In the world today everyone seems to have an opinion about everyone else. Personal space has shrunk with the advent of social media. Many regular media outlets have succumbed to sensationalism, or even yellow journalism, in order to keep pace with social media platforms. How does this information blitz benefit the average US citizen? More importantly what are they seeing when … [Read more...] about What are you seeing?
Being Frank
Fix what you can
The political scene in the USA is scalding hot. The country is being bombarded with last-ditch efforts from both presidential candidates to win the upcoming election. Citizens of the USA, do not fall for the diversion. There are some issues that the average citizen can fix that would make their lives much easier. Here are a few issues that a person can fix if they pay attention … [Read more...] about Fix what you can
Misery creates company
There is an old saying: “Misery loves company.” In 2024 that old adage can be restructured to read, “Misery creates company.” There are a vast number of people in the world today who are addicted to misery. If you have pain and misery in your life, then you more than likely have plenty of friends. Things have changed in the world. There used to be a time when people did not … [Read more...] about Misery creates company
Just in time
The month of September is here. The race for a seat in the White House has become intense and is creating a divide in the USA. Just as things in the USA are about to come to a boiling point, football season is here to create a much-needed diversion. Just like Superman flying in to save the day, football is here to save the minds of US citizens. The illogical statements made … [Read more...] about Just in time
Find your salvation in you
It is an election year in the USA. The political situation in the US is tenuous at best. All forms of media are using any means to garner viewers or readers. Many people feel that the presidential election in 2024 can be a turning point for the country. People of all races, listen up. Stop looking for salvation, answers or security from anyone or anything outside yourself. … [Read more...] about Find your salvation in you
Grab yourself some good
There is a bombardment of negativity that is making life in the USA a challenging task for the citizens of the country. Negativity is thrust upon US citizens when they turn on the TV, log onto the internet, or go to social media platforms. Negativity is even force-fed upon the US populace when they watch sports. In the near future, US citizens need to grab onto something good … [Read more...] about Grab yourself some good
The first step
The USA is at a critical juncture in its existence. The political scene is a mess on both party fronts. The situation that took place on July 13, 2024 in Butler, PA didn’t help the moral compass of the USA. When you add in crime, hate, divided citizenry, you come to a conclusion that all people who live in the 50 states have to wake up. The first step that needs to be taken is … [Read more...] about The first step
The close friend
Some people believe that parents are the closest people someone can have. Other people have the notion that the person who is the closest to a person would be a sibling, or a good friend. Both of these factions are right in one sense, but wrong in another. There is someone who is closer to you than either family or friend. That someone is the voice in your head. Many people … [Read more...] about The close friend
Hold your head up
African Americans hold your heads up and be proud of who and what you are. There is no shame in your existence on planet Earth. African Americans have been tortured mentally, physically and spiritually for centuries. Hold your head up, African Americans, and stand tall in the fact that you are still here. I saw a teenage African American female walking with her head down. … [Read more...] about Hold your head up
Juneteenth Day and Freedom
Juneteenth Day is the celebration of the ending of slavery in the USA. In 1865, US Army troops arrived in Texas and officially announced that slaves were free by executive decree. Texas was the last of the Confederate states to grant slaves their freedom. Texas was also the first state to make Juneteenth Day an official holiday. African Americans, it is time to take freedom to … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day and Freedom