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Is this really a debate at this point? The education questions that is, its significance, importance and validity when discussing success versus failure. The facts are indisputable, those who further their education will be more successful in a number of ways in life; money, perspective, health, spirituality and the like tend to be well rounded […]

A heartwarming story took place in Seneca, Missouri recently involving two close companions of 6 year old Ryle Smith. Ryle found himself lost in the woods near his home with temperatures in the 20 degree range. He became disoriented and confused as it grew dark. Fortunately for Ryle, Bella and Baxter were with him and […]

Over 92,000 flu test have been administered already this season which is 2 xs higher than the yearly average. Flu is widespread in every state except California and Louisiana and only sporadic in Hawaii. I’m from Louisiana and now reside in California, so Louisianans and Californians are in my debt or servitude. Flu season usually […]

For all the haters around the country I have one phrase, “don’t hate participate”! Alabama has won another BSC Trophy. I must admit I’m a bit jealous as I attended LSU and Saban was the coach who put us back on the map, left for the NFL Miami Dolphins, then returned to coach an SEC […]

As a former pastor and successful business owner, I always have people asking me how and what to invest in? I always start by asking them what products or services do they use most often in their daily lives? What company makes or offers said products and services? Then I suggest they invest in the […]

While in college I developed a love for the Beatles, specifically John Lennon. Being on a University Campus and being exposed to universal ideas helped to broaden my taste for music, women, fashion and the like. Let me get back to the original purpose of writing this post, Yoko Ono I thought was responsible for […]

I hope you all don’t mind if I vent just a little. We were up with less than 5 minutes to go in the game and lost. 2nd down and 2 yards to go and we pass. 3rd down with 2 yards to go and we pass again. Mind you, our sensational freshmen running back […]

When I retire, if there is such a thing, I would like to raise world class Rottweiler’s. I have loved this breed of dog for more than 30 years. I bred some fairly decent dogs in the late 1980’s through the early 1990’s. I trained them, groomed them and just spent time hanging out with […]

I have been fortunate to have been self-employed and a 1099 consultant on various projects. The tax system works fairly well for someone like me. I can write off expenses in several categories that allow me to save money to operate my businesses at an optimal level. For those tax payers who are w-2 wage […]

Make a commitment to proper health and nutrition. Keep it simple by eating better and exercising. I know that’s a lot easier said than done. Here are some tips that should help: walk a couple of miles per day a few times per week at your pace, eat more fruits and vegetables, remove sugars and […]

Eddie Jones III, 39, of Willingboro, Pennsylvania shot and injured 3 police officers. He was being detained for stalking an ex-girlfriend, overpowered Officer Ruth Burns inside the station and shot two other officers in Gloucester Township, a Philadelphia suburb, police said. Am I being a bit sensitive right now or is the country as outraged […]

The General passed away and he will be remembered. I served during the 1st Gulf War and remember very clearly” Stormin’ Norman’s” daily media briefings. He made us all feel so confident in our ability, tactics and strength. He inspired us to be proud, to be patriots, to be Americans. We need more like him […]