More and more these days there is a surge in labeling and name-calling between those of opposing views; mostly in a clear attempt to shut down the other person (or group) and silence them. Take, for example, the recent term, “white privilege.” By inferring, as part of an argument, that
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Be Above-Average
In a world where average-Joes and underachievers seem to be the majority, and the very best of the best are the overwhelming minority, there is an abundant opportunity to stand out from the crowd by simply being above-average at those things you desire to do. When I decided to go
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My weekly lifting routine is Monday through Friday with weekends off; except for maybe a bit of hiking, biking, kayaking or some other form of outdoor activity (weather permitting, of course). If you’re anything like me, by Friday, most of your body is tired and at least a tad sore
Continue readingRacism, The Media and Us
In this (new) world of social media, hyper-sensitivity, media bias and sensationalism, demand for tolerance (intolerance), race-baiting, labeling/name-calling, radical religious views and so on; we wonder why there is so much hate and divisiveness among the human race. Have you ever noticed just how hypocritical the dialogue and images are
Continue readingNew Year’s Resolutions?
With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas just ahead of us, let’s talk about staying on task with your workout/exercise routine. What? You don’t have a routine? Well, don’t wait until the first of the year like most people do. New Year’s resolutions rarely work. Why? Most resolutions are made in
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