The song "Ships That Don't Come In" by Trace Atkins, originally sung by Toby Keith, pays tribute to soldiers and touches on the plight of the homeless. The complexities of homelessness, including social attitudes and individual struggles, are highlighted. The narrative challenges the belief that homelessness is solely a result of personal choices, emphasizing the role of trauma, mental illness, and societal support.
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I am Too Busy To Care
Is it just me or have people forgotten to think of how their message is received before saying something? I think maybe so. Though it may just be that people don’t care anymore. They are only considering how something affects them and what their reaction should be. People react with anger. They do not wait … Continue reading I am Too Busy To Care
Tony Robbins for President
The United States needs to set goals. There is a nonstop debate about where our country went wrong. Then we cleanse our pallets by telling ourselves how great we are, just before returning to our pointless tug of war of who is right and who is wrong. Who is right about abortion, poverty, drugs, healthcare, … Continue reading Tony Robbins for President
Men Just Want Their Spouse to Listen
Society likes to dictate to women and tell them what to do and what they should do with their bodies. That traditionally things were decided by the man and a man was the king of their castle. However, I want to talk about something lighter. With the whole Men are from Mars, When are from … Continue reading Men Just Want Their Spouse to Listen
An Encapsulation of Writers
Trauma is a Car Accident
Trauma, like a car accident, varies in impact due to different factors. A comparison is made between two individuals' experiences with a car accident, highlighting the influence of support and resources in mitigating the effects of trauma. Protective factors play a crucial role in lessening the significance of negative experiences.
Pondering God as a Parent
The reflection on religious language portrays God as a nurturing parent. As children mature, parental guidance evolves from strict control to a more advisory role. Similarly, in the evolution of religious guidance, the old testament represents stringent rules, while the new testament emphasizes complex concepts and compassionate behavior. This transition reflects the changing dynamics of parental and divine relationships.
Welcome to the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
The Term simply means that when you notice something you start to notice more of it and noticed things that go along with it. So like if you see a VW bug or you buy one, you start to notice how many are out on the road. We've been told that the culture is going … Continue reading Welcome to the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
The importance of a Flashlight
The author reflects on the significance of his rechargeable flashlight and the attachment men have to certain tools. He shares anecdotes about family members' preferences for specific flashlights and draws parallels to their attachment to farm tractors. The author contemplates the deeper meaning behind this attachment and its role in men's vulnerability.
A Book Contract Bob Newhart & Coincidence
There has to be a purpose to coincidences. I just experienced two and they are sort of connected. To be fair, not earth- shattering coincidences like I accidentally sold the gun that someone used to shoot me. But interesting (I hope). I got offered a contract for a novel from All That Matters Press. There … Continue reading A Book Contract Bob Newhart & Coincidence
