Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Keeping It Real

"Keeping it real." I often heard this phrase when I was growing up. At first glance, those three simple words may confuse you, as they do with different popular phrases used by different generations. One of the biggest reasons the English language is so hard to understand is that one word can have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

This Very Unpredictable Life We Live

It happened again. Three young men with a great future lost their lives. It brings home that we should all live our lives passionately and urgently. Minnesota Vikings rookie. Kyhree Jackson and 2 of his former high school classmates were killed following an overnight car crash. I am praying for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

Today is My Birthday I Am So Thankful

Every day you live is a blessing. This year has been a teaching year, meaning I have had many more prosperous years. Yet wisdom teaches us that you learn more when you face challenges. One thing that has kept me going throughout the years is my faith. Many people immediately head for the hills when... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

History Never Gets Old

Last week, students from grades 6 to 12 participated in a National Contest—National History Day. This week-long event was held at the University of Maryland. Students from all over the country and some international countries were asked to create a presentation on what they deemed important... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The Greatest Sports Event of All Time

There are many excellent sports events, such as the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Indy 500, the NBA Championship, the World Soccer Championship, the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, and the Masters Golf Championship. All are significant events, but one event surpasses them all: the Olympics. Every... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

The Adventures of an Old Uber Driver In The Gig Economy Chapter 4

Sometimes, I give myself an internal pity party. You wonder if your experience has any value to others. The other day, I picked up a young man and drove him to work. I started the conversation by asking him about his job. The young man informed me that he was working to earn some money for the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

Summer Solstice Has Arrived

I was born in July in Trinity Garden, a suburb of Mobile, Alabama. I was a summer baby. This morning's weather report educated everyone on the Summer Solstice. June 20, 2024, is the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. It is when the northern hemisphere is closest to the Sun. I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Have You Seen My Old Jalopy

While driving around my neighborhood, I noticed that most of the cars on the road were in good shape. This struck me as odd, as when I grew up, seeing a new or modern car was a big deal. Now, it is odd to see a raggedy car. My first car was a farmer's green 64 Newport Plymouth. The body was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Music and The Power of Song 2

Speaking from experience, music is one of the most tremendous benefits of my life—not just my life but millions of others. In the past, many school systems have decided that music and the arts are not crucial to the education of our children. This is a big mistake. We sometimes consider money alone... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Music and the Power of Song 1

The power of a good song can be priceless. Music is living medicine. It is good to find a song that you love. And play it over and over again. Music can change your mood from sad to happy and happy to sad, taking you back in time. It has magical powers. Remember that girl or guy you first fell in... 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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