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Hello, my name is Laurel A. Rockefeller. I'm Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi, and Phi Alpha Theta from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My expertise is in psychology and in history. I'm an East Asian and medieval specialist as a historian and a humanist as a

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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) What the SCA is to me: 1 of 7
When people think of the Society for Creative Anachronism, they are probably thinking of a bunch of stick jocks in armor trying to kill each other-or at least making a good show of it. Fighting, it would seem, is the heart of the SCA. And if you look at the invitation for that first tournament back in 1966 in Berkeley that st... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Is Wicca a religion?: 2 of 11

Is Wicca a religion? Of course it is! And it is the most beautiful and wonderful religion of all religions practiced in modern times, at among those that I am familiar with. I am a Daoist/Wiccan or a Wiccan/Daoist-depending on the nomenclature that sounds easiest for you to say. In Wicca, this is fine an appropriate and not a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New York City: 19 of 79
New York, New YorkHome sweet homeAt last I come to you!At last I am home.The prairie behind meYour towers stand tall before meI shall never turn back.I shall never turn back.Nebraska is dear to meYes, so dear to meBut past is pastAnd Brooklyn awaits!I shall never turn back.I shall never turn back.Let me ride the B home.Let me... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should schools enforce mandatory attendance until the age of eighteen?: 2 of 8

To compete in a global economy, we need young Americans who are highly educated. We need more engineers to design the next generation of vehicles that will run on renewable energy sources and scientists who will find new ways to provide for our growing energy needs-without using fossil fuels while delivering it all effectivel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Is John McCain, now in his 70s, too old to serve as president?: 3 of 11
John McCain is certainly too old to serve as president of the United States, especially in a time where the country is calling for a change of leadership and direction and technology evolves rapidly. Gone are the days where communications are slow and trends turn over once every few years. To keep pace with our world, we need... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History Was America founded as a Christian nation?: 27 of 78
Was American founded as a Christian Nation? I say, "no"By 1727, the first Unitarian Church, Kings Chapel in Boston established a new home for emerging American belief systems. These new ideas were distinctly liberal in their outlook, especially for their time, and included such radical notions as peaceful co-existence between... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wildlife: 19 of 47

Who mourns for thee, oh wolf brutally hunted down?From Alaskan planes at Palin's whimWho mourns for thee, when you never had a chance?Who mourns for thee, oh white polar bear?Your cubs scream with the shotgun's sound.Though endangered you art, the hunters comeWho mourns for thee, when Palin bid them come?The ice sheets meltAl... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The belief that good things happen: 13 of 30

Good things happen. But if you looked at my biography, you would be shocked to hear me say that.The universe has not been fair to me. I was born to a father who used his position in the family to exploit my mother economically and plunge us into adjunct poverty. He used our fundamentalist Baptist church to secure power for hi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thank you to my friends: 8 of 18
There is a love in friendship.That is the deepest love of allThat transcends what even lovers feelAnd goes beyond the call.There's nothing I wouldn't do for you,No terror I wouldn't faceIncluding the demons deep insideOr follow your sincere advise.Loyal ever people have alliterated called meAnd loyal it is true.For true frien... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA): 1 of 2
*Background on this piece:Set to "Belle qui tiens ma vie," these lyrics reference the wild Quaker parakeet flocks who have lived in the Crown Province of Ostgardr for nearly 40 years. In 2007, several criminals poached these wild parrots. This song is a response.(To the tune: Belle Qui Tiens Ma Vie)Fair ones whose brilliant f... More..