Wokeness is not new to me. In the early 2000s, I was a liberal arts student at the University of Florida. I was trained in a Woke belief system (if you could call it a belief system). All of my Sociology professors were far-far-left and held what I would call a “proto-woke” ideology. So during … Continue reading I’ve Pondered Wokeness For Almost 20 Years, Here Are My Thoughts
Black lives matter! I've always considered myself more of a moderate liberal, BUT I refuse to align myself with this modern "Black Lives Matters" movement. The 2017 video below (excuse the language), and the controversy surrounding it, epitomizes why I cannot align myself with such a group.Yes, I want to see police reform and better … Continue reading Black Lives Matter But “Wokeness” is Madness
To my surprise, some recent articles and posts I've written have upset people, both on the left and right side of politics. I'm surprised at this number of people because I don't feel like what I'm saying is that controversial. I'm a registered Independent, so my goal is not to provoke or persuade people to … Continue reading Angry politics and Birthday Thoughts…
{Adapted from a Facebook post] Can I suggest something? If possible, do your soul some good today and give a little something to The Mordecai Project, an international organization run by my friend, Lee Grady. The Mordecai Project's purpose is to protect, empower, and mobilize women and the oppressed all around the world. We all … Continue reading Do Yourself Good By Doing Good
For the last several weeks, I've been dangerously close to making political posts on social media. Although I actually don't mean for them to be political, my online friends might think I've taken to "Facebook ranting". I truly hope this is not the case. Because here's the truth: just because I am addressing a "political" … Continue reading Joe Biden, Ahmaud Arbery, Fake News, and Blind Lady Justice
In January of this year, I had a flare up of a health condition I live with. There are several names for it, but basically the top
unsplash-logoJunior Moran The Holidays are coming up, and for many of us things slow down during this time. With that being said, Thanksgiving is a great time to put into practice just that: thanksgiving! To me, thanksgiving breaks down into two parts: remember and vocalize. It’s that simple. 1. Remember: thanksgiving is actively, purposely thinking about and … Continue reading Thanksgiving Post w/ Exclusive Song by LAROUTE
When Jesus saved me, I was a club DJ, and fully engaged in the lifestyle one might expect from a club DJ---late nights, drugs, and partying. I had a foul mouth, a sharp tongue, and a girlfriend who worked at a Hooters restaurant.
How do we know Kayne West is for real? Is it safe for Kayne West to speak out about Christ? Is this just another stunt? Who does Kayne think he is now… a preacher??? I don’t know the answers to the questions above. Now… I have my hunch… I have my opinion… I have my … Continue reading Who Does Kayne West Think He Is?
By now, I am sure you are aware of the whole "Popeyes Chicken Sandwich" craze. But if you recently woke up from a coma, or just got back from a strict social media fast, then let me give you a quick recap. After 47 years in business, Popeyes fast-food restaurants released their first chicken sandwich. … Continue reading Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A: A Lesson Hidden In The Recent Craze
