People often tout their overcoming hardships when talking about welfare. They respond, get to work, instead of a hand-out. People like that should be given more respect than they are. Their point of taking care of yourself as empowering and producing the best outcome is valid as far as it being the best way. Yet … Continue reading Poverty is Like Divorce
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organized religion does more harm than good
The post describes a Facebook exchange where the author reposted a meme about worrying about the Supreme Court instead of Tik Tok ownership. An elderly lady responded with concerns about the country's state and equated pedophiles with homosexuals. The author defended the LGBTQ+ community, criticized the comparison, and discussed political and moral issues.
Why Are Some White People Afraid?
The post discusses a person's anger at Trump's characterization of white supremacy as America's biggest challenge. The writer argues that internal threats, like white supremacy, are more dangerous than external ones. They point to recent attacks, like the one at the Tree of Life synagogue, as evidence. They also refer to a statement by Biden.
Politics are a Drawbridge
I live in a city with 3 drawbridges. During the summer, the traffic is often stopped while the big boats go under the bridges. It just seems odd that we have to wait for those people that hare rich enough to own big boats. They are recreating, while some of us are going to and … Continue reading Politics are a Drawbridge
Why Poetry Matters
We need more people to tell their story and their truth. Poetry is a powerful way to do it.
The Transformative Power of Kindness in Society
Kindness is powerful. Kindness is always the answer. Yet, there are opposing beliefs on this. For example, You're facilitating the problem if you give an animal or a person ample food supply. They will reproduce, especially ones that don't think too much further than that." Gov. Mark Sanford Sanford is not alone in this tough … Continue reading The Transformative Power of Kindness in Society
Yes & Other Poems
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Prayer in Our Schools
How long would it take to agree upon a prayer that every Christian sect would agree upon?
Poetry Can Bring us Together
Whenever I have a new project, I begin by writing. That was when I made the connection to something I have been exploring for a long time. The essential skills to having a good life. One of those is writing.
Our Friends Made Us Do It
I have been thinking about how our culture works right now. With social media, people are attaining power and money over us by making us angry. That anger divides us. Making people angry simply works for people and organizations that don’t want us to think reasonably. Facebook makes money and political groups fire up their … Continue reading Our Friends Made Us Do It
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