Daily Archives: August 11, 2014

If I Stop Controlling Things…

Therapist: “Controlling meets our needs. I take care of others so that I don’t have to look at my issues such as feeling unworthy. If I stop judging others, I’ll have to look at how miserable my life is. If … Continue reading

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Robin Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tony Scott

In 12-step rooms, you often hear the adage that “addiction is a progressive disease.” I’ve never hit rock bottom in the manner of many addicts. I’ve never tried suicide, I’ve never been arrested, I’ve never done crimes, but I am … Continue reading

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The War Against Women

The writers for the website Jezebel, which routinely publishes vile attacks on white men, complain that their bosses are not doing enough to protect them from porny commenters. Can you imagine men making these complaints? Because women are more in … Continue reading

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Why Are Africans Attacking Aid Workers Trying To Help Them?

The CBC reports: The governments of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have already stepped up their efforts to contain the disease. Education campaigns are underway to counter traditional beliefs and customs. But sometimes health-care workers still get attacked when they … Continue reading

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Imagine The Fear

On Facebook, I posted a picture from the Holocaust and a link to a story about British fears regarding anti-Semitism, and my FB friend Paul Meehan replied: “Imagine the fear felt by both Jews and Gentiles alike who speak out … Continue reading

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