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Becoming a 1980s Rock Star: A Daydream Experience
I can play a radio and that is about all the musical talent I have other than singing in the Church Choir. I grew up in what I consider to be the greatest music of all the 1970’s and 1980’s. I do not have a lot of hair left at… Listen ⇢
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My favorite drink
As much as I hate to admit it, I love a good cold Diet Mt. Dew or Diet Dr. Pepper when I am craving a drink. I do not drink beer or alcohol and have not had one for over 30 years. I like a cold unsweet tea also with… Listen ⇢
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Cherishing Life’s Best Gifts: A Spiritual Journey
I have been blessed by so many people, family and strangers with magnificent gifts in my life time. But the top three are on June 5, 1993 I was blessed with joining my lovely wife of 32 years in marriage. She was a God send and the best gift I… Listen ⇢
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Master Your Finances: Essential Budgeting Principles
There are basic principal’s that anyone can follow to be financially stable and responsible. These are not new and I certainly did not make them up or create them. As a teacher that teaches a class about personal financial literacy I apply basic learning principals’ that my students can take… Listen ⇢
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Banning ‘Bruh’: A Call for Respect in Language
If I could ban one word as an educator, it would be the word “bruh”. Teenagers refer to teachers, coaches, parents and other adults as Bruh. That IMO, is very disrespectful and not appropriate for the classroom, school, work place or around family. I have a sign that says “I… Listen ⇢
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Understanding Patriotism: What It Means Today
I am 100% Patriotic. I love America and what it stands for. America is about freedom, free speech, freedom to own a weapon, freedom from governmental tyranny, freedom to be what you want to be (as long as your not breaking the law), freedom to believe what you want. I… Listen ⇢
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Parents at my current age
My parents in their late 50’s as I am now were both retired from public service work. My mom was a retired school system employee where she worked for over twenty years until she had to medically retire due to both knees being bad. My dad was a retired police… Listen ⇢
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Changing Laws for a Safer Society
I would change laws regarding violent offenses to make the penalties more severe and harsh. We need those folks that do those things, especially repeat offenders to know that their actions will have severe consequences. Sitting in jail for years to me is not enough. We need to get back… Listen ⇢
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The Importance of Rest for Coaches and Teachers
As a high school teacher and coach, I have been going strong since school got out last year in June. Many people think that teachers are off all summer and for some that rule may apply. For those like me that are career coaches and teachers and coach multiple sports… Listen ⇢
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