Monthly Archives: December 2015

#PeaceOnEarth: Why Christmas Tells Me That World Peace Is Very Possible

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Robert P.

A few years ago, I attended a two-week training course that the Army calls SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention). There was one area in which they provided statistics and then explained what the Army’s “goals” are as far as … Continue reading →

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#Karma: Nothing More Than An Excuse Not To Forgive

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Robert P.

The dictionary defines karma as: : the force created by a person’s actions that is believed in Hinduism and Buddhism to determine what that person’s next life will be like : the force created by a person’s actions that some people believe … Continue reading →

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#WritingChallenge Day 1: Five Problems With Social Media

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Robert P.

I’m pretty sure this isn’t the first time a list has come out that has involved all the “problems” associated when people get involved with social media. However, this isn’t some personal “pet peeve” list as many of the others … Continue reading →

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#Screenwriting: Why Am I Up To Work On My Scripts at 3 In the Morning? Because I Don’t Want to Wait Until 4

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Robert P.

I’ve always been a morning person. My mother got up (still does today) very early to go to work when I was a child, so I eventually just started getting up with her to get ready for school. Then I … Continue reading →

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#SocialMediaStalkers: Why The Need? It’s Not Like People Don’t Know You’re There

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Robert P.

The internet is one of the best inventions I can think of. It has allowed us to do so many wonderful things and has ultimately made life incredibly convenient for us in a lot of ways. One of these ways … Continue reading →

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#GilbertArenas: This Man’s Message To You and All The Other Men Who Agree With Your Sexist Comments About the WNBA

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Robert P.

So, former (aka, unemployed) NBA player Gilbert Arenas…you decided to rear your ugly head and post three pictures of women in their underwear on your Instagram, along with captions complaining that the WNBA players “don’t wear skimpy enough outfits”? One … Continue reading →

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#SanBernadinoShooting: Many Are More Concerned With Being “Right” Than Anything Else

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Robert P.

In terms of the latest mass shooting in San Bernadino, California, the story to me is pretty much the same: The victims are mourned for a few hours or so, as the gun control debate lasts for several days. I’m … Continue reading →

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