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Viva Las Vegas

It has taken me a long time to write this post. I originally had a different post written to share this week but in light of what has happened, I just can’t find it within myself to share a blog post about overcoming fear just yet. Because the truth is… I’m scared. In a way…

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The Girl Who Could See

There once was a little girl (for lack of a better word) who was born…different. She was born with shocking white blonde hair which was was a light blue at the tips and eyes that were so light blue they almost looked transparent, as if they were made of glass. She was beautiful, in an…

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Is It…Alive? (A Miraculous True Story About the Power of Perseverance and the Belief in Possibilities and What It Means For All of Us)

Earlier this week, I spoke at a GED graduation celebration. In addition to congratulating graduates, I always like to share some story or quote that will honor all that they’ve been through to accomplish their goals. You might not realize it, but the 4 tests required to pass the GED are very difficult. Preparing for…

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We Have Forgotten

We have forgotten. As a society, we have forgotten that we belong to each other We have forgotten that our freedom is not to be valued above that of any other regardless of factors such as race, religion, or gender. We have forgotten that this country was built on the premise that EVERYONE has a…

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The Dark

“I am afraid,” the little girl whispered, as she shuddered and backed away. “But whatever is there to be afraid of?” asked the old woman. The little girl could not see the old woman but could hear her voice as if from far away. “The dark…I am afraid of the dark”, the little girl replied.…

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Manifesto

In a world that is often consumed by fear I choose love In a world where increasingly possessions and wealth are held dear I choose love In a world where hatred starts senseless wars I choose love In a world where we’ve sometimes forgotten what we once stood for I choose love The bitterness, the…

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