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#ShaCarriRichardson: “Lockstepping” with Blacks Is NOT the Support You Think It Is

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Robert P.

Most of us know Sha’Carri Richardson by now. She is a track and field sprinter who was trying out for the Olympic relay team, but unfortunately, following a failed drug test, she will be suspended for 30 days. Before today, … Continue reading →

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When To #BreakTheRules: A Few Things To Keep In Mind

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Robert P.

Breaking rules can be fun sometimes. When we were kids, there was an excitement that came over us as soon as we learned what it meant to break the rules. Many of us like to rebel. The rules are too … Continue reading →

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It Is Okay To Not Be “Strong” All The Time

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Robert P.

These days, there seems to be such a need to be “strong” in one way or another. Having spent the last 19 years in the Army, this is something that is largely beaten into all of our heads. However, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Fellow #Writers: What Are Some “Rules” About #Writing That You Don’t Like?

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Robert P.

I don’t have to say that as writers, we’ve realized a very long time ago that this is a job that we have to love to some degree, or we will be absolutely miserable. Writing can be a very lonely … Continue reading →

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Using Proper Grammar Online – I Don’t Do It For You…I Do It For ME

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Robert P.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people write that proper grammar does not matter when you’re writing something online. “This is not an English paper” or “I’m not in English class,” or something to that effect often … Continue reading →

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