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Casting a Ballot Based on Family Finances
Rising grocery bills, climbing housing costs, escalating insurance premiums (health, home, and auto), and ever-increasing energy expenses shape more than our monthly budgets—they influence how we see the world, set our priorities, and ultimately, how we vote. Politicians understand this instinctively.
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Oct 27


Land Management vs. Ownership
There are currently seven wildfires within one hour of our home. This seems unusually high as we are just entering another peak fire...
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Jul 1


A Formalwear Rant from the Shorts-and-Sandals Resistance
There are few things in life that make me question my will to live. Taxes. Missouri winters. Georgia pollen. Texans. Los Angeles traffic....
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Jun 4


When Change Isn’t Worth It: My Case Against the Four-Door Bubble Car
Not All Progress Is Progress Change is often celebrated as a virtue—especially in today’s fast-paced world. And in most cases, it is. The...
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May 1


Welcome to My Blog: Real Thoughts, Real Experiences
This blog is my space to think out loud, reflect, share, and sometimes vent. The stories, perspectives, and commentary you'll find here are mine and mine alone. They’re shaped by my experiences, values, frustrations, and the lessons I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way).
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Apr 30


Still Relevant
There's no point for democracy when ignorance is celebrated Political scientists get the same one vote as some Arkansas inbred Majority...
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Jun 12


Are Human Resources, Human?
Let’s talk about Human Resources (HR)—more specifically, whether they’re still “human” or if they’ve become more of a bureaucratic obstacle course dressed up in khakis and compliance training. In my 20+ year career, I’ve worked with a wide range of organizations across manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, government, and entertainment. And here’s what I’ve noticed: HR departments tend to grow in size while somehow becoming less effective. I’ve watched teams double (even t
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May 12


Forever 34 and Full of Grace: A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Mom
Mother’s Day has been a U.S. tradition since 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson officially designated the second Sunday in May to honor...
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May 8


Springfield, Missouri vs. The Bermuda Triangle: A Comparison You Didn’t Know You Needed
Some places on Earth are shrouded in mystery—zones of vanishing planes, weird time loops, and inescapable traps. Most people think of the...
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May 7


If I like working with you, or for you, I’ll go the extra mile.
In a world where many of us are working from different locations, the emotional dynamics of work have become even more important. Trust, respect, and connection aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential to productivity, retention, and team performance.
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Apr 30


Managing Mental Health Through Poor Leadership, Toxic Bosses, and the Rumor Mill
I’ve worked under “leaders” who offered zero constructive feedback—just public tantrums. Individuals who turned their insecurities into weapons, targeting team members who posed any threat to their fragile egos.
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Apr 24
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