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Money vs Principles

“ Money is important but it should never be so important that you sacrifice your beliefs and principles .”   Holly Cooper So today is the 50 th Anniversary of the March on Washington.   It started me thinking about a few things…   I am a freelance writer.   I “sell” my blogs to websites that agree to pay me…minimally.   I write for one particular website which I will refrain from mentioning because in this litigious society, I can’t afford to get sued.   My point is this.   I have been noticing some rather racially charged posts recently on this particular site.   I am a writer.   I am all about free speech but when it appears to me that they are publishing this garbage like it is news rather than opinion, that’s where I draw the line.   I’m doing some big things and I’m pretty sure I don’t want my name associated with this garbage.   Now I’m far from stupid and I can see that these “controversial” posts generate quite a few “hits or clicks.”   Advertisers love it because it

The Realization of a life-long dream

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This is dedicated to all the “haters;” the ones who branded me a “lazy slacker.”   You know who you are…   The most satisfying revenge is success!   I thank God and my supporters for the realization of a life-long dream – the publishing of my first book: “Life is a Precious Gift; details to follow about the book signing and celebration.   I hope all who care to will be able to join us for the party.   And now, I present a preview of my first book.   I certainly hope you enjoy the preview and that you buy the book too so that you will be ready for the book signing party!  http://www.amazon.com/dp/1484166590/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk “So what is it like to have a condition 30 plus years before anyone actually understands what Asperger’s Syndrome means?”   That and other questions are answered in this book.   Originally, this book was written with the idea of it just being an autobiography.   At some point it stopped being so self-serving and became a way to help others who suf

Open Letter to my Aspie

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Today you started at a new school.   I know it was difficult for you because new things are difficult for people like us.   It’s difficult to adjust to being in a new place and dealing with new people.   I felt a little bad this morning when I left you….   You looked kind of terrified but I do know that prayer works because when I picked you up this afternoon you were beaming. We had been looking for a place where we could go to school three days a week and work at home the other two days.   I can only surmise that it had to be a “God thing.”   I had a meeting with an associate that I had worked with in the past.   I almost cancelled the meeting because I was tired.   That would have been a tragedy because I never would have found your new school.   I received the recommendation about the school from the gentlemen I was meeting with.   Did I mention that prayer works? I am so proud and happy about the progress you have made over the summer.   You are an amazing young