Report Card: Love Across The Political Divide

The 2020 Presidential Election drama continues with no end in sight. What saddens me the most is the refusal to share information on the coronavirus. Innocent Americans are dying due to the willful negligence of the current administration. The spiteful rancor towards the pandemic is one of grandstanding, finger pointing, false narratives and bruised egos.  Unfortunately many folks have succumbed to the ignorance and speak venormously. Think about the last :debate" you had with someone. Can you separate the person from their beliefs? Or have you cut then out of your life? I actually reposted a meme on a "christian" webpage. Literally received a comment "this must be a democratic post". I was floored as I offered no opinion but was labelled as such. Trolls enter into social media and wreak havoc on many platforms. My favourite DJ did a 109 hour marathon set on IG Live....AND WAS TROLLED!!! Absolute insanity!!! I cant imagine what our Heavenly Father is thinking? How would he rate us? How would you grade yourself? I have worked in environment with abject racists and socioeconomic snobs. Wherever I am, God's grace and mercy covers me every step I make. Because of His love and guidance, I maintain my peace in the midst of this storm So how have you fared in the face of all this? Please share your comments below. Thanks for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Unity Over Division: Reclaiming America

Are we there yet? I mean, have they finally called this election? Have they tossed these baseless lawsuits filled with hypocrisy and lies? Are we still protesting for humankind? This pandemic has magnified the political,  financial, spiritual, and moral differences in our Western society. So is this what democracy looks like? Is this what we want to model for the Free World? Like the famous movie quote "me want free". Freedom from the hassle.  Freedom from the headache. Freedom from the heartache. Life isn't peaches and cream, and we shouldn't think of it this way. But does it need to be this hard? Why cant we all get along? Technically there's enough to go around. The rich get richer and we fight over the scraps. We complain,  we march, we protest. Everything is so tense and everyone is going to the extremes. But the real question is....do we need to carry this heavy load? It's so draining to carry the weight of the world. You wind up hurting yourself in the long run. We must pool our resources and work smarter. Together we can stop the insanity and live together. Peace and harmony can be obtained. Freedom is our right and our choice.  Choose ye this day that you burdens be stripped down to the joy you crave. Be your best. Be purple. Live the purple life. Can you dig it? Please share  your comments below. Thanks for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Y2K vs 2020: The History Lesson

Is history repeating itself? The 2000 Presidential Election was a complete mess!!! Hand counting votes, legal challenges, and the winner of the popular vote unseated by the electoral college. Sound familiar? The only thing missing is the punch cards with "pregnant chads". Can you imagine that happening now? In this day and age of a 24 hour news reel? We still get images of turmoil and strife within minutes on the World Wide Web. And we are watching rival factions debating politics while their constituents suffer. Unfortunately this is becoming "the norm" in the light of the coronavirus. Conquerors and robberbarrons seek profits over people and have destroyed anything in their way. They hoard this wealth while the multitudes fight over the scraps. Group mentality fosters to make one feel superior over others to justify their ethical neglect and deplorable actions. Sadly, things appear to be worse and there is no hope left.....or so others would want you to think. What do you feel when you think on these things? Can you empathize with those less fortunate and less educated than you? Do you have any compassion left? Or has COVID-19 forced you to only look out for you and yours? God blessed us with a moral compass to guide us through dark times. Our ancestors used these thoughts and prayers until freedom came. What will history say about us? Let's embrace the past and move forward. Faith without works is naught. And He covers all in his love, grace, and mercy. We want to maintain the high road and live our best life. The purple life.  Share this journey with me as reach the mark of the high calling. Post your comments below. Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Christians united or divided: 2020 Election

Well well well. The 2020 Presidential Election was as sick as the Coronavirus. I mean red states, blue states, and county by county showdowns. These last 4+ years have ripped our country apart. People have drawn battle lines between family, friends, and coworkers.  But in the church? YES EVEN IN THE CHURCH!!! Its been said the most segregated hour is on Sunday morning.  I've never dealt with an evangelical and I can't imagine that they'd welcome a Pentecostal in their midst. My friends are mainly Democratic with a sprinkle of republicans but we don't argue. Points are made and shared, but never judged. We know each other personally and respect each others individuality. But social media is a beast. People have made hate groups, fake news, and robot trolls all to sway folks away from facts. Literally, the network news has to fact check everything due the prevalence of misinformation. Sermons have become politically charged and members are weaponized. The current administration has yet to concede, and followers are being fleeced to fund this failed effort. The world is watching the destruction of the United States of America. Are we ready to rebuild? Who will reach across the divide? Can we just be purple? All the election coverage showed close races as purple until a clear winner was projected. But can we get along? Will we get back to "nnormal"? Do me a favor...check on your Christian friends.  They put on a brave face even when they're crumbling inside. Let's release the hostility and embrace the vulnerability.  Be that safe place for folks to return to the real world. Let's move forward. Let's live our best life. The purple life. Please share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Wanna Get Away? Traveling 2020 Style

How are you spending your time in Quarantine? There are 47 days left in 2020 and  I am ready to go. Usually, my vacation days are used by now. Like everyone else, I thought this pandemic would be over but its getting worse. The rebellion is growing during the second wave of this disease. However, the rest of the world has navigated their policies around the virus and remain open. According to US News &World Report, there are 50 counties that will accept American travellers. Check out the link to see which destination are available. When I look over my past trips, the wanderlust begins. Seeing snapshots of happy memories motivates me to return. Pictures of these Polynesian men make me want to explore new territories. What about you? What have you dreamed of doing during the pandemic? Have you travelled? If so, where? If not, what are you planning to do when it's safe? How do you escape the everyday routine? Please leave your comments below. Thank you for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

From U.S.News & World Report:  https://travel.usnews.com/features/where-can-americans-travel-right-now

Veterans Day 2020

 For all who served and sacrificed for this country,  I wish you a Happy Veterans Day.  This pandemic forced us to celebrate these heroes in a socially distant but still significant way. I don't write about military holidays, but this year hit different. This artistic rendition from the Miles Hyman Art Group gave me chills. The depiction of a serviceman in uniform forced to use a colored establishment struck a nerve. Black men and women have enlisted since slavery. Slave soldiers fought on both sides of the Civil War, often in domestic roles. The crazy thing to me is that soldiers were often jailed beaten lynched and killed by large white mobs enraged at their Service. Black soldiers fought battles overseas just to fight the same battles at home. The agony. The suffering. The struggle. The gains. The losses. It blows the mind. Even worse, the battle continues in 2020. Many minority recruits have died under mysterious circumstances with little fanfare or follow up. Yet, war continues. Our Armes Forces have served as the world's security force. Young men and women enlist to serve our country and preserve our freedom. I salute all who serve and those who retired from serving. Special thanks to the ancestors who endured the worst to make it better for those who followed in their footsteps. Many of my family and friends were soldiers. I respect all who stepped up to the call. Who are the veterans in your life? Care to share their story? Please leave your comments below.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

National Author's Day

November 1st is National Author's Day. This holiday originated in the 1920s and became official in the 1940s. The day is set aside for showing love and appreciation for those individuals who create the stories that enrich our lives. Whether you like fiction, history, fantasy or news stories, someone has to research, write, edit, produce, and  publish the content.  With the advent of social media, we have millions of titles to choose from. Great storylines can capture our minds and take us to magical places. Authors often struggle for years to produce their final product. This lonely arduous process can siphon the creativity from any individual.  So please recognize your favorite author on this day. Some ideas include:

1)Tweet at your favorite author today

2) Buy a book and give it to a friend

3) Give some time to the author inside of you

I salute all my fellow authors in my social media circle. Blogging gives me the chance to regularly create content. However, there's something about getting into a good book that you can't put down Are you in a book club? What has been your favourite read? Please share your comments below. Thank you for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!