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“They’re Not Our Kind”
There is a current advertisement in the Jacksonville area for an automobile dealership which sells luxury cars that really bothers me. In it they say things like “you’re not like the others” and you’re a rock star’ who deserves the … Continue reading
These are not normal times
I’d like to point out at the start that I’m not by nature a political person. Yet at the same time I feel it is imperative to point out things that are important to cover that are contrary to what … Continue reading
PROFILES IN COURAGE/PROFILES IN COWARDICE
The late President JFK authored a book entitled “Profiles in Courage”. He wrote it to pay tribute to past political leaders of our country who stood up for their beliefs despite going against the norms of the day despite political … Continue reading
Wave Pools, do they spell the end of Surfing as we knew it?
Every surfer dreams of surfing the perfect wave. I’ve been surfing since 1965 and I have fortunately surfed in perfect conditions a number of times. The first time was in 1967 where I surfed in overhead surf while living on … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, opinion, surf, surfing, travel, water-quality, wave-pools, writing
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No AI for me. What you read is all me for good or bad.
About ten years ago, I was asked to present my children’s book Byron The Lonely Christmas Tree during the annual Holiday author even at the Press Club of Atlanta. While speaking with some of the other authors at the event, … Continue reading
Is Cruelty The Point?
Based on what I have seen and heard from the current administration, it does seem that cruelty is the point. Whether it be the elimination of programs and services especially for the poor and under-served, the desire to eliminate Obamacare, … Continue reading
We Can Make You…..
After completing college, something I finally accomplished while serving in the Air Force, our family moved from Omaha back to Charlotte, North Carilina where I started my career. While living in Charlotte we had some friends who were engaged to … Continue reading
Unlawful Orders and The Statue of Liberty (a combo deal)
There has been a great deal of press of late regarding the ad several former military members of congress recently released which, in part, stated that military personnel should refuse unlawful orders. Having served in the military with the Air … Continue reading
What’s 988?
Earlier this year I spent some time volunteering with the United Way’s NEFL 988 Suicide Hotline department as a storyteller. Prior to my involvement with the team, I had not heard of the 988 national Suicide Hotline Program and apparently … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, depression, mental-health, suicide, suicide-prevention
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Garages-What are they good for?
The dictionary definition of a garage is a building used to house vehicles and automobiles. But it seems as though many a homeowner must not know that if my neighborhood is an example. Yes I can see placing tools, a … Continue reading