Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Emotional Landmarks

I was reading a Facebook post my wife had shared about the ups and downs of a happy marriage. It was posted six years ago. Added on top of that, as I was driving this morning. Something reminded me of landmarks. Landmarks assure you that you are on the right track. Before GPS, people heavily... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Greatness Is Not Always Recognized at First Glance.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby is often regarded as one of the Great American Novels. However, when it first sold in 1925, it sold less than 20,000 copies. It had mixed reviews. His book was resurrected during World War 2. The newly formed Council on Books in Wartime sent millions of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 25, 2025

The Never List A Daily Motivation List

Here are seven actions that can help you live a happier and more productive Life. Never listen to negative people. Never judge the success of your life against your more accomplished friends. Never hang around those who love to talk bad about others. Never stop exercising your rights. Never stop... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Some Surprises Can Break Your Heart.

Yesterday, my wife asked me what the first name of our praise leader is. She then showed me the daily church announcements. One post read, " James Simms—Funeral pending arrangements." (Worship Leader of Maple Springs). At first, I didn't make the connection. This had to be a former worship leader... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 21, 2025

What If We All Lived Forever

I enjoy sci-fi movies from time to time. In several movies, immortals marry mortals. The relationship is magical at first. Then, the immortals are crushed when the love of their lives dies. They become miserable, bitter, and often dangerous. Queen wrote a song entitled "Who Wants to Live Forever."... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Compromise the Doorway to Peace and Happiness

Compromise is probably one of the most essential requirements in a relationship. However, its power is often overlooked. Maybe it's just me, but society has designated this word as dangerous. I will celebrate my 28th wedding anniversary this month. One secret to our long, loving relationship is our... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

How Did We Accumulate All these Pictures.

I have always loved to take pictures, and my family instilled this habit in me. However, the problem with taking lots of photos is that they multiply like rabbits. I literally have tons of photos of events, such as the births of your children and your family and friends' children, graduations,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Finding Something Special On Every Trip We Make.

My present job as a Bus Attendant/Van driver requires me to take the same two-way, heavy traffic-laden trip twice daily from Laplata, MD, to Annandale, VA. On one rainy day last week, I felt bored and rundown. The traffic was miserable, and my spirits were low. Suddenly, I was uplifted by a view I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Hallelujah Weekend

I have been waiting to see my fellow Americans protest the injustice of our present Presidential policies. I prayed that we would all stand up and say this is wrong. Now, I see peaceful protests regularly. This weekend, the Hands-Off protest occurred in about 40 cities in various states, totaling... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 7, 2025

The Most Important Element of Achievement

The other day, I was listening to Steve Harvey, a comedian. He is well-known for Family Feud and the Kings of Comedy. However, this famous comedian also has another side: He strongly believes in God. At the beginning or the end of his morning radio show he shares pieces of wisdom with his audience.... 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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