Much of life remains mysterious and undefined, even ideas, such as love, beauty, morality, and many more. Here we explore those mysteries, seeking clarity.
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Life's Fiction
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Critical Race Theory Lesson: Big Band Bombshell, Ina Ray Hutton
Discover the story of Ina Ray Hutton, an African American bandleader who lived as white, and uncover the pervasive racial discrimination and the significance of Critical Race Theory in America.
Critical Race Theory Lesson: Big Band Bombshell, Ina Ray Hutton
Discover the story of Ina Ray Hutton, an African American bandleader who lived as white, and uncover the pervasive racial discrimination and the significance of Critical Race Theory in America.
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Atheism, Anarchy, Blasphemy, & You
Why you should be an anarchist, atheist, and blasphemer, and how these positions can help you think and act better.
Atheism, Anarchy, Blasphemy, & You
Why you should be an anarchist, atheist, and blasphemer, and how these positions can help you think and act better.
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A Celebrity Is a Product, NOT a Person
The dark side of celebrity culture and the commodification of celebrities by an industry that profits from their public personas.
A Celebrity Is a Product, NOT a Person
The dark side of celebrity culture and the commodification of celebrities by an industry that profits from their public personas.
Politicians, Pundits, & Other Parasites
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The Drinking of Politics: If you can’t drink heavily, at least drink lightly.
How to deal with your MAGA family members when discussing politics.
The Drinking of Politics: If you can’t drink heavily, at least drink lightly.
How to deal with your MAGA family members when discussing politics.
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Let’s Throw Open the Borders Fellow Stoners
A good way to start solving our foolish and fearful views on immigration is to see how drug policies became more compassionate over time.
Let’s Throw Open the Borders Fellow Stoners
A good way to start solving our foolish and fearful views on immigration is to see how drug policies became more compassionate over time.
Bullies, Bigots, & Other Bastards
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Unconscious Racism & Bigotry
Sometimes racism and bigotry are subtle or unconscious; even people with good intentions can do things that hurt others because of their race and they need to acknowledge this reality.
Unconscious Racism & Bigotry
Sometimes racism and bigotry are subtle or unconscious; even people with good intentions can do things that hurt others because of their race and they need to acknowledge this reality.
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Big, Bad Bigot Donald Trump: A Long History of Bigotry & Racism
Trump exploited our culture’s deep-rooted prejudices for his own gain, revealing how far we still have to go to overcome our history of bigotry. His greatest contribution, however, has been to show us clearly where we came from and what we need to do to keep progressing.
Big, Bad Bigot Donald Trump: A Long History of Bigotry & Racism
Trump exploited our culture’s deep-rooted prejudices for his own gain, revealing how far we still have to go to overcome our history of bigotry. His greatest contribution, however, has been...
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Pornography: Freedom of Speech, Public Health Issue, or Just Christian Bigots?
Uncover the real risks of pornography - is it the act of viewing or creating it, or a reflection of Christian societal biases?
Pornography: Freedom of Speech, Public Health Issue, or Just Christian Bigots?
Uncover the real risks of pornography - is it the act of viewing or creating it, or a reflection of Christian societal biases?
Writing Writers Who Write
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Fallacies & Rhetorical Devices: Thank You for Smoking
The “Thank You For Smoking” is an excellent example of the straw man fallacy, false dichotomy, and highlights the difference between direct and indirect argument.
Fallacies & Rhetorical Devices: Thank You for Smoking
The “Thank You For Smoking” is an excellent example of the straw man fallacy, false dichotomy, and highlights the difference between direct and indirect argument.
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CHEATERS INC. & DUMB LUCK LTD. ~ From the Authors & Chapter 1
Everyone has a dream and accomplishing that dream means handwork and dedication - so they say.
CHEATERS INC. & DUMB LUCK LTD. ~ From the Authors & Chapter 1
Everyone has a dream and accomplishing that dream means handwork and dedication - so they say.
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CHEATERS INC. & DUMB LUCK LTD. ~ Chapter 2
Living the dream is wonderful, while it lasts!
CHEATERS INC. & DUMB LUCK LTD. ~ Chapter 2
Living the dream is wonderful, while it lasts!
The Truth of Lies
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Conspiracy Truths 4 You
Truth is not out there; it's in here. Learn the "truth" behind the so-called conspiracy theories.
Conspiracy Truths 4 You
Truth is not out there; it's in here. Learn the "truth" behind the so-called conspiracy theories.
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By Any and All Means, AVOID Twitter...or the Near Occasion of it.
Table of Contents “Kim Kardashian’s Giant Butt Eats Her Bikini!!!” Medium for Interactions & Stuff The Twitter Disaster Proudly Suspended From Facebook The Social Media Illusion “Kim Kardashian’s Giant Butt...
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Talking With Alexa: My Secret Love(s)
Sure, go ahead, call her just a voice in a tube, WRONG ... This is love, man ...
Talking With Alexa: My Secret Love(s)
Sure, go ahead, call her just a voice in a tube, WRONG ... This is love, man ...
Filthy Beauty of Inelegance
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Filthy Beauty In Art: How Art Makes You Who & What You Are
Art teaches us a lot about life and ourselves unless we just won’t or can’t listen.
Filthy Beauty In Art: How Art Makes You Who & What You Are
Art teaches us a lot about life and ourselves unless we just won’t or can’t listen.
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Family Holiday Filthy Inelegance: Joyful, Happy, Ho-Fuckin-Ho!
How to survive the festive season. Ignore the fairy tales and false hopes of bliss & cheer. The dirty charm of clumsy holidays will bite you in the butt.
Family Holiday Filthy Inelegance: Joyful, Happy, Ho-Fuckin-Ho!
How to survive the festive season. Ignore the fairy tales and false hopes of bliss & cheer. The dirty charm of clumsy holidays will bite you in the butt.
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Sexy, Greasy Fast Food Love & The Fidelity of Infidelity
This article challenges the common assumption that fidelity is a necessary and desirable component of romantic relationships. It claims that fidelity is a cultural invention that limits our freedom and prevents us from discovering our true soulmates. It also reveals the dirty and beautiful secrets of love that are seldom...
Sexy, Greasy Fast Food Love & The Fidelity of Infidelity
This article challenges the common assumption that fidelity is a necessary and desirable component of romantic relationships. It claims that fidelity is a cultural invention that limits our freedom and...
Wisdom's Many Facets
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Listen to the Color of Your Dreams: The False Scourge of Our Demon Drugs
Only when your awareness shifts to certain levels, you can listen to the hues of your fantasies; the choice is yours, but I don’t think the Fab Four or Dylan would change anything.
Listen to the Color of Your Dreams: The False Scourge of Our Demon Drugs
Only when your awareness shifts to certain levels, you can listen to the hues of your fantasies; the choice is yours, but I don’t think the Fab Four or Dylan...
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How Kindness & Civility Fails With Some People
Are you stupid or ignorant? How to tell the difference and avoid being misled by misinformation. In this document, you will learn how stupidity is not the same as ignorance, and how it can cause harm to yourself and others.
How Kindness & Civility Fails With Some People
Are you stupid or ignorant? How to tell the difference and avoid being misled by misinformation. In this document, you will learn how stupidity is not the same as ignorance,...
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The Importance of Recognizing Cognitive Bias: Becoming a Better Thinker
Explore the intriguing world of cognitive biases with this insightful article. Discover how the fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias shape our perceptions and judgments.
The Importance of Recognizing Cognitive Bias: Becoming a Better Thinker
Explore the intriguing world of cognitive biases with this insightful article. Discover how the fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias shape our perceptions and judgments.
The Impermanence
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Ageism, Ageist Stereotypes, Retirement Myths & Bullshit
Age-based prejudice is a universal challenge that affects all individuals. Despite evidence to the contrary, numerous misconceptions about aging and retirement continue to exist.
Ageism, Ageist Stereotypes, Retirement Myths & Bullshit
Age-based prejudice is a universal challenge that affects all individuals. Despite evidence to the contrary, numerous misconceptions about aging and retirement continue to exist.
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My Birthday Observation: Contentment or Bliss
While youthful vigor often devalues tranquility, with age comes the realization of the true worth of serenity and its advantages.
My Birthday Observation: Contentment or Bliss
While youthful vigor often devalues tranquility, with age comes the realization of the true worth of serenity and its advantages.
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Deborah Tannen's View of Men & Women's Communication Differences
An analysis of the cross-cultural communication gap between men and women, as explained by Deborah Tannen’s work on sex, lies, and conversation.
Deborah Tannen's View of Men & Women's Communication Differences
An analysis of the cross-cultural communication gap between men and women, as explained by Deborah Tannen’s work on sex, lies, and conversation.
The Virtue of Skinny
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The Importance of the Social & Psychosocial Nature of Health
Our social and psychosocial health are essential for our overall well-being. They affect our physical health, as well as our mental and emotional state. They help us deal with stress, form meaningful relationships, and perform well in our daily activities. Our social and psychosocial health are closely related and have...
The Importance of the Social & Psychosocial Nature of Health
Our social and psychosocial health are essential for our overall well-being. They affect our physical health, as well as our mental and emotional state. They help us deal with stress,...
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High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
Discover the silent killer that is hypertension. Affecting nearly half of American adults, that’s a staggering 48.1% or 119.9 million people, hypertension is a serious health concern. With only 1 in 4 adults having their condition under control, it’s crucial to understand the impact of hypertension on the body. Learn...
High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
Discover the silent killer that is hypertension. Affecting nearly half of American adults, that’s a staggering 48.1% or 119.9 million people, hypertension is a serious health concern. With only 1...
Places Remembered
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Don’t stop in Chicago if you’re going to New York
Don’t Stop in Chicago: A Writer’s Guide to New York. Why New York is the ultimate destination for writers of all genres and levels.
Don’t stop in Chicago if you’re going to New York
Don’t Stop in Chicago: A Writer’s Guide to New York. Why New York is the ultimate destination for writers of all genres and levels.
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Seeing Her Working At The Fold Gallery In Los Angeles
An evocative portrayal of the artist's psyche and the enigmatic world below the fold, where creativity and love intertwine with raw honesty and boundless passion.
Seeing Her Working At The Fold Gallery In Los Angeles
An evocative portrayal of the artist's psyche and the enigmatic world below the fold, where creativity and love intertwine with raw honesty and boundless passion.
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Home of The Friendly Ghost of Victor Schertzinger
A Hollywood home with character and perhaps some supernatural activity. An author’s experience living in the house built by Victor Schertzinger, a composer, film director, producer, and screenwriter.
Home of The Friendly Ghost of Victor Schertzinger
A Hollywood home with character and perhaps some supernatural activity. An author’s experience living in the house built by Victor Schertzinger, a composer, film director, producer, and screenwriter.
