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Why Dogs Bring Joy Amidst Chaos

Why Dogs Bring Joy Amidst Chaos

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The news outlets keep telling us that people have become more violent in recent years. Certainly, their manners have deteriorated. Trying to maintain older ideas of proper behavior is becoming more and more difficult. Sometimes I find myself distressed by the lack of consideration shown to customers when shopping, or drivers in traffic, or even on campuses where students disrespect professors and administration in ways unheard of half a century ago. It distresses me and can cause my temper to…

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EXITING THE MATRIX

EXITING THE MATRIX

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EXITING THE MATRIX, A Journey Towards Truth and Self-Realization The world we live in often feels chaotic, overwhelming, and disconnected from our true selves. From the constant barrage of media to the pressures of consumerism and societal expectations, it’s easy to feel like we’re caught in a never-ending loop. But what if there was a way to break free from these distractions and rediscover who we truly are? In this blog post, I’ll share my journey of “exiting the matrix”,…

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The Business of Influence

The Business of Influence

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The Business of Influence: How Big Pharma Shapes Medicine and Policy Growing up, I believed that doctors were larger-than-life people. When we children were sick, just knowing the doctor was on his way made us feel better. Of course, doctors don’t make house calls much anymore. When my mother was 100 and then 101, her doctor would come to the house to see her. But she cautioned me, “Don’t tell anyone I did this!” It was a very nice thing…

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Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Free Speech and Faith

Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Free Speech and Faith

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Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Free Speech and Faith in an Age of Cancel Culture and One-Sided Violence. There has been much written on this subject but I want to add my voice in tribute to this man. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically assassinated at Utah Valley University during the kickoff of his “American Comeback Tour.” Shot in the neck by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a left-leaning and clearly highly disturbed…

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Blood Pressure, Big Pharma, and the Business of Redefining Health

Blood Pressure, Big Pharma, and the Business of Redefining Health

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My doctor told me my blood pressure was high, when I went for a routine visit. It was high because I had been in a life-or-death struggle on the telephone. I was trying to get a refund from one of those Internet entities that I believe are trained to try to drive one crazy. After a couple of hours on the phone with one of those, I was appolplectic! And my blood pressure showed it. I have always had blood…

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         Edit Your Life, The Power of Subtraction and Addition

         Edit Your Life, The Power of Subtraction and Addition

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Most people think they need to add things to change their lives. They want to form more habits, more goals, more hustle. But what if the real breakthrough comes from doing the opposite? Fundamental transformation often begins with subtraction, cutting out what’s draining you. Start filling the space with what truly matters. Find the solutions by editing. Like a cluttered closet, your life can be weighed down with the unnecessary habits, beliefs, and even the people that drain you instead of building…

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Cities in Turmoil: What Next?

Cities in Turmoil: What Next?

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What is happening in the cities is disturbing; I am glad I live in a smaller town. I just read that there are “a huge number of gangs, 144 gangs in Memphis”.  Memphis!  Not Chicago or Philly.  Chicago is home to 117,000 gang members.” What are these people doing? Why are gangs growing? Who can stop this? The young people grouping together into gangs most likely need to belong. Humans are herd animals. With families so fractured, young people need…

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The Priceless Luxuries of Life We Often Ignore

The Priceless Luxuries of Life We Often Ignore

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What do you consider a luxury? In a world that worships speed, noise, and accumulation, we often forget that the most precious luxuries are not things you can buy — they’re moments, feelings, and freedoms that can’t be measured in price tags. Real luxury is: These luxuries are quiet. They don’t clamor for attention. They do not glitter like gold. They don’t need a logo or a receipt. They are not chic, nor do they signal wealth. They are not…

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Friends Are The BEST

Friends Are The BEST

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Surround yourself with people whom you admire for their character.Don’t be fooled by glitter and superficial things. Please pay attention to their values, morals, and simple gestures when interacting with others.Watching how people interact with less powerful or less important people is often extremely informative.Treating other people with respect is a sign of good character. These are the people who you will most likely enjoy over a long period of time. There are so many instances where we are powerless….

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The Power of Perseverance: Why You Should Never Give Up

The Power of Perseverance: Why You Should Never Give Up

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Most people give up. They do it from childhood, often because their parents or someone in authority tell them to quit. They say, “That will never work.” or they belittle the project and try to force the brave child who is going against the grain to stop it. They believe they are helping. 
But, there are some people who simply will not quit. They try, they fail, they begin again, and fail again. Yet they simply keep trying one way…

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Reclaiming Birth: Voices Against Medicalization

Reclaiming Birth: Voices Against Medicalization

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The Myth that the hospital is necessary and helps a woman give birth is a fabrication. But, (almost) everyone believes it. It is profitable for the hospiital and reassures the woman that she is in good hands. Doctors, hospitals, and even nurses have used fear to perpetuate this and attain “compliance”. This idea has infiltrated our society from top to bottom. There is a deep fear among women about their ability to give birth to their babies. “Help! Someone help…

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The Importance of Embracing Traditional Family Roles

The Importance of Embracing Traditional Family Roles

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The wonder of the “NOT Working Woman.” A new friend recently emailed me, saying, “I don’t work. We can meet whenever you like.” That is a rare statement these days. It is such a relief to meet someone who does NOT work… I know that sounds weird.  Lately, however, I have been thinking about the harm done to women by the “work culture” and the idea that they MUST have a career. It has been hard on families, hardest of…

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The Decline of Manners: Are We Losing Politeness?

The Decline of Manners: Are We Losing Politeness?

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Manners seem to be a thing of the past: Who remembers Emily Post? She was once the arbiter of all things “polite.” Now, most people would not recognize the name. Someone who was once so well-known and familiar has nearly disappeared from polite conversation. Of course, the other thing that has disappeared is polite conversation. People no longer know how to have a conversation. They text or perhaps FaceTime. Due to constant screen viewing, young people are growing up with…

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Are You Healthy?

Are You Healthy?

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Are you healthy? Do you go to doctors regularly? Did you get the covid shot? Do you know anything about the health statistics in the United States of America? The statistics are abysmal. We need to do something about it. I wish a man like Elon Musk could revamp our medical system in the USA. It is a mess. It is a system that treats symptoms and never cures anything. What are the most common diseases, do you know? We…

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Have You Driven A Tesla?

Have You Driven A Tesla?

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It happened organically. My 11-year-old grandson and I had been shopping for Legos when we drove past the brand-new Tesla Dealership at Stonefield in Charlottesville, VA. It is in the same shopping center and shares the same parking lot as Trader Joe’s, where I often shop for groceries. A very familiar place to me, except for this new store. They only opened up last Friday, eight days before this. 

So seeing the Tesla cars outside of this storefront was new…

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