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The Day I Was (Almost) Struck By Lightning
A few years back, I worked at a Children's Museum as a manager. We had this huge outdoor water area with a lot of metal parts and high trees, things that lightning tends to get along with very well. Our protocol was that...
From Skinny to Strong: My Wife’s Bodybuilding Journey
Our love story took an unexpected turn when I confessed to my slim and delicate wife about my fascination with muscular women and female bodybuilders. Little did I know, this revelation would spark a transformation in her...
K-pop selection for you
I haven't done one of these in a while but because of your overwhelming positive response to the other posts I'll do another one :P CHUNG HA - I'm Ready https://www.youtube.com/embed/jf0_fwHYAbE She released a short...
"Considering the varying cultural and societal norms regarding modesty, how appropriate is it to wear short clothing in public settings?"
In contemporary times, we observe stringent regulations concerning women's attire in public places like gyms and streets. Historically, when men were granted greater freedoms, some unfortunately indulged in inappropriate...
The saying “you should always respect your parents”. Parents that treat you like a torture chamber and abuse you significantly doesn’t deserve you
I’m adopted and I grew up in a very terrible household. My mom was beating on me badly, throwing things at me, calling the police on me if I said the word “no”, she stayed bullying me and calling the police on me, she...
Understanding Workplace Politics: HR Is Not Your Friend
Here is part 3 in our series on understanding workplace politics. The dreaded entity that is HR. As I wrote in an older take for men on the job Advice for Guys: Avoiding A Sexual Harassment Case , one of the biggest...
I (Don't) Write the Songs
. “I write the songs that make the whole world sing” — Barry Manilow . I was going to respond to a question I saw My personal record is 28. Do you think writing music of 28 songs in one day is incredible for an...
m Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation
This is a topic that I covered with some diverse friends where I honestly learned so much. This is a reoccurring problem that happens time and time again and constantly overlooked by people who share my background time...
The Kaizen Way, AKA the method of making changes in baby steps. How can it change your life for the better?
The whole baby steps thing is all about how our minds are basically allergic to change. For our emotional brain, any change is like a red flag for potential failure, a threat to our cozy comfort zone, and a giant...
My Favorite Peanut Butter Sandwiches.
After so many years, I can finally get myself to sit down and focus on this. My brain is going to be everywhere (as usual), but I will use this MyTake to survive until dinner time. Now, let's start: 1. PB&J Sandwich It's...
Gratitude and Apology: The Secret Ingredients for Thriving Relationships
In the vast tapestry of human interactions, few threads are as vital to the fabric of relationships as expressions of gratitude and apology. Despite their seemingly simple nature, saying "thank you" or "sorry" holds...
The American Bubble: Get Out and Stay Out!
The strange thing about American’s to perhaps some foreigners, is that we may come off as too in your face, to in your business, too loud, too…well, many things because generally speaking, in America, we are more outgoing...
What do you think of de Gaulle's portrait of Churchill, in which he pays tribute to this historical giant
"Mr. Churchill had left before the end, ousted from power by the English voters. The day after the Reich's surrender, the national unity that had lasted for six years was broken in Great Britain. Elections had taken...
Why Women Love The Alpha Male
The idea that women are universally attracted to "Alpha Males" is a stereotype and doesn't accurately represent the complexities of human attraction. However, there are some theories that attempt to explain why certain...
Exploring the Interplay Between the Brain, Mind, Nervous System, and Meditation: A Scientific Perspective
Introduction: The relationship between the brain, mind, nervous system, and meditation has intrigued scientists and philosophers for centuries. Recent advances in neuroscience have shed light on the intricate connections...
Kick-Start Your Day: Tasty Breakfast Ideas to Fuel Your Morning
Good morning, friend! Who doesn't love starting the day with a delicious meal? It wakes us up, fills us with energy, and sends us off into our day with a smile. But, let's face it, mornings can be hectic. So, I'm here to...
a Share a recipe and try a recipe
Hey y'all! 😊 I thought this might be fun to do a my Take where we all share recipes and maybe try one or more. It can be any type of dish like snacks, desserts, entrees, appetizers and etc. So with that being said let's...
What do you think of this text written by a feminist?
It is no longer content with simply reporting assaults; it now "doxes" the alleged aggressors. In doing so, the most radical self-proclaimed activists have turned their backs on the feminism of pre-MeToo. They have...
The wins in Ukraine vs. Russia
Ukraine or Russia, ways to measure who is winning if we use certain methods, to measure who is "winning", that is like the innings in baseball. we don't know who won until the end of the ninth inning, but we can measure,...
What would of been my 30 yr marriage
Februrary 2002. When dialup was getting the door, and the chatrooms where still a thing. Why is this important. Well February 2002 is when I met my ex fiancee. Why is this important, well what I was dealing with (in...
