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Top 4 warnings about the use of the word ‘just’ (It’s ‘just’ that easy)

“You are ‘just’ not as handsome as I need.”

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My day ended with the mourning

It's June first, 2020, the day begins with beautiful weather.  The weather was clear, cooler than recently, but pleasant.  I had a hoodie sweatshirt on, a Michigan State “fan” hat, and shorts; I went out for my morning walk.  During this medical shut down I have gained solace and structure with my day by bookending… Continue reading My day ended with the mourning

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Intimacy

I am fond of words, especially words with more than one meaning.  Wordplay is fun too.  Double entendres are great; I am a fan of Austin Powers because of this reason.  For the last few months, I have been thinking of the word “intimacy” and writing a blog about the word.  Now that I am… Continue reading Intimacy

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Persistence

As a father, I push my daughter to fail.  As a teacher, I encourage my students to fail.  As a friend, I love seeing my friends fail. As a member of society, I am happy to see when a culture fails.  Failure is frightening. Failure is taxing. Failure is difficult. Failure is important. “There is… Continue reading Persistence