Everyone needs a place to express themselves online. A place to post whatever your heart wants. The problem comes when you have family members who want to see what you post but you would rather them not. Whether it be your blog or Twitter having the freedom to express yourself without having to say you are sorry or to be criticized for it. You don’t have to explain your opinions because they are your opinions and they should be not up for debate.
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International Men’s Day, This Is My Take #InternationalMensDay
Today is International Men’s Day. Here is what I have to say about my fellow men.
To all the men out there who choose to be kind, soft, tender, compassionate, loving, caring, vulnerable I am there with you. To all the men struggling with demons, mental health issues and carrying around emotional baggage I support you. To all the men who wish they could be all these things I see you.
Also admit its OK to not be OK or perfect and own it.
There is more to being a man than being manly and macho. Be like Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, LeVar Burton, Tom Hanks and others who foster curiosity and wonder.
If you are a gay/bi/queer/transgender man you should be loved and respected by all.
Be a man who honors and respects women and treats them as equals and partners. When they bring home more pay than you give them praise. Also tell them they can be whatever their dreams desire including President/Prime Minister.
Be the type of man that wants to be a hero and empower those around you to do the same. Strive to be a good human being.
Wordless Wednesday
Too Much Flash And Awe #Instagram #Twitter #WordPress #Facebook
Storytelling can be as basic as sharing a tale around a dinner table or in front of a roaring fire. It can be as complex as an app on your computer or phone with all its bells and whistles. It’s my philosophy that the more something does the less good it is at performing any one task well and that goes for websites and apps like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and even WordPress. Maybe the basics where its about text, images, videos and audio presented simply can get the point across. Innovation is great but when it makes sense and can be of help to the end user. You know, there is such a thing as too much flash and awe.
How Are You Doing Good People?
The question, “how are you doing?” is a very loaded one. However its one that needs to be asked. Checking in with your family and friends is a good thing to do. Be prepared for answers that you will get. Caring about the welfare of others can help you deal with your own stuff. Getting stuff out in the open is good for your mental health.
So, my friends, how are you doing? (leave your answer in the comment box below)
Quote Of The Day
For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community.
President-Elect Joe Biden
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