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Love is a battlefield. But it doesn’t have to be.
Love is a battlefield. There. I said it. But it doesn’t always need to be. Is it annoying when your partner throws their socks on the floor next to the laundry basket every night? Sure, maybe. Is that as bad as their tendency to speak poorly about you to their friends? Almost certainly not. Some issues in a relationship merit attention, even serious discussion with your partner; others don’t. The difficulty arises when you have to decipher between the two. The internet is full of specific lists counseling us on all the things we must talk about and get right in our relationships. The fact of the matter is, I…
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How To Stop Feeling Anxious Fast
It was April 2020, and my husband and I followed our usual morning routine of eating breakfast, watching the news, and getting ready for work. Suddenly, I started feeling sick; I was dizzy and breathing hard. I was just overwhelmed with anxiety. The news endlessly talked of the new virus and the number of cases and deaths. I was worried about my aging and vulnerable parents. On top of that, I was a key player on an important project at work, and a leader a ka-jillion levels above me had looked me in the eye the previous day and told me not to $#*& it up. I’m accustomed to pressure,…
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Chris Rock Rocked It
By Bobby Martin So if you were Chris Rock, what would you have done? This has been one of the biggest topics of discussion in the country this week. I would like to weigh in on this. I think Chris Rock rocked it. Here’s why. Restraint demonstrates much more strength and power than retaliation. He didn’t even raise his hands. And he didn’t say anything he would have to take back. One commentator on Fox News, who happens to be black and in the same age range as Chris and Will, said something to the effect that if someone ever hit him, he’d fire right back. That’s where he draws…
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She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy
Hi, I got an email from my husband, Bobby. He said, “So Babes, I was inspired to do a quick blog post for you about how to support your spouse. I hope you like it. I love you, Bobby.” Yes, Darling. I do. I like it. A LOT. Enjoy, Everyone! “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” Country fan or not, this is a cool song. It’s by Kenny Chesney. It’s a wonderful thing when a couple can share an interest or a passion. In my case, Lori loves my Challenger. She calls it “Hulkster.” There’s actually a good technical reason for this. The car’s engine has several modes, from 4-cylinder MDS…
