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LOVE This!!
At Zócalo Public Square, Irina Dumitrescu argues against the notion that a liberal arts education is a luxury, sharing stories of political prisoners whose knowledge of languages and poetry proved crucial to their survival. via The Humanities Are Not “Frivolous” — Discover
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Give Her a Break
Can we please give the Cincinnati Zoo mom a break. I’m really tired of hearing about this incident. It’s a shame Harambe was killed but the boy is alive so I would call that a happy ending. I think the Cincinnati Zoo mom is a first class space cadet. I don’t know what the heck […]
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People That Love Animals
People that really, really, really, love animals have always freaked me out a bit. People that have more love in their heart for animals than human beings are creepy and weird. I’m talking about the type of people that talk about their pets constantly but you know them for months before you find out they have a […]
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This writer has a great perspective.
When I told my friends that the History Channel was doing a remake of Alex Haley’s Roots (premiering on Monday, May 30), I heard a lot of groans. “Do we really need another film about slavery?” my friends said. In a word: yes. 40 years since Roots debuted, most of my students have never seen… via […]
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Happy Birthday Cam Newton – Shannon in Kansas City
Yesterday was Cam Newton’s 27th birthday. Glory be to God for that marvelous creation. I hope he enjoyed a great birthday. I absolutely love that man and I would probably marry him if given the chance. He is incredibly handsome, sweet natured, big hearted, outgoing, friendly and prosperous. God Bless him. This may sound a bit strange […]
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Happy Mother’s Day – Shannon in Kansas City
Happy Mother’s Day to all you fabulous moms out there. I respect and admire your capacity to love and your devotion. I know that there are exceptions but I am going to take a minute to focus what’s positive and typical. Everyone loves their mom. If you win an Oscar you thank your mom, if […]
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My Prince Memories – Shannon in Kansas City
I found out that Prince died on Thursday morning. I was working in my restaurant and a customer told me the news. I was absolutely shocked. Prince hadn’t seemed to age in about fifteen years. He seemed to be the picture of health to me. Many people are thinking about retirement at age fifty seven […]
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My XXX Experience – Shannon in Kansas City
I’ve been reading testimonials on social media lately about well known people and their experiences with pornography. I’ve considered writing about my thoughts on pornography in the past but I chickened out because I was ashamed to admit that I ever indulged in on line erotica. I’m still ashamed that I ever used pornography but […]
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Waitressing While Black – Shannon in Kansas City
I have had several customer service jobs in my life. My career has mostly consisted of working in retail and I have had restaurant jobs as well. I have learned a lot about the human race while working as a public servant. Some of it is good. Some is just matter of fact. Much of what […]