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Speaking In Code

Speaking In Code - saying a "kid is big for his/her age" ain't a compliment. It's code for treating them nasty. No matter their size, they're still children. Don't be a Felicia or a Dick, say what you mean and mean what you say.

Stop telling me my kid is big for his age! First of all, you didn’t ask his age, you just assumed he was a certain age.

Stop telling me my kid is big for his age. It’s not a compliment.

Is he high on the growth percentile for height? Sure. Is he higher on the growth percentile for weight? Sure. Might he have a higher IQ? Maybe. Does he demonstrate good manners? Yes. Do you think he is more…

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Silly Rabbit, Tricks Are For Kids!

Silly Rabbit, Tricks Are For Kids - Coverage for pre-existing conditions already exists via Obamacare. Trump wants to sign an executive order to require insurers cover this benefit while he fights to get rid of it. How many people will fall for this $5&t?

Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids… this is what you might say when someone tries to pull a cheap trick on you. What’s the latest trick? Last week, a certain someone stated they will sign an executive order to require health insurance companies to cover all customers with pre-existing conditions. Why is this a trick? The law already exists. And this certain someone has been trying to get rid of it

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The Art of Empathy

The Art of Empathy - Inequality, racism, poverty - these are long-standing issues faced by many. These are challenges that take generations to fix. People are speaking out and showing up - the masses are paying attention. And empathy is showing us the way.

Humans are remarkable beings. When we shine, we shine brightly.

Listening and watching the news these days, it’s difficult to see good things happening around us. Make no mistake, good things are happening. People from all walks of life are showing up for others, and speaking out for others. That’s a great thing.

It’s remarkable to see people exercise the skill of empathy. The ability to…

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LOVE Louder

LOVE Louder - "We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love." Dr. Martin Luther King, 1958

When hate is loud, love cannot be silent. Let the LOVE for one another scream LOUDER than the hate spread by others.

With the health pandemic and peaceful protests for justice, we see again and again how people respond to violence and hate with acts of love.

We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love.

Dr. Martin Luther King, 1958

L.O.V.E. is medicine for hate!

Will…

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Do You Wish Upon A Star?

A Wish Upon A... How were you able to reach your goals?

A goal without a plan is just a wish.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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Wish as we may, wish as we might, simply dreaming and wishing upon a star for your goals to come true, won’t make it so. Sure, dreaming is healthy. But to make any dream a reality, a well laid plan goes a long way.

The goal is the ‘what’. The planning is the ‘how’ and it provides a guideline on the…

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Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!

Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do! Now more than ever, it is important to have hope.

Possibilities exists in every situation. Especially during these uncertain times, it is important to have hope, to understand that for many of us, this situation is temporary.

During tough times, tough people believe in their themselves and have people who believe and support them. Tough people don’t quit on themselves and have people who encourage them to keep going. Let’s continue to take…

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What Type of 'D' Are You?

What Type of 'D' Are You? Take the quiz and find out.

Sometimes, it is easy to be mesmerized by a leader. From the way they talk – straight shooter; to stating out loud what we were thinking; it is a thrill and many voluntarily hop on for a ride. Some benefit from the ride by getting money, power, or their ideas pushed forward. Many others lose their lives, careers, and their rights.

What type of ‘D’ are you? Take the quiz and find out.

When…

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If The Glove Fits...Still Acquit!

If The Glove Fits...Still Acquit! Who can stop Donald Trump? The answer is... no one. In the Senate impeachment trial, self interests won over democracy.

Who will stop him now? Who can stop him now? The answer is… no one. The impeachment trial of Donald Trump by the Senate failed. The senate failed to do it’s job. Checks and balances of our institutions failed. Self interests won over protection of country. Self interests won over democracy.

The fallout from the impeachment trial is present for all to see. The world sees what true corruption…

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This Easter, Worship in Place

This Easter, Worship in Place. God is everywhere including in your home. Protect yourself and your family from Coronavirus - stay home and worship your God.

Today is Easter Sunday. Stay home and pray to your God. Stay home and worship in place. God is everywhere. So why is He not present in your home?

@roka79

The Coronavirus pandemic that has taken over 100,000 lives. The virus is still going strong. There is no cure. There is no vaccination. No one is immune. The best protection that God has given us so far: stay home, practice good hygiene,…

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Running Out Of Money

Are you good at saving money? What strategies do you use to fatten your piggie bank?

The time to start economizing is before you run out of money.

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Some people are great at saving money. Others like myself, are not. When money is abundant and when we feel secure at our jobs and in our positions, we indulge in our wants. It is when money is abundant should savings be made a priority. No better time then the present to practice what I preach, eh?

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When You Betray Someone...

Talking about betrayal... Have you ever felt betrayed? Have you betrayed someone else? How did it make you feel?

When you betray someone else, you also betray yourself.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

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A betrayal and the act of betraying is subjective. I think both the act and the feeling depends on an individual’s personal values or previous agreements between persons. Because betrayals are subjective, each person may walk away from an incident with a different take on what happened…

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Rights And Duties

As citizens, what are our rights, obligations, and duty to ourselves and Country?

I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

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What responsibilities come with the rights we have? What obligations do we have with the opportunities we pursue? What duties are implied with the possessions that we acquire?

Many people choose a profession because they want to…

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You're On Your Own!

It's not Meghan's fault that Harry wants a normal life. U.K. could have been more friendly to the modern couple. But no...

Whether it’s #Megxit, #Westxit, or #Brexit – there seems to be a lot of exits lately. The current hoopla is about Harry and Meghan and their decision to split from the Royal family. There is nothing wrong with young people wanting to forge their own way.

However, the news has got some people hot and bothered. They say -it’s Meghan’s fault! Meghan marrying Prince Harry has tarnished the…

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Can You Silence The Noise?

Can You Silence The Noise? It starts with questioning believable factors that allow noise to amplify and intensify. Challenging lies with truth in real time, matters.

Many of us struggle with how to filter out noise. Our culture amplify and intensify noise – sapping our energy. Sometimes, our spirit turns dark when we allow noise into our lives. What is this ‘noise’ that I speak of? It’s called rumors.

Communication concepts such as rumors, gossip, misinformation, propaganda, and disinformationhave been around for a long time. No matter the culture, life…

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A Convenient Enemy: Iran

Does Iran have the right to defend itself against threats to its' people and country? Share your thoughts...

The thirst for war is never quenching. Especially for American leaders who have the need to ‘prove themselves’ or ‘make their mark’. Even at a hefty cost, Americans still approve of war, re-elect their leader, and falsely proclaim victory.

Will Trumps’ assassination of the Iranian general lead to war? Maybe. Maybe not. To provide a better perspective of current events, let’s take a quick…

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Beginnings & Endings

Is it the beginning of a new decade? Or is it the ending of an old decade? How do you see 2020?

It’s a new day. A new year. A new decade? Well, not exactly. Although the number 10 is a well rounded number referring to a decade, how most of us use and think of a decade is entirely, wrong.

Now, I am no geek. However, the esteemed nerds of Earth have an ongoing correction about how the rest of us non-geeks count a decade. When we count to ten, we start with the number one, not zero. So…

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A Government For All

What does a good government mean or look like to you?

There is one thing better than good government, and that is a government in which all the people have a part.

Walter Hines Page

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A government that gives themselves leeway and operates under different rules separate from the population is not a good government. A government that excludes others from voting, limits the rights of others, and applies the law…