DOMESTIC VIOLENCE…why you should care.

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Why should you care? Why should anyone care about Domestic Violence? Domestic Violence is insipid. If you have never heard this term, the definition of domestic violence is the inflicting of physical injury by one family or household member on another; also : a repeated or habitual pattern of such behavior . Domestic violence is one of the most… [Continue Reading]

I always wanted a cape…

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No, I never wanted a cape of wool, cashmere, or mink. I want a cape that shimmers in the face of wrong doing. I want a cape that shines in the instance of injustice. I want cape colored bright in a dark world of harm. I want a super hero’s cape! Instead? I got a… [Continue Reading]

Daring to question the regular-ness of life…

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When time is non linear…it is super sweet. I just spent 8 days with 25 strangers. After 8 days a normal person would not expect to know more than a few of these people and, not very well. I have known people for far longer than 8 days and still feel like I do not know… [Continue Reading]

What is an OUTCAST?

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What is an OUTCAST? What is an INCAST? The Webster dictionary describes an OUTCAST as a person who is rejected, degraded or expelled and driven from home or society. So what does this mean to the INCASTS? Do they reach out to the outcasts to try to find out if they are hurting? Do the… [Continue Reading]

What did I step in?

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No, I did not have to look at the bottom of my shoes for dog poop.   I unknowingly walked into a 12-step program last Friday. Dis-ease wrapped around me like an itchy blanket.  I was very uncomfortable, but walking out would had been just as uncomfortable and embarrassing.  Hands folded in my lap, picking my fingers…. [Continue Reading]

What’s your kryptonite?

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Do you all remember superman? It used to make me cry when he was tricked into coming into contact with kryptonite. Of course, back then I was but a mere child. Why then, do I feel like a mere child when I get close to some of my kryptonite substances? Please allow me to explain…. [Continue Reading]

You can buy a tiger but you can’t buy common sense!

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I have right to have whatever I want in my home. I have a right to be safe from my crazy neighbors. The city has a right to protect the larger community. First responders put themselves in danger when things go wrong. I was really enthralled in the conversation when one of the first responders said:… [Continue Reading]

If you build it… Will they really come?

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What if you build something, or create something or plan something and people say they will attend. Yes, they are sure that they will come. So you invest time, money, energy, etc, and you are pumped, and you are energized and you are ready. The day has finally arrived, with all the planning, all the… [Continue Reading]

Pondering doubt.

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doubt |dout| noun a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction   My question is:  ”Does doubt exist if  you have conviction and  the feeling of uncertainty?”   I say yes and this is why. Conviction is a heart-felt concept.  You feel conviction in your soul.  You just know what is right by you.   Uncertainty… ah that is created by the ego.  The ego and the… [Continue Reading]

The Courage of a Stallion

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How much do you think a stallion weighs? Go ahead…make a guess. Do you think that a stallion has courage and strength? Do you think the bigger the stallion, the more courageous? Daring? What if I told you that there is a breed of stallions that weight about 28 lbs? Would you believe me? Well… [Continue Reading]