Navigating Life...One Day at a Time
How do you chose which challenges to accept? I've been thinking a lot about goals and things I would like to do with my life. I'll be honest, though. The reason I've been thinking about them is that I feel like I'm failing at this life thing. Not in ways people see from the outside, but in the ways I feel about myself. I don't think I've been doing a good job of listening to the things … [Read more...]
Spring is here and Easter has arrived. I love this time of year (minus the allergies that come along with it). Happy Easter! Enjoy this beautiful day with your family and friends. … [Read more...]
Time magazine is publishing two different covers for next week's issue which features two same-sex couples kissing. Just a few years ago this would have been considered unimaginable, and even now the decision is probably likely to spur protests from the heterosexual supremacist crowd. Time editor Rick Stengel explains his decision: "Whatever the Supreme Court decides, it seems clear that … [Read more...]
...that "I'm sorry..." and "Thank you..." are two very underused phrases. ...that ice cream cures all. ...in screwing up. I think the biggest "aha" moments in life come from the biggest mistakes. ...in always being polite. In "yes, please" and "no, thank you." ...in smiling even when you don't feel like it. ...in love. ...in having a vice. Or two. Or three... ...in the power … [Read more...]
After a controversial lip syncing Presidential Inauguration performance, a stellar Super Bowl half-time show, and a record setting HBO TV documentary, the Beyzus reign continues. This time Beyonce is giving listeners, fans, and haters a taste of her Houston TRILL roots with a new buzz track she released via her tumblr titled “Bow Down | I Been On” produced by Hit Boy (Niggas in … [Read more...]
The time has come that many of us, at least the blogging community, have been dreading. Google Reader is ending! :( Earlier this week, Google decided to end the Reader as well as a few other products, effective July 1st. What are we going to do!? Below is an excerpt from CNN: (CNN) -- Google Reader, one of the best-known feeds through which users can pull together their favorite … [Read more...]
This is a guest post by Rachel F Smythe. It used to be that mixing water and electronics was the biggest NO of all NOs! Nowadays though, there are several options that you have depending on the intended use and the level of protection you need. Accidents. There is a bunch of upcoming technology that is designed to protect electronic products from accidental spills and submersion. These … [Read more...]
President Obama's Second Inauguration is one that most of us will not ever forget. His speech didn't end all the discrimination and hatred by any means. But it did put the nation and the world on notice that our rights areindeed civil rights that can no longer be ignored. President Obama used both the prestige of his office and the prestige of the inaugural event to elevate our struggle for … [Read more...]
Today, celebrate the people who have changed our country and the world. Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! … [Read more...]
Today, President Barack Obama was (ceremonially) sworn in for a second term, one of only 17 of 44 presidents ever to do so. During his speech, Obama laid out an inclusive progressive vision of America. Here is the text of Obama's speech: Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Inaugural Address Monday, January 21, 2013 Washington, DC As Prepared for … [Read more...]
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Saturday Motivation – Knowing
Hi Everyone!!!! It has been an interesting week for me. I would like to challenge you today as I am challenging myself. Know that there will always be mean people in the world, but don't become one of them. Know that everyone has a story that you don't know about. Know that you're strong. Know that mean, hurtful, comments mean nothing. Know that having confidence can make you forget about … [Read more...]