Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Warnings Only Work When People Listen

I was watching one of my favorite news programs. The program discussed climate change and other issues we have been dealing with, and I was taken by this sentence: " Warnings only work when people listen." That sentence applies to everything we do in life. Everyone, including myself, has a problem... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

The NFL Playoffs a Mirror of Life

A good football team is measured by how many times you make it to the playoffs. A team can have a winning record every year. Yet that team is not considered successful unless you win a playoff game. When the playoffs begin, every team starts even. Your win-loss record may get you a home-field... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

A Funeral of Enlightenment

Many years ago, my cousin John started organizing family reunions. His main pitch was centered around funerals. He stated that it is a shame that the only time that our families come together is when someone is funeralized. That started a tradition for our family. The funeral of President Jimmy... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Jimmy Carter Dignity in Action

The first president I voted for was Jimmy Carter. I was influenced by his beliefs and lifestyle. It is incredible how much he reminds me of President Biden. I am not saying he was perfect, but I believe he was a real leader and advocate for everyone. When you examine his life, you see that he lived... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 5, 2025

A Load Too Heavy to Bare Alone

Today, while watching my favorite football team, I thought they might lose. I was so upset with my team's progress that I went outside at halftime and chopped a giant tree limb that had fallen earlier in the week. With a snowstorm on the way, I didn’t want to allow the limb to be covered by snow.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 4, 2025

New Year Prayers 2025

Every year, my church chooses the first Saturday of the month to Pray for the new year. We focus on specific issues facing our community, country, and world. Our church believes in prayer. It is a highly organized prayer vigil. Several members volunteer as moderators for the five hours, and specific... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 3, 2025

Winter is on its Way

Winter is the time of year when most people spend most of their time indoors. The word winter comes from old English and is related to wet and water. There are also some German and Dutch translations. The translations remind me more of summer. Winter is not my favorite time of year. Most winters, I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Lessons Learned From My Father

At the end of every year, I evaluate my progress toward my goals. I try to be as brutal as possible. You discover your strengths and weaknesses after you reach a certain age. It is the only way to grow. I am reminded of a question my father would ask me at the dinner table every night: What did you... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

To the New Year 2025

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I wish you joy, peace, happiness, and success in all you do. I pray that everyone learns that we are all brothers and sisters. The world is better when we respect, love, and help one another. Again, Happy New Year. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

A Message of Hope and Joy

This has been an unforgettable year. I have had some big highs and some equally significant lows. At the end of the year, the only thing that matters is our ability to move forward. To continue to look at the future with our most positive outlook. We are often told that we have very little power... 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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