Monthly Archives: June 2016

#HeterosexualPrideDay: To the #LGBT Community, From A Straight Man, My Apologies For Our Gross Intolerance

I’ve been a user of social media for more than ten years now. So at this point, there isn’t a lot that surprises me anymore. Not much ceases to amaze. However, this morning, I checked Twitter and noticed the hashtag … Continue reading

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#RefugeesWelcome: Why We SHOULD Open Our Home (and Hearts) To Them

When it comes to international refugees, it is clear that we as Americans have mixed feelings about how these folks affect our country. Some feel that we should open our hearts and welcome them here to the United States with open arms. Others, not so much. I … Continue reading

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#NoBillNoBreak: If Gun Ownership Is Your “Right,” Then This Is Theirs

I’m not here to argue with anyone. I’ve learned a long time ago that there are certain things you just can’t discuss with certain people. Politics is one of them. Especially online. People are bullheaded and close-minded enough in person. … Continue reading

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This is #FathersDay, Not “Moms Pulling Double Duty” Day

Uh oh…here it comes, right? Yes, I’m going to be that guy, even though I have a feeling I’m not entirely alone on this. And even if I was, hell…it won’t be the first time. Let me get right to the point: … Continue reading

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#Screenwriting: Should You Write Outside Your “Lane”?

As a screenwriter, probably my favorite aspect of it is that, as with any other form of art, with the exception of format, structure and in some cases, proper grammar and spelling, there aren’t many “right” or “wrong” answers. There … Continue reading

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#GunControl: Gun Owners and Supporters, Do Us a Favor: Shut Up

Yeah, that got your attention. I try to be cordial in my blog posts, but I’m going to be a little more candid in this one. I’ll get right to the point. Following the mass shooting in Orlando, the same … Continue reading

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BLOG POST: #RAPE – Men, Stop Blaming The Damn Victims #NoMore

If you were driving down the street and another driver intentionally rammed his or her car into yours, would it be fair for someone to say, “Well, it’s your fault for being out there. After all, you know that car … Continue reading

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#ImWithHer: Why I Believe People REALLY Are Afraid To See Hillary Clinton As Our Next President

Back in 2013, my wife called me from Korea. We are both in the Army and she was stationed there at the time. She watched a documentary and she wanted to let me know about it. As for me, I … Continue reading

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#Respect and #Sensitivity – Why I Don’t Care If People Say I’m “Too Damn Sensitive”

These days, it’s not a huge revelation that people are always finding something to complain about. There’s a belief that America has become “too sensitive” about this and that. One big complaint is that some folks feel that people are … Continue reading

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