I cannot disagree with the sentiment of our subject line. There is nothing more telling about a society than how it treats the most vulnerable. In this case, we are talking about our animals, also referred to as companions, pets, man’s best friend, emotional support, and so forth. The unconditional and unwavering devotion of animals, […]
I’ve known men, I prefer dogs Read More »
I saw a couple holding hands while jogging and it made me hopeful that one day I will meet someone who will hate them with me. Do you love Star Wars? Because Yoda only one for me! If I ever have a heart transplant, I prefer my ex’s. It’s never been used. There comes a
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“And a new day will dawn for those who stand long, and the forests will echo with laughter.” Lez Zeppelin is an acclaimed all-female Led Zeppelin cover band known for technically precise, high-energy performances. They gained international attention for their virtuosic, note-for-note renditions, and were personally complimented by Jimmy Page. Founded in 2004, they quickly
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“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” “Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.” “Years of love have been forgot, In the hatred of a minute.” What do these three quotes have in common? They are all attributed to
The beating of his hideous heart Read More »
The treeline is a plume of gaseous toxicity. The clouds are a castle in the sky adorned with the bitter tears and rage and regret of the half living. The fear is palpable and uncertainty is read in countless searching eyes and supplicating whispers. The boots are first on the ground, on the pavement, then
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He Said ~ (Below is the Senior Spotlight letter written for my daughter, as she nears graduation) … I remember rushing back to my car as quickly as possible. I did not want the tears to be seen. They were rapidly running down my cheeks at a rate I’d never experienced, in what seemed
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Einstein famously said, “We cannot solve a problem on the level of consciousness that created it.” Consider someone stuck in a job they hate, repeating the pattern across multiple organizations and roles, for numerous years. At year-end, they vow, “Next year, I’ll find a job I love with a great boss.” That is a powerful
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He Said ~ It’s that time of year when the world falls in love Ev’ry song you hear seems to say “Merry Christmas, “May your New Year dreams come true” But, what if it isn’t? Although the (forced) optimists among us will be beyond bothered by my melancholy, I am ok with that. No one
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He Said ~ Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a case challenging its landmark decision to legalize gay marriage nationwide. The challenge to the court’s 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a
We Are Here, Get Used To It Read More »
“Someplace between apathy and anarchy is the stance of the thinking human being; he does embrace a cause, he does take a position and he can’t allow it to become business as usual. Humanity is our business.” We lend our idle hands to the creation of machinery and contemplate our fate. We look to the
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