Tag: dignity
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The Gals Came Marching Group By Group–Now What?
The women’s march on Saturday, in Washington D.C. and many places around the world, was indeed a statement. The purpose? To present a face for the issues women must deal with. Challenges that are uniquely ours. The problem? Many conservatives saw it as exclusive. A way to push forward the liberal position. The reality? They’re right. […]
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Tales From The Toilet
There’s something very humbling about a toilet bowl brush and a gross porcelain pot. Especially if it’s one used by a bunch of folks I don’t know. Our group had the opportunity to volunteer at Orlando Union Rescue Mission, one of the oldest and largest homeless service providers in central Florida. Established in 1948, […]
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When The Sun Is Obscured By Darkness
I’ve lived in Mickeyville a good while. We’ve kidded about Orlando being just that since we moved here. The City Beautiful. Vacation destination. The escape plan for many snowbirds. Our newspaper refers to us now as part of the fraternity of U.S. cities who’ve experienced terrorism. Not a moniker any city wants to claim. […]
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Has Anybody Seen My Old Friend Martin?
We live in a world of rich diversity. I’ve got friends from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences and cultures. What I love about all of my friends is that they’re different from me. If I spent time with just me for long, I’d get bored and lonely. My personal dysfunctions would escalate dramatically. If […]