To me the concepts of independence, and dignity are inseparable. Once you dehumanize someone, you are removing their dignity.
Tag: life
Weigh-In Wednesdays – Dropping Time, Too
Another Weigh-In Wednesday. And today’s magic number was 216.4. At least it is still going in the right direction. I would have hoped after a weekend of the gym, soccer, a lot of walking, bike rides, and swimming it would have done a little better.
Friday Writing Challenge – Cha-cha-cha-changes
I know, some of you are now screaming, “THAT’S THE POINT, JERK!” Yeah, I know this, but along with that point is another point:
Many of the actions, attitudes, and behaviors we deem to be sexual harassment are basically common things most all of us are often doing to each other.
Looking Back
It usually happens at a time when you’re not expecting it. It usually happens at a time when you need it. It usually happens in such a way that it changes your mindset, if not for good, at least long enough to keep you from completely crashing.
Weigh-In Wednesday – Scam Edition
The value of an individual now, more than ever, is measured almost exclusively by his or her contribution to the economy. What are you worth? What is your profession? How much do you earn? How many kids do you have? What zip code do you live in? What kind of car do you drive? Now that the majority of middle-class Americans have college degrees, our education even boils down to, how expensive was the college you got that degree from? Prestige replaces practical education, and application of learning.
Friday Writing Challenge – No Reservations
I am convinced those who struggle with depression are the ones who are the most creative, the most intelligent, the most empathetic, and the most aware of how fucked up our world actually is, and sometimes they’re just done with it. They’re done fighting. They’re done with people like the politicians who think life is all stock tickers, oil, and tax loopholes, and that the people in this world don’t matter. They’ve ridden the ride, and they’ve decided it is time for them to step off.
Their terms.
Weigh-In Wednesday – Dad Bod Fo-evah!
Nothing turns a woman off faster than a guy who comes across like Norman Bates, and Jeffrey Dahmer had a baby, and he was born with Tourette’s. Yes, I’m looking at you Mr. Horn-Honking Cat-Caller.
Friday Writing Challenge – Lost For Ideas
If you think humans, and apes are the same, you might be struggling with observational skills. Just saying.
Weigh-in Wednesday – Opinionated Edition
“Doug shot himself.” I said, pretty much as a matter of factly as that. Honestly, if anyone was going to shoot themselves, or someone else, it was going to be that kid.
Lighting Test
Yeah, she’s in her hoodie, and her hair is up. So what? Even at the end of the day, she’s amazing.