Author Archive: Mary Selby
The season of my life is in a perpetual "back to school" mode. I would describe myself as a lifelong learner due to the fact that I home school my four children and must remain smarter than them! My husband Russ and I have decided to remain married for at least 98 years or until death do us part. I think there is a warranty involved?!!!? I hold a bachelor’s degree from California State University Long Beach in Political Science with an emphasis in Constitutional Law. I am excited to be part of Caffeinated Thoughts and hope to contribute substantially to the Conservatism foundation that America was built upon. My love of country drives me to write in order to get others thinking, and perhaps agitated at times, that they too may join the conversation and therefore help make a difference “Righting” the wrongs in our country before it is too late. I love music with every extra ounce of my body and if there are any ounces left at the end of the day, I enjoy unwinding with my guitar. I am a worship leader for a small church in my town and I teach guitar as well. I also am an American and World History with Art and Government and Economics instructor for the Biola STAR Academics, a home schooling program in Southern California. And most of all, should the Lord tarry, and if I live to see my 98th wedding anniversary, I choose to love, serve and honor Jesus Christ while I have breath in my body. You can find Mary on Twitter as @1Theosebes (Theosebes is Greek for Worshipper of God) and also on Facebook.
The South Carolina GOP Debate, The First of Many Interviews for a Leader
It’s back… the day of campaigning is upon us, with the kick off being the first GOP debate for presidential hopefuls. The discussion has begun asking who is “Presidential Material” and of those who participated in the debate, who won. Conversations on talk radio run the gamut from ”Who can defeat Obama in 2012?” to “Who [...]
Heavenly or Hellish Creatures
The small choices matter. One will reflect, plan, worry and generally count the cost when big decisions must be made, but it is the daily, moment by moment decisions that build the landscape of one’s life. "[E]very time you make a choice you are turning into the central part of you, the part of you [...]
Singing in the Rain
Whatever happened to those confident, proud words, “I’m going to sing before and all the way through this Red Sea journey! I’m not going to be like the Israelites and panic, only singing praise to God after He has rescued me. No, I am going to sing in the face of danger!” It sounds like [...]
Unconditional
How much is too much? We strive, we try, we do our best, we beat the beast within down, trying to tame it. Like a can of Dr. Pepper shaken not stirred, waiting to blow, we shove our frustrations inside and call it long suffering. But if we are honest, we are just eating ourselves [...]
A Conversation About Home Schooling
Sixteen years of my life, thus far, have been dedicated to the education of my children. I have home schooled all four and can proudly say, that it continues to pay in eternal dividends. My first graduate is now a junior at Biola University studying journalism and effectively navigating the world of higher education. My [...]
Life is a Roller Coaster
Roller coasters are a favorite of mine. The faster and more extreme, the better; and if it is new, it is for me. The anticipation of the rush, yet the nerves that kick in while waiting for the ride, is part of the exhilarating experience. Freedom, wind, furious turns and then solid ground once more [...]
The State of the Union
Listening to the State of the Union while driving home, without the benefit of seeing the President give his speech, allowed me to hear his words and digest them without television bias. The thing that I came away with is that nothing he said had a kernel of truth in it, as it is redundant [...]
National School Choice Week: What’s My Role?
A full house, at the Nixon Library, greeted nationally syndicated talk show host Hugh Hewitt and Dick Morris, author and political commentator, jointly hosting an evening dedicated to School Choice Week. The Education Revolution Tour: Restoring America’s Pride is touring America to offer a bright hope for the future of America’s kids. We should be [...]
Leadership Material: Sarah Palin
An animated conversation ensued around the lunch table, as Sarah Palin, her leadership and potential as a Presidential candidate was heatedly discussed. The women, all home schooling moms and conservative Christians from various backgrounds, passionately voiced opinions that ranged from a high level of respect for Governor Palin, to a concern for her family, if [...]
Whistling and Cheering at a Memorial Service?
I have attended many memorial services. Some have been healing, some have left me with nostalgic tears flowing because of wonderful memories, and most have been a celebration the life of the deceased; but I have never been to a service where those in attendance cheer, whistle and shout during the eulogy. What was experienced during the [...]
