Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Friday, November 29, 2024

Food For Life Chapter 3

Today, I would like to share a story posted by one of my church friends on Facebook. It sums up how food affects our lives and our livelihood. I will always be thankful for every day I live. Happy Thanksgiving Day As we approach Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded to be thankful for everything that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Food For Life Chapter 2

As we approach Thanksgiving 2024, I am reminded of how important food is to us all. Plants, Animals, you name it. If it's living, it's going to need something to eat. As we consider the importance of food, think of the last day you can recall where no one talked about food. It is the first thing we... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Food for Life Chapter 1

One thing we can all agree on is that we all need food for life. The history of food is filled with recipes from all different cultures. Today, I want to concentrate on a worldwide essential staple: Bread. There are many contradictions about the use of bread. Many dieters are told to cut down on... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Thanksgiving 2024

As this Thanksgiving season approaches. I am reminded that every day we live should be a Thanksgiving day. I sometimes forget that. It is so easy to focus on the things that went wrong. As humans, we spend too much time focusing on the negative. One of the reasons I love Thanksgiving is that we... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

A Salute to Veterans Day 2024

On every Veterans Day. I make a point of honoring Veterans. I recently came across a story that I would like to share. It is about an Iraq war battlefield medic. 20 years ago, CBS did a story about his return. Dan Worley was severely wounded in the Battle of Fallujah. He lost his left leg to a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do.

"Forgive them, for they know not what they do." These words were uttered by Christ when they crucified him on the cross. It is the ultimate expression of forgiveness. It sparked a religion that still exists today. To love others even when they falsely persecute you. This last election reminds us... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Another Pivotal Time In History

Growing up, I remember thinking, "I wonder what it was like to live during that time in History." The last twenty years have been full of history-making moments. When I find myself doubting my reason for becoming a writer. I am reminded why we need good, honest writers. To obtain a real story about... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Who Loves Driving In Traffic?

One thing I can say for sure is that I have never heard anyone say I love traffic. Now, I am not new to traffic. Presently, my job as a van driver/bus attendant requires me to drive during rush hour in the morning and rush hour in the evening. It requires patience and a calmness that mirrors an... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Perils of Education Today

Ironically, I chose this topic so close to Halloween. Indeed, the education of our children has always been a scary topic. I remember when I was younger, our elders would ask, "What are they teaching our children in school today?" They seemed clueless. Technology continues to be a two-headed... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

What You See is Not Always What You Get

Once upon a time, in the olden days, there was a popular show called the "Flip Wilson Show." Flip Wilson was a famous black comedian in the 1970s. He created a character named Geraldine. Geraldine was confident and feisty. Her favorite phrase was, " What you see is what you get." Experience has... Sign in to see full entry.

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Michael's Lessons from life is my view of the lessons I have learned from the simple to the complex. My father and mother, blessed me with a simple, non complicated way of living and loving life. In a world where it seems the negative has taken over. I want to share a positive, enlightened view of the world as I have experienced it. Including my view of what is happening today.

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