Memories can get in the way of change if one let’s it. We all want things the way they used to be and it can’t happen that way.
Exactly 2 years ago today! (via timehop.com)
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Trigger Warning
I work for a blood bank and there will be occasional mentions of blood and blood products. Just letting all who may be affected aware of this fact. If you have concerns let me know.
Just Me and The Mayor Hanging Out At Work
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke came to make a blood donation today. I helped arrange his visit to Blood Assurance where he gave to save three lives. It was a thrill for for m to meet him at work. This was cool if you ask me.
I’m Not An Angry Old Guy
In case you didn’t know I’m a 46 year old white male. Some people who I share this demographic are angry about the world they live in. They are dealing with a lot of change and status in the world they haven’t adapted to. I get that but getting mad isn’t the answer.
I’ve chosen to live and love and adapt. The future has promise and challenge and possibility if you have the right attitude.
What makes me mad is the inequality, racism, sexism and hate that is so prevalent today. Why do we despite and detest those different from us. Are we so angry about what others have that we fail to see the opportunities in front of us. How long will be too long to realize we need to live and love with all our hearts and soul.
I’m a old guy who is embracing the future and being open to the changing world around us. It’s all good gang.
Tunes Tuesday – U2 – Pride (In The Name Of Love)
Our nation is still reeling over the events in Orlando and those wounds will take a long time to heal. This song from long ago seems so fitting today. These lads from Ireland know how to share the consciousness of what people are thinking and feeling. What are you doing in the name of love?
Lyrics
One man come in the name of love
One man come and go
One man come he to justify
One man to overthrow
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
One man he resist
One man washed up on an empty beach
One man betrayed with a kiss
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
Early morning, April four
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
In the name of love
What more in the name of love
World Blood Donor Day, June 14, 2016 – #blooddonor @bloodassurance
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate those who give the gift of life and spread the word about the value of donation.
What we see every day around the world is situations where blood is needed for those in need whether it be for surgery or because they have been in a serious accident and require an emergency transfusion or as we have seen in Orlando the need because of a mass shooting. You never know when you will need blood to save your life or even saving the lives of someone you love. Being a blood donor means saving 3 lives with every donation. If you can donate please consider donating today.
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