When I was younger, I liked to think of myself as a patriotic individual. And it's possible that, as a child, I didn't fully understand what it meant to be a patriot. As a child, my room was decorated in red, white, and blue. I loved to read about American history. I loved the United … Continue reading There Was a Time…
On a Serious Note
Juneteenth
Instead of what I had planned for today's post, I wanted to share this video that shares a piece of American history that I never found in the history books I had growing up in school. It's titled Why Juneteenth Isn't a National Holiday and Why It Should Be. Please watch this and be educated. … Continue reading Juneteenth
People are the Worst
This is the conclusion I've reached. Disclaimer: I'm not sure where I'm gonna go with this. I'm mostly trying to make sense of some of the things I'm feeling. Yesterday, I made the mistake of turning on the news for the first time in, probably, about two weeks. Man, did I pick a day to … Continue reading People are the Worst
Ten Gallons
Kids, I have been a fairly regular blood donor since I was a freshman in college. It started with a bloodmobile that would show up on Bluefield College's campus once each semester. So, back then, I would donate roughly twice a year. You know, once each semester. After college, I did a better job of … Continue reading Ten Gallons
Thank You Notes
Under normal circumstances, it would be safe to say that these are very uncertain times in the life of our country. But these are not normal circumstances. It's safe to say that these are very uncertain times in the life of our planet. So I thought I'd take some time to say thank you to … Continue reading Thank You Notes
I Don’t Know…
I've had a pretty good streak going. I've posted something every day so far in 2020. And I really didn't want to end the streak. So here's a post. But, honestly, after what I posted yesterday, I just don't have it in me. You know? I don't know what to write about. I'm just numb. … Continue reading I Don’t Know…
Heartbroken and Infuriated
Have you ever found yourself in a place where you're both heartbroken and infuriated? That's where I am right now. I've been there for the better part of the last 24 hours. Yesterday afternoon, I found out from a co-worker that a child we worked with back in the fall took her own life on … Continue reading Heartbroken and Infuriated
Dropping Out
This might be a political post. But I'd like to keep things as un-political as possible. Because I hate politics. I was watching the news this morning and saw the report stating that Senator Kamala Harris has dropped out of the presidential race citing a lack of campaign funds. And it kind of made me … Continue reading Dropping Out
Let’s Get Political
On the state level, anyway. And, I'm sorry, but when I go back and read that title, I'm hearing Olivia Newton-John singing it in my head. Anyone else having that issue? I hope it's just me. I hate politics. Mostly, I hate politicians. Most of that hatred stems from a personal view of how they … Continue reading Let’s Get Political
It Pours
I hope it's okay for me to write about all of this. I'm not asking permission from anyone. I mean, I know it's okay for me to write about this stuff as far as my typical readers are concerned. The thing is, all of this stuff is making me feel anxious. Anxiety is not a … Continue reading It Pours
The Confusing Middle 