Category: Social
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What is the Pro-Life Position?
I am a pro-lifer. I have been for as long as I have been old enough to know and articulate the moral principles by which I live. What is the pro-life position? As I understand it, is this: We oppose the premature ending of pre-born life. We believe that all humans are created in the…
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Extroverts, Here is What Your Introvert Friends Want You to Know Post-Quarantine
Most introverts have probably fared better during quarantine than extroverts. Here is what introverts want extroverts to know as stay-at-home orders lift.
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4 Marketing Trends for 2020: My Takeaways from Social Media Marketing World
I just spent six glorious days in lovely San Diego, California. Having completed my Bachelor’s degree there, it felt like coming home again. Well, at least home to the place I had the privilege of living for 2.5 years but had to move back to my actual home immediately after because I couldn’t afford to…
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An Optimist’s Take on Political Division: Maybe Things Aren’t as Bad as We Think
Political division is at an all-time high. In the United States of America, we are more divided as a nation than at any time in recent history. While I wasn’t personally alive during the Civil War (despite what small children might think regarding my ancient status), my knowledge of it makes me conclude that the…
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Summer 2019 Highlights & Reflection
A quick look at our summer 2019 shenanigans with pictures and stories.
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Planners vs. Spontaneous People: Honest Thoughts from a Planner
Published 4-7-19. Updated 3-25-23. Planners vs. spontaneous people. Like oil and water, those that like to plan their schedules in advance and those who operate with nothing but spontaneity don’t mix well, at least under natural circumstances. Planners, of which I am one, like to know what is coming up in the week or month…
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The Strange Dynamic of Facebook Friendships
A cynical, possibly humorous discussion on the difference between real life friends and Facebook friends.
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Thoughts on Overstated Enthusiasm in Language: Are Exclamation Points Unprofessional?
I have a problem. It seems to be a problem, anyway. Too much enthusiasm. I ask myself, “Are exclamation points unprofessional?” It seems a lot of sources think they are. What do you think? I am naturally enthusiastic, particularly in terms of interacting with others—in person, in writing, and even on the phone. When left…
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On Facebook Messenger’s Read Receipt Feature
If you use Facebook Messenger, you’re likely familiar with the “handy” little feature that shows the sender of a message when the recipient has read it. On a web browser, it just says, “Read Thursday 1:23pm,” etc. On Facebook Messenger mobile, it shows the recipient’s profile picture when they have read it. My conclusion about…
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Facebook Addiction: A Pushback Experiment
I will be the first to admit that I spend too much time on Facebook. It sucks me in, and I find myself spending more time browsing it than I ever intended. Often many times throughout the day. I haven’t accessed any stats to see how much time I spend on the beloved social media…
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6 Qualities That Will Make You More Endearing to Others
We’ve all encountered people that rock our world for the better. When we meet such a person, we delight to be in their presence as much as possible. They inspire us to be better people ourselves by their example. While we all may have various ideas of what qualities we admire in people, here are…
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Embracing the Boring Life: A Short Chronicle of My Transition from (Mostly) Adventurer to (More of a) Homebody
Updated 8-20-21 It sometimes pains me to admit that my life is not as exciting as it was in the past. I look back fondly on my college years and my 20s when every weekend was full of adventure and a high percentage of weekdays were too. Being at home in the evening was boring,…
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Understanding Introverts: A lesser known fact or two
Ever get frustrated with the people in your life who are slower to react verbally or seem to be less excited about being social? It is likely they are introverts, and their behavior comes naturally and honestly. Here is a look at what makes introverts tick.
