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Rise against hate and never edit of back away from it, fight. Yesterday, I was called a devil worshipper because I posted that I have no tolerance for hate, fascism, racism, sexism, or homophobia. I was accused of blasphemy for saying that my church is internal and that I maintain an ongoing personal conversation with…
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Have you ever noticed how some people seem to deeply feel the emotions of others, almost as if they’re experiencing those feelings themselves? It’s an intriguing distinction that I’ve been contemplating: the difference between being a true empath and just having a knack for reading body language. Take a moment to picture someone in tears.…
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Let’s have an honest, heart-to-heart conversation about a man who, for many, represents everything that is concerning about leadership today. I’ve always believed in respecting the office and the voice of the people—that is why it pains me deeply when a president, entrusted with the hopes and dreams of a nation, appears to embody the…
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Lately, I’ve caught myself thinking about the state of the world — all the noise, all the hate, all the division. It feels like everywhere you turn, people are shouting over each other, villainizing anyone who’s different from them. It’s exhausting. And honestly, it makes me wonder… when does it end? When do we finally…
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I was in the St. Louis airport going through immigration after flying in from Mexico just this week. They are doing random extra vetting. The family right in front of me was sent into an extra vetting room while I was let through. They can search your phone—so make sure you don’t have anything on…
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There’s so much craziness online right now. I’m running everything I post through analytics to see if it’s true. You saw this with my post this morning. Tell people what’s going on and then back it up with fact. Here’s an example: There are a lot of reports of people dying in ICE detention centers.…
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Millions of Americans took to the streets to protest against the Trump administration, and it was a powerful reminder that people still won’t sit back and be ignored. These massive protests aren’t just about making noise—they’re a way for ordinary folks to stand up and demand change when policies seem to favor a select few…
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“Gone fishing” has always been my favorite way to announce an adventure—back when it meant heading out on a well-earned vacation. And now, my husband Rick and I are truly “gone fishing” for memories over the next month. Our journey kicks off this Thursday as we head to St. Louis for a week-long family reunion.…
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April Fools’ Day is more than just a day for pranks—it’s a celebration of wit, humor, and the unexpected. What began as a simple calendar change has evolved into a worldwide tradition, proving that a well-timed joke can transcend time and culture. Let’s explore how this playful custom took root and why, centuries later, we…
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Autogenocide might sound like something straight out of a dystopian novel, but it’s a concept that’s increasingly being discussed—and hotly debated—in our society today. In its simplest form, autogenocide is about a society causing massive self-harm through its own policies and actions. It’s a blend of “auto” (self) and “genocide” (the systematic destruction of a…
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