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I doubt that many people could say I’ve exhibited obsessive behaviors before. I asked my Mom if I had obsessed over anyone or anything. She replied no. That is not to say that I am beyond being o...

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Satisfied or happy because of developing one’s abilities or character. So, the question, I guess, is, am I fulfilled? On first blush, I would have to say no. Because, here I sit unable to provide...

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To the ladies of the champion of THE FIFA WORLD CUP WOMAN’S FUTBOL TEAM! The U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM wins the world cup! They are repeat champions! Overall, they are a dominant team who is a 4...

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I’m not materialistic by nature. I’m sure as a teen I went through a phase. Mom just told she doesn’t remember me doing it. If I did I’m sure my Dad had a hand in getting through that phase and i...

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Lets start at the beginning, shall we? I am the product of my family. We all are, until we reach an age of accountability; meaning we know the difference between right and wrong and become accoun...

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“When I say ‘I’m sorry,’ it means I regret something.” ~ Luis Suarez Human beings were created to live in groups with other Humans. This gives us an advantage as our numbers help to keep us safe...

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This is not a political entry but America is a very divided place. On this day we remember our independence from Great Britain, I pray we can overcome our differences of opinion and disagreements...

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Today, the Nashville area is mourning the senseless death of one of the police officers wh9 was killed in a collision yesterday that was caused by a 17 year old young lady who ran a flashing red ...

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It has been too long between my last entry and this one. I ha ave no real pressing reason for the delay just an excuse. I have a hell of time picking back up the writing habit. Turns out it is no...

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So I went to the new cardiologist today and it was a good meeting. Where my previous cardiologist lacked the ability to communicate effectively with patients without leaving the patient in cloud ...

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Today, I travel further down the path of, hopefully my recovery. I have an appointment with a facility and a physician I have never seen before. When I spoke to one of the receptionists yester to...

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Yesterday, my entry and the response to it left me shocked. Not due to any offensive comments, but I was shocked at how many of my favorites I had failed to include to list in my entry. It not o...

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Many may not have an accurate view of what makes me tick. That is fine. You have no obligation to know me that intimately. However, I am going to try and give you a little clearer look into my in...

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Today marks the beginning of some sad days for me because today I began researching power wheelchairs for my mom. She has not been able to stand or walk for months. She just turned 80 years old r...

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5hey will never read this, but the MO is my birth state so let me add my congratulations to the St. Louis Blues for winning their first ever Stanley Cup Championship. Not only is it their first b...

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I had posted over on DdE about my current situation with my total lack of friends since I suffered the stroke. Friendship is sacred to me as it should be a chosen intimate relationship between tw...

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One of the th8ngs I learned at DE was it was a window into individuals lives. My failing was in letting individuals know I appreciated them. Id like to let them know but I doubt they all have mad...

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I don’t know about all y’all, but I get ideas at the oddest of times. My life is nothing near where I’d had hoped it would be at this point in my life. I pictured myself happily married and a fa...

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I grew up in church. It makes sense, my dad was a pastor; my pastor. There was no escape from church in those days. Honestly, it feel like I had hundreds of parents watching my every word or acti...

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I feel propelled to mention the truth as I know. While I loved DE and for a time it was my haven. As others have mentioned, a friend whom I really admired lost her battle with a glioblastoma and ...

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Our social media has mostly become a fix for a plague of mass narcissism. I’ve even battled the feeling of inferiority while writing a public journal, such as this. With each new entry subconsc...

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I know I have been mentioning the stroke quite often here. I am sure many have screamed in their minds, “c’mon dude! Let it rest! Will ya?” I am trying not to constantly think or dwell on it, b...

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I do not want this day to pass without recognizing its unique specialness. You see, for this town, it marks a comeback. Comeback from what you ask? Well, three years ago, tragedy struck. Navy Cap...

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Without realizing, this joural/diary became a form of therapy. It has given me a form of expression that I didn’t have before. The stroke stole my ability to use my right hand to write physically...

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I came up through school when the norm of classroom equipment was based around chalk and a blackboard. I graduated high school just as the whiteboard began its takeover of classroom decor. I lo...

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