I have my own opinions on things. Including sacred cows like politics, religion, and sports. What I feel and believe come from my own experience and quirky take on life. I don’t know if I am in the spectrum but I think I think like someone who is. My hope is to share what I think and be who I am online without a filter. I can say that I am a decent person who is on Team God and seeks to make the world a better place for everyone no matter what. Of course, I am that weirdo who just wants to be free to be weird and welcomed in any circle that will have me.
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Life Is Messy, It’s OK
No matter who you are life is messy. Everyone goes through life with varying degrees of chaos and turmoil. Your life might look polished on the outside but on the inside is a different story. Being human means you won’t go through life without some hiccups and other stuff happening that you have to deal with.
I am convinced that there won’t be a day that goes by when you won’t have something happen that makes you shake your head and wonder what is going on here. Even religious people like me don’t have it all together. It’s good to have people in your life who also have a messy life and need the support to go through it together.
My friends everything will be OK you just have to learn to be imperfect and let things happen so you can deal with those things in the future. Experience counts a lot when life is messy.
Why The Anger?
Why are so many people so angry, furious, outraged, and pissed off all the time? It does no one any good it seems. The harm that is done is long-lasting and colors the soul. I know from some experience.
Class of 2023 – A Time For Diplomas and Degrees
Graduations are happening in many places which means that high school and college/university students are receiving hard-earned diplomas and degrees. Their hard work hopefully has prepared them for the next chapter in their lives. Let’s hope they will make the world a better place for everyone. May they prosper in all their endeavors in the years ahead. Congratulations good people, well done!
Living Free Without Fear or Malice
America’s the land of the free and home of the brave or its supposed to be. I think freedom is only for a few and they use that freedom to make life hard for other Americans.
Freedom of expression and the press are not what they used to be. There are books being banned that are sharing the dirty history of this country just because some are offended that it gives them and the country a bad name. Some of those books are helpful in informing people of the differences that exist and telling the stories that might save someone’s life. Civil rights have been long fought for and it’s not right to turn back the clock on those rights.
People are being harmed just for living their lives as LGBTQ folks and the thing about that is that all they want is the freedom to be themselves at no cost to anyone else. I can guarantee you that no LGBTQ person would advocate restricting the rights of anyone who is straight or CIS-gendered. It’s not fair.
My friends I am scared for those who have to make a decision to leave their home state to go to another state where they are safer due to laws being passed impacting their individual freedoms. Women’s rights are being trampled upon and they should have the right of self-determination without politicians getting in the way.
Bravery isn’t bullying people. Its fear and ignorance manifest itself in a dangerous way. I hate bullying. The people who do it need to repent and that means some religious people have some atoning to do.
I am also seeing the influence of extremism and fascism making itself known in places around the world that have been havens of peace and prosperity for all people.
To those who have fought for freedom, you have a responsibility once again to stand up for those who are under attack and in danger. You have to because it’s a moral thing to do. Those who are strong have the obligation to defend those who are at their weakest. It’s time to protest. Make voices in the margins heard.
Now some will say why are you bashing the country, simple I have the right to do so and the responsibility to call out injustice and hatred. This country fought against it in World War II and it looks like it’s having to do it again in 2023. I hope America can do better. America will never be great until all its people are free to live their lives without fear or malice.
Seventeen Years With WordPress
This achievement snuck up on me today. I can’t believe it’s been seventeen years since I first got a WordPress.com blogging account. I have not been posting regularly all those years but it’s cool to be recognized. Thanks to everyone who has made these years of blogging fun a reality. As I always say, keep on blogging good people.
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