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Category Archives: Civility
Of Donkeys, Padres and Politics
A friend shared the meme to the left on Facebook recently. It was apparently written to be a humorous, if slightly crude, allegory about not sweating the small stuff. However, it is an excellent example of one problem facing the … Continue reading
Of Hearsay and Public Figures
This meme popped up in social media recently. As one can easily imagine, the creator was likely poking fun at Democrats and many media outlets. Admittedly, the “Cheryl’s She Shed” meme is a one-sided attempt to satirize a serious issue. … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Ethics, Leadership, Manners, Morality, Political Extremes, Politics, social media
Tagged Donald Trump, due process, Hearsay, Impeachment, Politics, war on Trump, witch hunt, witchhunt
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Seriously Doc?!
The practice of medicine today is probably one of the most important, frustrating, and confusing professions in the world. For example, through a series of events recently, I ended up in the cardiac unit at my local hospital. It wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Medicine, Science, Uncategorized
Tagged dealing with pain, doctors, endurance, opiods, pain meds
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Language Games
Honesty starts with language. No! It does not start with the language used. It starts with the way that language is used. For example, one might send a colleague an email stating, “I cannot believe you are so ******* dumb … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Entertainment, Ethics, Journalism, social media
Tagged celebrity, click-bait, dishonesty, distortion, hyperbole, society
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Of Climate Change and Exploitation
First, there is no doubt climate change is real. Doubts arise when activists begin to claim climate change is the result of humanity’s ignorance concerning the fragility of the ecosphere. Yes, climate change is real. The questions are how much … Continue reading
When Wisdom Isn’t
Don’t you love these little bits of wisdom that Anonymous1 and others publish to help us find our way? Of course, one cannot forget the friends and associates who help spread these so-called truths in one way or another. Take … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Manners, social media, Uncategorized, Verbal Communication
Tagged anger and fear., apologies, domestic abuse, fear persecution, gossip, hostile workplace
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Of Idiots and Ignorance
First, if you find the title of this piece offensive, consider the following. Merriam-Webster states the word idiot is outdated and offensive. It also lists 80 synonyms, most of which are apparently not considered outdated and offensive. At least, none … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Manners, Morality
Tagged ADL, Anti-defamation, ignorance, racism, Universal Orlando, white supremacists, white supremacy
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Holy (sounding) Crap!
One of my former theology professors might take umbrage at the title of this piece. As I wrote some time ago, the professor had a problem with slang and euphemisms. Still, there are times when one needs to make a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Civility, Daily Life, Politics, social media
Tagged christ, christianity, current-events, dishonesty, illegal immigrants, jesus, open borders, persecution
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Thank You for Your Service?
Here we are, the week after Thanksgiving. We have recovered from turkey, stuffing, overeating, football games, family, and steering clear of politics around the dinner table or during half-time. Christmas is just over the horizon, and Veterans Day 2018 is … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Manners, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Civility, firefighters, gratitude, Never forget, police, sacrifice, Soldiers, veterans, veterans day, Vietnam
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