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The Obstacle Course of my Life

by [email protected] | Jan 21, 2025 | CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger I am a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse, which deeply impacted my sensibility and sense of self. One positive thing that came out of it was that it made me more sensitive to the suffering of others. And it made me more...

Wrong is Right on

by [email protected] | Oct 19, 2024 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Dannagal Goldtnwaite Young has written a book called Wrong, which was recently featured on an episode of Hidden Brain (on NPR), called, “Sitting with Uncertainty.” Wrong is a very enlightening book that not only sheds a much needed light on our political...

How to Eat a Dog

by [email protected] | Sep 15, 2024 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

Haitian Refugees in Springfield OH Here’s my response to the Springfield Haitian-Refugees-eating-pets conspiracy theory. At the end of the day, instead of wondering IF anyone would eat someone’s pet we need to be asking WHY? Can you imagine the level of...

Am I Entitled?

by [email protected] | Sep 14, 2024 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View

Am I entitled? I was born into advantages that have set me up for a good life. But am I entitled? I worked hard and made the most of those advantages. But am I entitled? I have dedicated my life to lifting everyone up with the success I have enjoyed. But am I...

Stop Trump at the Ballot Box

by [email protected] | Jul 19, 2024 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View

This Battle can only be Won by Voting The unfortunate and inexcusable assassination attempt notwithstanding, Trump is still Trump. We must stop him decisively at the ballot box. Until then, we must fight the good fight, the fight of ideas, with everything we have. We...

One Man’s Trauma

by [email protected] | Jul 3, 2023 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View

We refer to life’s obstacles as “formative experiences” or “trials” when we’re mature enough to process the challenges they present. We may succeed or fail but we are emotionally prepared to accept the consequences. And when we are not emotionally prepared to...

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