Kassondra O'Hara
Bio
Working mom who uses her curiosity to fuel the curiosities of others ~ Writes mostly history and true crime
Stories (73/0)
Ten 90s Songs that Reached into the Depths of Our Souls
Coming of age in the 90s was much different than that of today. While there was technology at our fingertips, there was no such thing as social media. Our socializing was over the phone or in person. We spent a lot more time alone, analyzing our own thoughts and emotions. These songs really tapped into those feelings and told our stories.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Beat
7 Children Who Were Abducted and Located Alive
As a parent, the thought of your child being taken from you is horrifying. It is rare to see, but there have been cases of children returned to their families days, weeks, and even years after being abducted. It’s cases like these that parents hold onto when their child can’t be found. These parents and children were blessed to have been reunited, despite the odds.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in FYI
10 Things That American Women Couldn’t Do Before 1970
Feminism and women’s liberation were in full force during the 1960s and 1970s. Thankfully, those efforts created essential change for American women and paved the way for further action against sex-based discrimination.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Viva
3 Notebook Alternatives So That Your Writing Ideas Are Never Lost
Oh, my writer’s notebook. I would put it up there with the top three things I would grab if my house were on fire. If you are true writer, you have a notebook or something similar and keep it with you at all times. You use it to jot down story ideas, quotes, random thoughts, deadlines, doodles, and whatever else pops into your brain that you may need to remember later. It is your holy grail.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Lifehack
The 10 Worst Types of 9–1–1 Callers
“Quick! What’s the number for 911?!” It’s a joke often made, but I honestly wouldn’t doubt if some of the callers I had in the past actually had to ask before calling. In the world of 9–1–1 dispatching, you talk to all types of people, from all different walks of life. It really makes you become a more well-rounded person, and sometimes it causes the need for therapy. Why? Mostly because of the types of callers listed here:
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in FYI
50 of the Most Satisfying Southern Sayings
The Southern United States, better known as “The South”, is a foreign place to some. It really can seem like a different country for a first-time visitor. From the language and cuisine to the number of football championships and Bass Pro Shops in a particular radius, the South can be either a dream or a nightmare.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in FYI
“Mommy, I’m Scared that Someone Will Take Me and Make My Eyes Close Forever”
Yesterday, everyone’s cell phones in the office went bananas, we all jumped in our chairs, and immediately grabbed them to see if it was time for our zombie apocalypse training to come in handy. It was an Amber Alert. It was a 16-year-old girl that had been taken by a 36-year-old man. I shivered a little bit, thinking that it sounded very similar to the “Morbid” podcasts I had been listening to recently. I made a mental note of the information, sat my phone back down, and went about my day.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Families
20 Celebrities That We Forgot Voiced the Most Unforgettable Disney Characters
While my family and I were on our Disney vacation, it was easy to identify the most popular Disney / Pixar movies. While Disney movies have been around since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs debuted in 1937, we saw a surge in some of the greatest animated movies of all time during the 1990s. As a kid, I really didn’t pay attention to who voiced the characters, even though they were some of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Geeks
The School Uniform Debate: Is the Added Cost Costing Our Children Even More?
Schools have just rang the bell for the beginning of the 2021–2022 school year. As we learned last year when the pandemic began, there is no way to fully prepare yourself and your children for what may lie ahead down Reading Road, Success Street, and Learning Lane. While schools and parents often work together to ensure that our children’s needs are being met, there are simply some things that we can’t control.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Education
How One Woman Survived Being Raped, Disemboweled, and Almost Decapitated
On December 8, 1994, 27-year old Alison Botha was enjoying a typical night out. The Port Elizabeth, South Africa native hung out on the beach with her friends and then traveled back to her apartment to eat pizza and play Balderdash. At the end of the night, she offered to drive her friend, Kim, home. As she arrived back at her apartment, she placed her car in park. This is when her nightmare began.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Criminal