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Arts & Entertainment
1 record found

Celebrities
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments May 15, 2016)
The role of celebrity in culture and hope for a desire to make a better world…
Topics:
Popular Culture
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Service
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Social Issues
Communication
1 record found

Defining Words, Defining Morality
by James N. Watkins

(Our World April 3, 2016)
Words shape society, but there remains a True Word…
Topics:
Communication
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Language, Meaning
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Social Issues
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Trends
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
4 records found

Banning King David?
by James N. Watkins

(My World January 17, 2018)
In the present climate, could this actually happen?…
Topics:
Bible
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Character, Integrity
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Discipline
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Faith
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Relationships
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Scandal
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Social Issues

Help, Lord, the World is Upside Down!
by Stu Johnson

(My World November 10, 2017)
Keeping perspective when nothing seems right in the world…
Topics:
Bible
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Coping
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Crisis
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Disaster
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Faith
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God
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Loss & Grieving
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Social Issues
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Tragedy

Sensitivity
by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments May 16, 2010)
Two examples that could challenge our sensitivities…
Topics:
Religion
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Social Issues

Endangered Species
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 1, 2009)
Why those who take the Bible seriously may be disappearing…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Bible
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Political Correctness
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Religion
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Social Issues
General
5 records found

Facts and Fakes
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments December 8, 2019)
It's often hard to discern the difference…
Topics:
Communication
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Language, Meaning
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Lies, Deception, Scams
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News
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Social Issues
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Technology
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Trends
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Writing

The State of My Conflicted Heart
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons June 22, 2019)
A prayer when life doesn't rhyme…
Topics:
Current Events, News
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Dysfunctional, Broken
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Government
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Trends

From Womb to Tomb
by James N. Watkins

(My World January 18, 2019)
All lives matter, all the time…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Faith
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Health Care
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History
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Social Movements

The Death of Common Sense
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments January 10, 2016)
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years…
Topics:
Civility
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Knowledge
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Social Issues

Let Freedom Ring!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 2, 2010)
Once we've cleaned the clapper of our culture…
Topics:
Risk
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Social Issues
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Trouble
Government & Politics
8 records found

The Last Candidate Standing
by James N. Watkins

(My World September 1, 2019)
Are you already tired of teh 2020 election?…
Topics:
Current Events, News
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Government
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Media
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News
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Politics
•
Social Issues

May I Be Frank, Mr. President?
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons December 17, 2017)
Challenging a double standard in the Oval Office…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
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Ethics & Morality
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News
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Politics
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Scandal
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Social Issues
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Values

A State of Indecision
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 21, 2012)
Washington state debates same-sex marriage…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Political Correctness
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Politics
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Social Issues

Don't Ask? Don't Tell?
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 9, 2011)
What would the Generals say?…
Topics:
Armed Forces
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Current Events, News
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History
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Social Issues

Domestic Parter-Ships
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 1, 2009)
Should their moorage be equal to marriage?
Topics:
Family
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Language, Meaning
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Politics
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Social Issues
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Health & Wellness
5 records found

Mind Cancer Awareness Month
by James N. Watkins

(Health & Wellness November 9, 2019)
Jim declares the need to pay attention to our mental health…
Topics:
Coping
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Social Issues
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Stress
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Wellness

Up in Smoke
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons September 28, 2019)
Vaping and pot are taking a toll…
Topics:
Current Events, News
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Disease
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Health Care
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Lifestyle, General
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Social Issues
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Wellness

Suicide
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments September 10, 2019)
Focusing on prevention…
Topics:
Dying and Death
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Depresson
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Health Care
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Social Issues
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Trends

Addiction
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments July 8, 2018)
A call for understanding and compassion…
Topics:
Abuse and Addiction
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Addictions
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Advocacy
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Compassion
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Health Care
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Lifestyle, General
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Risk
•
Social Issues

18 or 21?
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments April 10, 2016)
Age or prohibition? . .. two approaches to cancer and smoking…
Topics:
Health Care
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News
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Politics
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Science & Technology
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Social Issues
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Wellness
History
4 records found

Harriet Movie
by Rusty Wright

(Arts & Entertainment November 1, 2019)
Courage, freedom, faith…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Character, Integrity
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Choices and Decision Making
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Courage
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Faith
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Freedom
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History
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Hopes & Dreams
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Inspiration
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Leadership
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Social Issues
•
Social Movements

Checking Out the Green Book
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons January 26, 2019)
The book that inspired a movie (eighty years later)…
Topics:
History
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Media
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Minorities
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Movies
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Relationships
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Social Issues
•
Social Movements

Birth of a Nation Movie
by Rusty Wright

(Arts & Entertainment October 1, 2016)
Freedom fighter or domestic terrorist?…
Topics:
History
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Movies
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Social Issues
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Social Movements

Immigration
by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments June 10, 2007)
There's a lot of talk, more than action, on immigration these days (May 2007)…
Topics:
History
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Policy, Policy Formation
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Social Issues
Holidays
3 records found

Pint-Size Outlaws at Your Front Door
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 31, 2008)
A trick or treatise on welfare fraud…
Topics:
Halloween
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Holidays
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Politics
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Social Issues

Homeless in Seattle
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 31, 2008)
Labor Day dreams for meaningful work and shelter…
Topics:
Housing
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Social Issues
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Work

Following the Doctor's Orders
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 14, 2007)
Why Dr. King's prescription for racial inequality needs to be acts on…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Holidays
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
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Tribute, Testimony
Housing and Living Options
1 record found

Exploring Cohousing
by Stu Johnson

(Finance and Legal February 24, 2016)
Looking at housing options, starting with cohousing…
Topics:
Housing
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
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Social Issues
•
Trends
News & Current Events
19 records found

Bulletproof Backpacks and Back-to-School Fear
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons August 17, 2019)
What has become of our world?…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
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Education
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Fears, Concerns
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Parenting, Parents
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Social Issues
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Technology

Borderline Disaster
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons June 29, 2019)
Haunted by the heartache of the immigrant crisis…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
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Government
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Policy, Policy Formation
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
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Tragedy

Prejudice Reimagined
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments March 24, 2019)
Considering the immigration debate…
Topics:
Demographics
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History
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Hopes & Dreams
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News
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Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements

A Borderline Disorder
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons November 17, 2018)
A prayer for our gun-crazed culture…
Topics:
Prayer
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Social Issues
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Trends
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Values

And the Children Cry
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons June 23, 2018)
A lament for the illegal immigrant children separated from their families&hellip'
Topics:
Family
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Government
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Social Unrest, Division
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Relationships
5 records found

The B-I-B-L-E and LGBTQ
by James N. Watkins

(My World February 16, 2019)
Addressing he issue with truth and grace…
Topics:
Bible
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Character, Integrity
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Choices and Decision Making
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God
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Jesus
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Lifestyle, General
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Love
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Relationships
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Religion
•
Social Issues
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Social Movements
•
Trends

Loneliness
by Stu Johnson

(Connections April 17, 2018)
A problem that often increases with age…
Topics:
Communication
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Compassion
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Lifestyle, General
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Loneliness
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
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Retirement
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Social Activities
•
Social Issues
•
Social Media

Coming Together
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments January 28, 2018)
Making common cause of solving society's puzzles…
Topics:
Communication
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Unity, Unified

A Necessary Conversation
by Stu Johnson

(Connections December 14, 2017)
Straight talk about sex and marriage…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Choices and Decision Making
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Faith
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Family
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Relationships
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Research
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
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Trends
•
Values

Womens' Lib
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments December 3, 2017)
The news of late draws attention…
Topics:
Bible
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News
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Trends
•
Work
Sports & Recreation
2 records found

I Can't Stand for This
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons October 1, 2017)
Reflecting on the NFL player's boycott of the National Anthem…
Topics:
Football (American)
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News
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Patriotism
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
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Sports
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Values

It Doesn't Take a Wizard
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 5, 2013)
Putting Jason Collins' "coming out" in perspective…
Topics:
Social Issues
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Sports
Theater and Movies
1 record found

John Rhys-Davies
—Veteran actor with heart and conviction
by Rusty Wright

(Arts & Entertainment June 4, 2015)
Rusty Wright interviewed the veteran actor before the release of "Beyond the Mask," revealing his deep passion for social issues and life lessons in love and forgiveness
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Forgive, Forgiveness
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Love
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Movies
•
Social Issues
Trends
2 records found

A Tragic Trend
by James N. Watkins

(Health & Wellness August 24, 2019)
When you or a friend are contemplating suicide…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Coping
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Fears, Concerns
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Future
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Loneliness
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Social Issues
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Stress
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Tragedy
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Trends
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Trouble
•
Wellness

Mismatching?
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments November 13, 2016)
The changing role of men…
Topics:
Social Issues
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Trends
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Work
Work, Employment
2 records found

Income Equity USA
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments December 31, 2017)
Achieving equity a worthy but complicated goal…
Topics:
Financial
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Income
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Social Issues
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Statistics
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Trends
•
Work

Am I a 'Feminist'? Yes and no!
by James N. Watkins

(My World March 10, 2016)
Happy International Women's Day!…
Topics:
Opportunity
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Trends
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Work