Image from ABC. Yesterday I read an LA Times article that reported the increase in hate crimes in LA County. One of the quotes was from County…… Read more “Stop the Hate”
Category: Humanity
Labor Day and the Week in Review
These are literally just random thoughts about the week. I had intended to post yesterday but I melted into the ground at 116F and was unable to…… Read more “Labor Day and the Week in Review”
Punishment
One would think that there have been enough studies done that have proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that negative discipline, or punishment, does not work.…… Read more “Punishment”
The Lesson of History
When I was in high school, the only American History I learned was through the end of the Civil War. We never really discussed Reconstruction, Jim Crow,…… Read more “The Lesson of History”
The First Step
If I were to summarize, based on looking back over the years, trying to move on from the abuse and change my life, the first step would…… Read more “The First Step”
Mother’s Day
I am a somber writer. I suppose I try to not be a person who ignores the bad just so I can feel good. I remember Bruce…… Read more “Mother’s Day”
Failure
If you are a sports fan, the only thing you notice in this picture are the rings on Jordan’s hand. Because his failures don’t matter to you.…… Read more “Failure”
Normal
I’m not entirely sure why humans insist on trying to keep up the “normal” under our current situation. I got a call from my 2nd son’s teacher…… Read more “Normal”
The New Normal
I’ve written several blogs over the past few weeks. None of them have made it to publication. And perhaps this one will not either. I try, as…… Read more “The New Normal”
Two Weeks Later
(Don’t worry until it’s 28 days later. ;)) It’s been hard to write the past few days. And I definitely do not want to post when I…… Read more “Two Weeks Later”
Bit by Bit 