Tag: Social Sciences

Dr. Maya Angelou – Liberated

Dr. Maya Angelou was an inspiration to me. Her words and her life inspired me to be a better person. She knew and lived the power of truth, the power of love. In her honor, her words will live on through us. In this short video, she reminds us: Love Liberates Rest in peace. Related articles Maya Angelou’s 25 Most… Continue reading

Aren’t You Tired of the Same Old Same Old?

The same old same old, day in and day out, gets tedious, not just boring. It lulls us into a stupor. It reinforces (hardens) our thinking patterns. The same old same old dulls our senses and causes us to miss the beauty that surrounds us every single day. No!! Not Advanced Statistical Analysis! [dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ears ago, when I was studying advanced… Continue reading

The Power of Imagination

I’ve always believed that our lives assume a higher purpose and meaningfulness when we strive to make the world around us just a little bit better than we found it—when we empower human potential for good, when we find new and unexpected meaningfulness in familiar patterns. The cumulative affect of this simple approach to living can propel humanity forward in… Continue reading

Oh! The Power!!

Since I pay the bill for maintaining this blog, I get to set the ground rules. I say this because recently a guest to my blog has posted dissenting views. If you have read my 100 Things (v1.1) you know that I value dissenting opinion. Really. I value diversity of all kinds. So, posting ideas that are in contrast with… Continue reading

OK, I Admit it: I'm Weird…

I really didn’t like this personality assessment. These results probably more closely reflect my true personality. At work, in order to be successful, I am required to be far more outgoing and take charge than is really my natural temperament. Therefore, answering many of the questions was difficult because I behave one way at work and another in my personal… Continue reading

To Twist a Phrase…

What if the hokie pokie is what it’s all about?! The LARGE PRINT giveth and the small print taketh away. Will you turn out to be the hero of your own life? When the terrified men on safari asked their guide what they should do about the hungry pack of wild animals encircling their tents, the guide responded, Stop acting… Continue reading