life lessons
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Adventure is a thrilling concept, isn’t it? It evokes images of daring escapades, unexpected twists, and the thrill of the unknown. When I stumbled upon a quote by Paulo Coelho, “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it is lethal,” it got me thinking about how it reflects my own life. Let’s break it…
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I used to believe I could change the world. There was a time when I carried that conviction like a torch, its flame burning so brightly it lit up every corner of my soul. I was sure of it—so sure—that through kindness and understanding, through love and compassion, I could make a difference. I believed…
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This building across from our hotel captures my attention every time I stroll past it. There’s an undeniable pull, and I can’t help but wonder about its history. Central Mexico is overflowing with stories, and this structure is no exception. Known as Casa de la Inquisición, it was built in the mid-1700s by a priest,…
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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the American mainstream media is gaslighting you. Hard. And if you’re still getting your news from CNN, Fox, or even Google without a heavy dose of skepticism, you’re being played. Let me walk you through what’s really happening—because the truth isn’t just buried; it’s being bulldozed. Take…
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I’ve spent much of my life thinking about silence—not the quiet of a library, but the kind that erases people. Growing up gay in the 1960s meant navigating a world determined to mold me into something I wasn’t. My interests in films like Valley of the Dolls or West Side Story were dismissed as unserious,…
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I woke up this morning with Cat Stevens’ “Morning Has Broken” playing on loop in my mind, like a quiet prayer lingering from some half-remembered dream. It was my sister’s favorite song. Today, the lyrics feel heavier, more urgent, as if they’re asking me to wrestle with questions I’ve been avoiding. “Morning has broken like…
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This a serious question about homophobia. If you are going to hate us at least have a good reason, but first this. In so many ways, our life as a gay married couple is just like any other marriage. We wake up, eat breakfast, and get to work in our office. We take a lunch…
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Forcing Palestinians out of Gaza is not just a simple matter; it’s a grave violation of human rights. When people are pushed out of their homes, it’s essentially a form of ethnic cleansing. This concept involves the mass expulsion or killing of members of a specific ethnic or religious group within a society. It’s a…
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Let’s talk about the so-called gay agenda. For decades, this phrase has been weaponized to paint LGBTQ+ lives as some shadowy plot to corrupt society. But peel back the fearmongering, and what’s really there? Grocery lists. Date nights. Arguing over whose turn it is to take out the trash. Sound familiar? That’s because the “gay…
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