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Where can I buy the book Landslide: The Final Days of the Trump Presidency

Where can I buy the book Landslide: The Final Days of the Trump Presidency

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Quotes for the Ultimate Book Lover

Quotes for the Ultimate Book Lover

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary…

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The Most Anticipated Books of 2020

The Most Anticipated Books of 2020

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary…

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How to write a Book Blog

How to write a Book Blog

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary…

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Could A Mouthwash Kill COVID-19?

Could A Mouthwash Kill COVID-19?

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Could a mouthwash kill COVID-19?

According to researchers at Cardiff University in Wales, an ingredient in certain mouthwashes has shown “promising signs” in limiting the viral load of COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2 and coronavirus. After more research, this could be big.

The scientists discovered mouthwashes containing at least 0.7% cetypyridinium chloride…

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Covid-19: Sharing Coronavrirus Is Not Caring

Covid-19: Sharing Coronavrirus Is Not Caring

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today,  the World Health Organization made a chilling announcement about the coronavirus pandemic:

“We still have a long way to go in this pandemic,” said Tedros Adhanom-Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO at a briefing in Geneva. “In the last 24 hours, there have been 106,000 cases reported to WHO – the most in a single day since the outbreak began. Almost…

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HuffPost: What Would You Do If Your Spouse Was Your Rapist?

The Huffington Post [Extra]: What Would You Do If Your Spouse Was Your Rapist? #RT #rape #News http://wp.me/p35rIk-lF

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This was originally published in the Canadian edition of HuffPost (formerly known as The Huffington Post) on June 11, 2013, while I lived in Germany. I’ve never forgotten the experience that moved me to write it. I was glad to see it moved others, too. In the era of the “Me Too” movement, this piece is as important today as it was when it was first published.

Th…

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HuffPost: Will President Obama be Jack Johnson-ed?

HuffPost: Will President Obama be Jack Johnson-ed?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This was originally published at HuffPost (formerly known as The Huffington Post) May 1, 2012 while I lived in Germany. In the age of Trump and in the current climate, this point could more relevant now than I could have ever known when I wrote it.

John Arthur Johnson was born March 31, 1878, in Galveston, Texas. Both of his parents were born into and existed in…

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Remembering Mom At Thanksgiving

Remembering Mom At Thanksgiving

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Race, Racism, and Donald Trump: The Silent Peaceful NFL Protests

Race, Racism, and Donald Trump: The Silent Peaceful NFL Protests

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“Go back to Africa!”

This is what I heard as a kid when black folks dared to question their (mis)treatment in the country we call “The Land of the Free”. In recent years, these words have been updated, often so obscured you had to dissect them to understand the true meaning. But today, President Donald Trump went old school on us.

President Trump feels those…

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Doing It Right ​Doing It Right by Lawrence D. ElliottI walked nervously through the parking lot. My legs felt as wobbly as freshly cooked pasta and my heart pounded in my chest like a bass drum -- it almost drowned out the clacking…

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Radio Interview With David Wise (Dr. D.) KTST-FM Anamheim California

Radio Interview With David Wise (Dr. D.) KTST-FM Anamheim California

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A Glass of Wine and My Stories

Stories have always been an important part of my life.

Stories were how I became re-acclimated myself with the German language as I returned in 2011. It would be the stories of a kind woman named “Hanna” who shared with me her life in post-World War II Germany. It was…

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Sevean Brown-Giles: Graduation From Kearny High School San Diego, California

Sevean Brown-Giles: Graduation From Kearny High School San Diego, California

It’s been said you can always tell the winners in a race from the starting blocks. And although that’s not an absolute, it’s mostly so. When you add the foundation of preparation and hard work, it’a pretty much true.

However, too often, we older folks (yes, I’m one of those “older folks”!) criticize the faults of young people without acknowledging their good. We can sound like grumpy neighbors…

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A Beneficial Read

I appreciate how he wrote in a non-judgmental ~ we are all human beings ~ compassionate and humorous expression and yet ‘told his story’.

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Difficult subject written with honesty and humour

Difficult subject written with honesty and humour

The anecdotes are funny while at the same time dealing with what is a difficult subject for many people.

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Whether you choose to read these silently or share audibly with family members these are sure to enlighten your holiday spirit.

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