Page 1 of Rose DesRochers's writing

1. Goodbye Cupid, Im not stupid - Valentines Day a Commercialized Holiday It all started a couple days after Christmas. Store fronts were filled with heart-shaped chocolate boxes, cuddly stuffed animals, and candy hearts with little sayings on them. Some believe that February 14th is the most romantic day of the... (posted by Rose 5 years 110 days ago.)

2. The Song ''Happy Birthday to You'' is Protected by Copyright You Learn Something New Every Day! It was not too long ago that I learned a well know song that has been around since 1893 is copywritten. That is right folks, "Happy Birthday to You," is protected by copyright. The melody to "Happy Birthday to... (posted by Rose 5 years 118 days ago.)

3. The Feminist Movement - Yesterday's Woman vs Today's Feminist I'm a guide, mentor, mother, nurturer, wife, and friend. I am a new woman in an ever changing new world. When life gives me lemons, I take those lemons and makes lemonade. As a woman, I have the same goals in mind today as my mother did yesterday.... (posted by Rose 5 years 224 days ago.)

4. A New Approach to an Old Problem- Racism An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. - Mahatma Gandhi There is a lot of hatred in this world. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the world witnessed the terrible repercussions of such hatred. Now Im reading this blog titled I Hate... (posted by Rose 5 years 233 days ago.)

5. Thoughts On Taking Responsibility For Our Actions When do we start taking responsibility for our own actions? It appears that we no longer own our actions. Owning our actions involves taking personal responsibility for what we do. Why is it that when something goes wrong, we need some place... (posted by Rose 5 years 237 days ago.)

6. Thankfulness in Times of Trouble Thanksgiving is a time for food, celebration, and fun. Every year on Thanksgiving, families gather around the table to enjoy a meal and give thanks. But for some folks, Thanksgiving can be a lonely time. Many adults spend the holidays feeling... (posted by Rose 5 years 247 days ago.)

7. I Don't Even Know Your Last Name, But Let's Hook Up! : Teen Relationships The times are changing. I have come to the conclusion that old fashioned dating is a thing of the past. Today’s youth have turned to casual and random “hook ups." Teens are in such a hurry to grow up. As the mother of a teen daughter, I have seen... (posted by Rose 5 years 362 days ago.)