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  • Not Giving Up… Even When the Universe Hates You

    Not Giving Up… Even When the Universe Hates You

    My unofficial hiatus might be construed as me giving up. And truth be told, I considered it. Not so much as “giving up” but more like “moving on” to a new season. Back in 2019, as I was finishing my study of Edward’s resolutions, I was mired in a personal crisis, feeling as though…

  • With a Rebel Yell… She Cried

    With a Rebel Yell… She Cried

    In 2017, shortly after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, I wrote a post called “The Great American Stalemate will Show Who we Really Are.” Parts of it were sort of “off” but much of it turned out to be (sadly) prophetic. Most notably, coming out of that stalemate, we DID show who we…

  • Lessons from 2020 and Why it was a Good Year

    Lessons from 2020 and Why it was a Good Year

    The year 2020 has more haters than Nickelback. That’s no easy feat. Yes, it has been a rough year, and this “year” has gotten blamed for much. However, without a reset in our personal mindsets, 2021 will be no better… and the truth is; 2020 is not a total loss.  Now, before I go…