Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyInsurance Companies Don’t Care About YouBe your own advocate. Here’s how. — So, if you want to give props to how an insurance company does business or treats you, don’t. There’s a reason they do everything that they do. Money. Sure, the people who work for them may be wonderful — no doubt! I know a few of them. But their company…Health8 min readHealth8 min read
PinnedMember-onlyCollaborative WritingHow it has helped me and can help you. — When I began collaborative writing, I didn’t realize that was what it should be called. I come from a pre-internet world. So, internet forums were just beginning when AOL and dial-up were a thing. My first collaborations were on roleplaying boards or fan-fiction boards. …Writing Tips7 min readWriting Tips7 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·5 days agoMember-onlyBe Careful What You Wish ForDid you know you can use lyrics to curse or bless? — Picture it. You’re on the road, got the windows down and you’re listening to your jam. You sing (or scream) those lyrics and, as you do, you feel emotionally charged. You’re thinking about someone or some situation in your life. …Spirituality4 min readSpirituality4 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·May 19Member-onlyThe Loss of Idealism in AmericaWhen your votes don’t matter — where do we go from here? — People in America are more skeptical today than they have ever been before. We are disillusioned, jaded, and distrustful of our own government. I can see the reasons people feel strongly about this sad state of affairs. In my experience, there are specific reasons I find myself staring hopelessly at…Politics6 min readPolitics6 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·May 9Member-onlyWant to Keep a Series Together for Readers on Medium? It’s So Simple!I can’t believe I’ve been here this long and only now realized this! — This article is going to be short and sweet. I’m going to tell anyone who hasn’t figured this out yet, how to do it, and I’ll keep it a secret that you didn’t know. …Writing Tips4 min readWriting Tips4 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·May 9Member-onlyHi, I’m Pagan! — A First Quarter Moon RitualA series showcasing spiritual practices that might help anyone — Preparing Yourself for the Ritual: The Moon phase for today’s ritual is the First Quarter. The moon will look like a half-circle in the sky. Where are you on your path to your goals? If you feel you’re falling behind, it’s time to take action. …Religion4 min readReligion4 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Apr 29Member-onlyIf God is Love, Why Do You Hate?Recognizing the dark side of White Christian Nationalism — As defined by Rob Boston in his 2021 article, “White Christian Nationalists: Who Are They? What Do They Want? Why Should You Care?” White Christian Nationalists are… “… political movement that seeks to topple church-state separation and declare America a “Christian nation” — with “Christian” in this case being far…Religion12 min readReligion12 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Apr 23Member-onlyFrustration and AngerAdvice for dealing with negative situations in our lives — This is advice, and you can take it or leave it. But in my 48 years, I’ve got plenty of chances to use this advice that I’ve picked up along the way. I can tell you everything here worked for me. …Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Mar 30Member-onlyHi, I’m Pagan! — A Waxing Crescent Moon RitualA series showcasing spiritual practices that might help anyone — Preparing Yourself for the Ritual: Again, this is my favorite moon, the moon of power — the waxing crescent is there for the purpose of driving you to the power you can command. …Religion4 min readReligion4 min read
Mar 30Member-onlyHow Do You Know Something is Wrong?Discover eye tumors as soon as possible — 5 things to look for. — This article is going to be short and sweet. I want people to know how to tell if they might have a tumor in their eyes. I think it’s very important to be aware of the signs. There are several serious cancers that affect the eyes and if you want…Medical5 min readMedical5 min read