Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Just trying to make it through the Day

Many times I am asked how I am doing. The answer to that question is as varied as the weather. Everyone has their ups and downs. Good times and bad times. No matter what, in the end, our goal is to simply finish the day. When you look at your fellow man, you often think. That everyone is so... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Learn To Be Last

On this Father's Day weekend, I would like to share one of the essential rules that my father taught me. It is also one of the high points of leadership. The key to maintaining a family is to learn to be last. Now at the time, I heard the words, but I didn't clearly understand the meaning. When I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 29, 2023

Memorial Day is Everyday

Memorial Day was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers. The civil war is one of our country's most tragic wars ever fought. For America, the civil war took more American casualties than any other war. If you combine all the American wars,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

My Life Mission Statement

At my church, each organization is required to create a mission statement. A mission statement has two purposes. First, it lets others know the purpose of your organization. The second purpose is to set goals for your members. I was doing some research on written prayers. I found my mission... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

Invest in your Fellowman

When I write my last word. Sing my last song. I would like to leave this advice. Invest in your fellow man. My vision for our country is that we recognize that everyone needs someone to invest in their lives. We truly need one another for a better world. We can invest in others in so many ways. Now... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

School Bussing Great Idea Bad Reception

In the 1970s, a law was passed to fight school desegregation. The law was created to promote equal-opportunity education for minorities. Many children were bussed to schools out of their home neighborhoods. The initial reception was received with great protest. Many parents protested against the new... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Unspoken words lost treasures.

Early in my life, I discovered the power of the right word at the right time. Where I acquired this skill is a mystery to me. So I attribute it to my parent's friends and family. I also faintly remember a few positive comments from teachers and professors. Words are so important in education, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Patience a tool for a meaningful life.

You have heard the old saying. Patience is a virtue. However, when you are young, it appears to be a curse. Everything seems to take forever when you are young. Time seems to stand still while the world passes you by. At least, that was my experience. In elementary school, I couldn't wait to get to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 8, 2023

Why is the most Holy of Holidays Not a Federal Holiday

My wife recently started a new job. She works for the county school system. Melody loves to compete with me. " I am off the entire weekend for Easter. How do you like me now?" I work for the Federal Government, and I am usually the one who gets the holidays off. So what is the reason that Easter is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

March Madness Ecstasy and Agony

One of my favorite times of year is the NCAA College Basketball tournament. College basketball teams from across the country compete for the title of the best college basketball team in the country. Winning the tournament will not only bring instant fame to you and your school. It can literally... 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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