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Politics & Paradigms

At some point we are going to have to return to civility and a higher sense of decorum in regards to our national politic! Children are now... and should always be off limits... "satire" included! These pseudo intellectuals with their witty retorts and insightful smugness need to be draw some generally accepted boundaries. That should be for both sides... those who make such stupid and malicious remarks and those who would exploit the comments! Civil disobedience and debate are bedrock to the personality of our republic, but our nation's persona has spiraled so far beyond that! Civics, back when it was taught, educated every young American about the greatness of America but also about the sober realities of a nation built on a system of checks and balances that serve and protect We The People. Unfortnately, living in this new and hostile  vacuum where those are no longer taught, we have devolved to an environment where rancor, derision and division turned up to the hig

15 Things I've Learned To Do In These 51 Years

15 Things I've Learned To Do  In These 51 Years... Dont take everything so seriously... especially yourself. Dont be in such a hurry... life will find you soon enough. Give it all you've got... whatever it is. Leave nothing undone... finish strong. Believe what you believe enough to stand when no one else will stand with you. Cast your vision and blow your trumpet loud! Love completely... without hesitation. Forgive... period. Tell those who matter that they matter and make sure they know why. Be thankful. Be humble. Give everyone a chance. Leave nothing unsaid... finish telling your story. Love that someone who is your someone and cherish them as long as you have breath! Love the Lord your God with all you heart, soul, strength and mind.