They were unstoppable. One wanted to change the world with rockets.The other wanted to rule it with laws. But like so many relationships — romantic or otherwise — it all started with admiration … and ended in memes, silence, and passive-aggressive tweets. In our fictional satire, Max Titan and Preston Valor symbolized what happens when … Continue reading When Power Dated Wealth: Lessons from a Relationship Gone Wrong
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A Parent’s Anguish: When Adult Siblings Stop Speaking to Each Other
A parent in the middle of adult siblings squabbling There are few things more heart-wrenching for a parent, especially a mother, than watching their children—once close, bonded by shared memories, secrets, and laughter—drift apart or worse, become estranged. When adult siblings stop speaking to one another, it doesn’t just affect them; it pierces the parent’s … Continue reading A Parent’s Anguish: When Adult Siblings Stop Speaking to Each Other
Promiscuity: Understanding the Causes and Finding Healing
A life basket containing possible causes of Promiscuity Why are some people promiscuous? You might know someone who is and, I hope like I do, you wonder why they are so. This is definitely not about judging but to deep dive into the why - is it biological, a disease, self-inflicted, or what? Promiscuity—defined as … Continue reading Promiscuity: Understanding the Causes and Finding Healing
Part I: When Legacy Becomes Liability – The Unspoken Rules Behind Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft Snub
Shedeur Sanders. Credits: Yahoo Sports: “This one is personal. I’m not an avid football fan per se - only watching when it gets to playoffs and championships. However, this year’s draft being in the news after the end of Round 1, got me curious as the whole process unfolded. I couldn’t shake what it revealed … Continue reading Part I: When Legacy Becomes Liability – The Unspoken Rules Behind Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft Snub
Satan Fights Potential Power Couples the Fiercest: The Outcome depends on Who’s in Your Inner Circle?
Power couples and the terms that define them Power Couples Who are Power Couples? We all know them, but probably don’t address them as such. They are two individuals who are both very successful or influential in their own right, and together, they create a dynamic duo that has an even greater impact. They’re often … Continue reading Satan Fights Potential Power Couples the Fiercest: The Outcome depends on Who’s in Your Inner Circle?
Becoming: The Key to Attracting What You Desire
Become your Authentic Self In a world obsessed with chasing success, love, wealth, and happiness, few realize that becoming is more powerful than pursuing. Rather than desperately running after things, true fulfillment often comes when we become the kind of person who naturally attracts those things. Whether it’s achieving success, finding love, or gaining respect, … Continue reading Becoming: The Key to Attracting What You Desire
Photos from the Debut Art Show
In the art world, anything and everything makes for art! All is well in love and peace, including Art Shows; especially when it is your daughter’s very first. It makes it extra specially in love and peace and joy. I can’t say how proud I am of this resilient young lady who is a chip … Continue reading Photos from the Debut Art Show
The Fine Balance Between Bluntness, Honesty, Tact, and Wisdom
The Rungs of the Ladder We all know someone who is so blunt that they alienate people away from, with their bluntness and truthfulness, than they draw towards themselves. I used to be and once fell at the bottom rung of that ladder. But, thank God, that I am no longer there. I moved up … Continue reading The Fine Balance Between Bluntness, Honesty, Tact, and Wisdom
Trump and Obama Camaraderie Video: No Friend or Foe in Politics
https://youtu.be/CbKC7TbXnG4?feature=shared Did you see this video of former President Obama and President-Elect Trump? It was shot during President Carter’s funeral.What comes to your mind? Won’t you say that it looks like a genuine, happy conversation, between two buddies? 🤔 Doesn’t it? Only in politics; American politics, that is, that one day you’re arch enemies and … Continue reading Trump and Obama Camaraderie Video: No Friend or Foe in Politics
The Difference Between Being Lonely and Preferring to Be Alone
Human beings are social creatures, yet our relationship with solitude varies widely. Some find joy in solitude, while others experience deep loneliness. It is important to understand the difference between being lonely and preferring to be alone, as these states can significantly impact our emotional well-being and social relationships. Defining Loneliness and Preferring to Be … Continue reading The Difference Between Being Lonely and Preferring to Be Alone
Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert And Do You Ever Wish You Were the Opposite?
A diagram showing the different socially-inclined personalities. one thrives in solitude, the other finds energy in social connections. In the tapestry of human personalities, the line between introverts and extroverts is fascinating. While one thrives in solitude, the other finds energy in social connections. Both types have their unique strengths and struggles, yet many of … Continue reading Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert And Do You Ever Wish You Were the Opposite?
Part 3: Should a Man Listen to His Mom’s Advice About His Relationship?
The man in the middle of a relationship triangle This is our final post of our article on whether sons should listen to their mothers regarding their relationships. In Part 1, we reviewed the Pros and Cons of men taking relationship advice from their mothers and gave advice to mothers who have unresolved feelings about … Continue reading Part 3: Should a Man Listen to His Mom’s Advice About His Relationship?
Trump, another man?
Photo of Donald Trump on Election Night Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting - ABC News President-Elect Donald Trump just visited the White House at the invitation of outgoing President Joe Biden. Click on the above link to watch. As I watched the event and Trump’s speech, I … Continue reading Trump, another man?
Quincy Jones: The Legendary Maestro. 1933-2024
Credits: Wikipedia. Quincy Jones I was a teenager in London, U.K., when I first heard about Quincy Jones, popularly known in the music industry simply as “Q.” My aunt, who once lived in San Francisco, CA for many years, adores him. I learned about Q long before I smelled the shores of the USA. Sadly, … Continue reading Quincy Jones: The Legendary Maestro. 1933-2024
The Man, Elon Musk: A Cool Billionaire (Soon Trillionaire) with Geek Appeal
I’ve recently started following Elon Musk, and let me tell you—I love his style. For a man of his caliber; being the richest man in America, and in the world, one often touted as the future’s first trillionaire (yes, trillionaire—it’s not even in the dictionary yet), he comes across as surprisingly down-to-earth. And for someone … Continue reading The Man, Elon Musk: A Cool Billionaire (Soon Trillionaire) with Geek Appeal
Steve Balmer, the man behind the Intuit Dome, and owner of LA Clippers
Steve Ballmer is a prominent American businessman best known for his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team and his tenure as the CEO of Microsoft. Here’s an overview of his career and role behind Intuit Done: Ownership of the LA Clippers Acquisition: In 2014, Ballmer purchased the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion, … Continue reading Steve Balmer, the man behind the Intuit Dome, and owner of LA Clippers
Why So Angry? The Hidden Cost of Living in a Perpetual Funk
Anger is a negative emotion We’ve all been there. That person who cuts you off in traffic, the slow internet just when you’re about to send that important email, or your favorite coffee shop running out of the good croissants. Before you know it, you’re on edge. But why does this happen, and what does … Continue reading Why So Angry? The Hidden Cost of Living in a Perpetual Funk
Hommes Fatales
Hommes Fatales are like deadly pills to Women I describe men who act abusively or neglectfully in relationships as "hommes fatales." These types of men tend to operate from a place of ignorance, entitlement, or deep-seated insecurities using (or rather, dangling), their money power as a means or bait. It is ignorance and manifests as … Continue reading Hommes Fatales
Attitude towards Yourself
Credits: Valentina Conde / Unsplash Attitude. Attitude. Attitude. We’ve all heard the saying that attitude is everything. It is your attitude that will determine your altitude. Attitude is the equalizer; it’s what makes one or breaks one. “The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.”William … Continue reading Attitude towards Yourself
Your Voice
Credits: Left, Jason Rosewell; Right, https://images.app.goo.gl/H87A9UYUiJZZZwM37 Your Voice is an indispensable part of who you are. Its uniqueness cannot be duplicated. Granted that, by reason of DNA, siblings might sound alike or like their parents, but there is always a distinguishing factor that tells one voice apart from the other. I remember a long while … Continue reading Your Voice
6 Habits of Highly Focused People
by Nick Wignali Credits: Pexels ”Focus is a skill you cultivate, not a technique you implement. If you want to improve your ability to focus deeply and do your best work, work to cultivate these habits: Embrace routines: “The imagination is unleashed by constraints. You break out of the box by stepping into shackles.” - … Continue reading 6 Habits of Highly Focused People
Loving Basketball: Basketball is Back!
Credits: Laylayrock26 NBA is back and been back a few days! I hope you all are as excited as I am; or even more so. Let’s hear the 🥁rolls ….. Pre-pandemic The league, like everything else, was abruptly shut down in March just when we were getting excited about which teams made the playoffs. The … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Basketball is Back!
Love and Love Languages
How do you love yourself or allow yourself to be loved? Are you the flower person, chocolates, wine and dine, just-hold-my-hands kind of person? Or do you prefer the long (phone/face-to-face) conversations? Whatever your preference, wouldn’t you like your significant other to know, or you knowing your children’s; if you have any? Wouldn’t you also … Continue reading Love and Love Languages
BBC – Science & Nature – Human Body and Mind – Spot The Fake Smile
Spot The Fake Smile Survey — Read on http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/ . . .Can you spot a fake smile from a genuine one? According to U.K.'s BBC, "Most people are surprisingly bad at spotting fake smiles. One possible explanation for this is that it may be easier for people to get along if they don't always know … Continue reading BBC – Science & Nature – Human Body and Mind – Spot The Fake Smile
The Two Voices Every Leader Chases – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
The Two Voices Every Leader Chases - Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/the-two-voices-every-leader-chases/ Sharing another of Dr. Graves' articles. Every leader must be able to discern these two voices; Voice of Inspiration and Voice of Instruction, amidst the daily and/or occasional confusion. Every leader must also know that God is not always in … Continue reading The Two Voices Every Leader Chases – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
Real Talk with Kirk Franklin
http://www.youtube.com/playlist I didn't want to blog today, but couldn't resist sharing this because it's church-day Sunday. And though not all houses of worship are opened, we can still do church in our homes. The video just popped up on my phone. . . .Change and issues begin with dialogue/conversation. What does one do when the … Continue reading Real Talk with Kirk Franklin
Harvard psychologist: The most emotionally intelligent people have these 12 traits
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage one's emotions relative to others. Harvard psychologist: The most emotionally intelligent people have these 12 traits— Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/06/09/harvard-psychology-researcher-biggest-traits-of-emotional-intelligence-do-you-have-them.html Expert, author, and Harvard psychologist, Daniel Goleman, gives five key elements and twelve traits worth having for the most emotional intelligent people. Which of these traits … Continue reading Harvard psychologist: The most emotionally intelligent people have these 12 traits
We Yearn and Thirst for …
Everyone is searching for something yet not all know what it is that they are searching for. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com We work round-the-clock searching for more money. We are glad when a raise is given; we earned it, right? The boss finally recognizes all of my efforts. But, a year later, we're asking for … Continue reading We Yearn and Thirst for …
Who Am I?
None of us chose our parents, siblings, nor families. Some of those paths were handed down to us. But, as an adult, most of us chose the path we eventually traveled. Yes, though the environment not a man makes, yet an environment does the man make! But I can tell you that whether the inherited … Continue reading Who Am I?
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