorm. Saturday, January 30th, 2010. Here also is a video I created as tribute to my dog: ‘A Dog Named Charlie Brown‘

Happy Friday everyone! And welcome to my blog. The previous posts are (if it’s not already obvious) writing assignments for my English course in college last semester. I chose the topics, and very much enjoyed writing them – so feel … Continued

Just moments after President Obama delivered his speech on his new strategy for Afghanistan, the chatter around the world began, and debates on whether this new strategy was a realistic or non-realistic one arose. There are a number of points … Continued

Over the years I have finally come to discover what my true passion is, and what I really want to become as an adult – a journalist. Journalism is full of different aspects of psychology, and while people could say … Continued

Is history repeating itself, or is it just a coincidence? When taking a look at our current situation in Afghanistan, many people alive during the war in Vietnam might feel a sense of deja-vu. Even if you don’t know too … Continued