I want my children to be leaders and to not be afraid of standing up for what they believe is right. I also want them to know this can come at a great cost in the short-term – but in the long-term it will provide the opportunity to exist in this world without internal conflict. …
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The Pain of One-Thousand Needles
After nearly 15-years of not communicating with my sister – we are speaking again. I mentioned this in previous posts – but I was estranged from my older sister, Michelle, for many years due to her substance abuse issues. I recall from a young age (11 – and she was 13) seeing my sister unravel …
California – Where Progressive Policies Destroyed Once Thriving Communities
I moved to San Jose, California, in 2005. I was fresh out of college – filled with 100% idealism and very little life experience. I can honestly say, in hindsight, that “ignorance is bliss.” I’d much rather be young and dumb then older and informed. I remember voting for Al Gore and Barack Obama – …
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To My Kids - The Thoughts of Your Father 