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The Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in … Continue reading

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Perspective

Met a couple who had been forced out of Syria. They had lost everything, he wasn’t able to work in his field, but even though they wished their country could be righted they were grateful to be here. I said … Continue reading

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Someday

Someday, my friends, I will apologize for having filled my social media with scary news stories, abominations of the current world and calls to action, but today is not that day.

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Begin News Cycle

Attack at Orlando Gay Club Kills About 20 Another shooting, another newscast soft somber tones, furrowed serious brows explaining the questions, looking at the camera. Go to live. Begin news cycle. Begin: Cue the dark street scene, many lights, people … Continue reading

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Law 3: TAKE YOUR OWN PULSE

“Underlying the idea of “run, hide, fight” is the presumption that volitional choices are readily available in situations of danger. But the fact is, when you are in danger, whether it is a bicyclist speeding at you or a shooter locked and loaded, you may well find yourself frozen, unable to act and think clearly.” Continue reading

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