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“Here little Susie, try this AK-47…”

Been watching from afar the NRA Convention in Houston over the last few days.  Apparently yesterday was “Kids Day.”  If this group couldn’t get anymore disgusting and stoop to new lows, yesterday they...

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Hug your family tight…

Woke up this morning to the news that three missing girls in Cleveland, including the much-publicized story of missing Amanda Berry is now over.  It is over, but not in the way that we typically see,...

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“Closure…”

Yesterday I accompanied my 10-yr old on a school trip to the 9-11 Memorial.  It was the first time I had stepped foot on that hallowed ground since September 11, 2001.  On that fateful day, I was...

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Getting old (or older)…

I know, I know, I have heard it a billion times: “Age is just a number.  You are only as old as you feel…” Yadda yadda yadda.  You know what?  Most days I feel old–really old.  In about a week I turn...

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Looking forward to stop ranting on guns…

On this blog, You will hear me talk quite a bit about guns.  I really wish I absolutely had no more thoughts on guns, or gun control.  Unfortunately, shit keeps happening that keeps it on my mind....

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My multi-tasking filled day…

I have ADHD, which in layman’s terms means I am easily distracted.  On top of that I also have Bipolar disorder which means I can be moody, angry, depressed, or just joyfully happy at any given moment....

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“Today’s yer birthday….”

No blog today….It’s another birthday (groan), but so far so good…Got a tear-bringing card from my beloved wife, a gut-busting one from my sons….and now off to the Bronx Zoo to spend the day with the...

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How did he get to 11?

My oldest son Jeremy turns 11 this weekend.  My question is, HOW?  Sure, you could give me the statistics, the scientific version, analytical studies, but what I am looking for is a more philosophical...

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Crisis in Faith?

I have not always been a firm believer in God and his mighty wisdom and guidance.   I went for years being very agnostic, thinking there was a greater power, but not really knowing for sure.  Then,...

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Thoughts on home schooling…

I read a Facebook post from a dear friend concerning home schooling today.  They have always home schooled all their children, and are firm believers in the principle.   I was NOT home schooled (or as...

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After a seven-day hiatus, some thoughts on church…

English: The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Published by , August 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Sorry followers, it’s been a week since I sat down to write anything, but this...

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Thoughts on Marriage Equality

Look, I am the LAST person to give out advice about marriage, having done it three times, twice unsuccessfully.  The first time, right out of college, I got married too young when I should have been...

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“The Kaitlyn Hunt” story (my take)

Lesbian high school student, 18, refuses plea deal for sexual relationship with 14-year-old girl — Civil rights? (24 May 2013) … (Photo credit: marsmet532) If you are a news junkie like myself, you...

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Emotional Turmoil

English: Robert Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Yes, I know, I know, I have been absent for a while…Life, unfortunately has not been easy these days.  So, if you are not one to...

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A much-deserved breather…

BURNOUT 1:  the cessation of operation usually of a jet or rocket engine;also : the point at which burnout occurs 2:  exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of...

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My “ME” Day

So, I recently decided after weeks (months?) of stress, frustration and grief, from work, from home, and primarily, from my Bipolar condition, it was time to have a “ME” day. I would take the day off...

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Never again…

I have lived in New York for around 17 years, and I have also prided myself in never have done the “touristy, mass-crowd” type events.  My wife says I have no sense of adventure.  I call it just having...

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Why I want to run for political office…but won’t.

People have told me I should run for an elected political office, but I won’t. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to.  I have issues that I stand firmly behind, and I would love to have a chance to push...

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Common ailments hit close to home…

Psych – 081720099602 (Photo credit: roland) Sorry it has been so long since I posted…A lot has been going on, and unfortunately, it took up most of my time. Recently, my 11-yr old son has been...

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