Rose M.

Joined October 2020

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Rose grew up in a house inspired by her mom, who is an amazon bestselling author, and encouraged by her father. She always held great interest in both history and all things lifestyle. Her goal for Vocal is to express her opinions.

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The First 60 Seconds
Scrolling through Facebook I came across an old Oprah video of a women talking about her position on the Rodney King beating. Her excuse for why she couldn't condemn the wrongdoing of the officers, was she hadn't seen the first 60 seconds of the video. It was as though the history of what has happened since videos were within easy reach had played out. Common excuses had been used, not seeing the first 60 seconds, not being there, and the most favored one being they had a warrant for their arrest. Yet, without failure these excuses have played major roles in convincing a jury to sway their convictions. Until the day came that crisp videos became at the fingertips of everyone. No longer the excuse of a faulty body cam can be used as every eye on the street now holds a recored of every misstep and deed. While it ended up in the favor for George Floyd, whose last words were recorded on a phone by a teen girl who held grown men accountable, it hasn't been so common in the past. Breonna Taylor didn't have any whitenesses to her murder, no one was in her room recording the video. Even when evidence mounted itself against those to blame, the excuse that played was, her ex-boyfriend had a warrant. These excuses are easy to say and easy to spread through social media telling a different story. How can anyone be certain that what they saw and are reading is in fact the true story?
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Humans
I'm Not Scared
“Happy New Year!!” Those three words were spoken differently this year, some said it happily, excited to begin a new presidency. Others said it with fear, what if the vaccine doesn’t work, what if we lose thousands more before life becomes normal again. Some didn’t even say it at all, vowing to not say it until life was somewhat normal again. Personally, I brought in my New Year arguing with my roommate over why being unemployed was far better than losing your relatives to COVID-19. It was a drunken argument that left a bitter taste in my mouth, one that brought in my New Year with a new resolution. First of course, get a new roommate that has more compassion towards others, and second to improve myself. I’m not just talking about the typical new year, new me, but rather a deeper more literal approach to it.
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Motivation
Recipe: Lazy Garlic Pasta
Growing up in my family pasta nights were always a big family event. Everyone would gather in the kitchen and participate in making spaghetti, and it is to this day a fond memory of mine. As I got older and started experiment more in the kitchen I found a love for garlic pasta. Several recipes that I had come across were complicated and required multiple steps. Most importantly I found that the recipes didn't allow for much substitution for allergies. So, I got to work on figuring out the perfect simple garlic pasta that is easy to make, and can be universal for all allergies.
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Feast
New Years Resolutions
It is once again that time of year, where the year ends and a new one begins. With that new year often people decide to set a resolution or goals for themselves to achieve in the new year. Many will choose to focus on their health or their wealth or even travel goals, however at the end of the year many haven't achieved their goals. If you find yourself struggling to achieve your new year goals this quick guide hopefully will help. It will go over how to keep the top three most common new years goals, and also help keep any other goal.
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Motivation
Death Penalty
Like many Americans I believe that the death penalty should be questioned on whether or not it should still be used. Also, like many Americans I believe in a fair justice system and what is considered to be fair. With a new President about to enter into office, should the death penalty be one of the first things he abolishes? Or should the death penalty have stricter guidelines on whom deserves it?
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Criminal
Dear Brandon Bernard
Dear Brandon Bernard, I am sorry the justice system failed you, I am sorry that you were given unfair treatment. I am sorry that the politics of the current world viewed you for your race and not as a man, a father. I am sorry that the justice system failed to treat your case the same way they would have had you been white.
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Criminal
A Modern Relationship
(TW: domestic abuse) Waking up at 8:30 A.M. she sits up in bed and sighs, it is another day hopefully a better one then the one before. Her boyfriend had already left for work an hour ago, taking the bus to his job. She left their shared room in a simple three bedroom apartment, ready to take on the days activities. Walking into the kitchen, she reaches for a clean plate and find nothing, all the dishes had piled up in the sink. Dirty and covered in decay, the odor is enough to make her gag, the stoves and countertops are covered with trash. She had listened to her mother and had decided to silently protest against her roommates, hopefully to get them to see if she did not clean no one else does. But, instead she got a text from her boyfriend about how his life is on the brink of destruction, because the house is a mess and his coworkers are the worst. Something that he of course blames her for, as she is failing at being a useless housewife. A title she never requested, yet like all the times before she buckles down and begins to clean. After doing so she has no appetite left, not that there was much food in the house to begin with anyway.
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Psyche
Hopes For The Future
Well y'all it is official we have a new president elect of the United States of America. The nation is dancing in the streets sighs of relief are heard in every house, well most homes. Unfortunately, the nation remains divided over this presidential matter even though it is over, the race has ended. While, I personally am very neutral on the president, I do have hopes and opinions on what I would like to see happen in the next four years.
By Rose M. 3 years ago in Journal

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The First 60 Seconds

I'm Not Scared

Recipe: Lazy Garlic Pasta

New Years Resolutions

Death Penalty

Dear Brandon Bernard

A Modern Relationship

Hopes For The Future

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