Autonomy, what is it really all about?  Do we even care anymore who is peeping in our windows?  Think about this in terms of the cyber-revolution.  There once was a time when we regarded our own personal space, as a personal space.  No one really knew what went on behind closed doors.  There was a reason for that.  It kept us all in check.  Shrouded were the mysteries of the individual and contained in a place that only few, if any held a code, a password to.  I am curious as to how many male... Read Full Story

SoapBlogging, the intentional soap boxing arena that allows for the individual writer, in this case ME, to write freely, not caring one iota as to whether or not anyone reads the banter of one who has so much to say!  Today I am reminded of how haphazard the world really is, and unpredictable too.  Recently I was forced into yet another career change.  I would love to blame myself, my lack of attention, inability to communicate, undesirable appearance, lack of insight into the needs and wants... Read Full Story

SoapBlogging, the intentional soap boxing arena that allows for the individual writer, in this case ME, to write freely, not caring one iota as to whether or not anyone reads the banter of one who has so much to say! Today I am reminded of how haphazard the world really is, and unpredictable too. Recently I was forced into yet another career change. I would love to blame myself, my lack of attention, inability to communicate, undesirable appearance, lack of insight into the needs and wants... Read Full Story

Soap boxing defined by Answers.com is; ””To engage in impromptu or nonofficial public speaking, often flamboyantly.Idiom: on one’s soapbox, speaking one’s views passionately or self-importantly.”  In the tradition of the great American discourse, we discover that “soap boxing” was used to get the crowd listening.  The oral tradition was in many ways, the best way to be heard.  Illiteracy has been a weakness of the United States throughout its history, and ... Read Full Story

Mary Caroline Link Her curly red hair was hard to control, almost as hard to control as her desire to love and be loved. Her green eyes would flash. It is strange today as I was reminiscing about her, I wondered if I really remember ever seeing her cry. Her face would become strained, the pain embedded deep within each of the lines on her face, an aging that came fare too soon for a 1940’s starlet beauty, but I do not remember tears. for the rest of the story go to...www.talkwithme2.com/... Read Full Story

Medical Credit Scores a new way to discriminate against the uninsured and those with chronic medical issues! Can you imagine walking into an Emergency Room and being told to go somewhere else because your medical credit score is not high enough? Will there be a security deposit prior to a hospital stay? Are we watching a new form of discrimination unfold? Can you imagine being told that you or your loved one cannot have open heart surgery until you pay for it first? Is that plausible? Wha... Read Full Story

“You may never know what results come from our action. But doing nothing, there will be no results” M. Gandhi Often times I pray to my Father that He show me the paths to take, to show me the deepest parts of myself, “who am I, I plead!” I realized today that I cannot fully, completely understand me, until I understand Him who made me, who knew me before I was conceived and grew in my mother’s womb. As I was in my morning reflections today I was brought to the idea of reaching up to t... Read Full Story

The Lord called his chosen to be adopted brothers and sister of Him that would set free His own from the bonds of sinfulness, death, darkness. We often go through life believing as Christians, or those who seek Christ-like existence that we must have done something, we ask "why is this happening to me?" When we look deep into the Word, and we say that we are lovers of the Lord, lovers of God, it is best to say "this is happening for me!" For the Word holds many truths, ... Read Full Story

I must admit having a weakness for choosing "super" nachos, when available. I've just gotta know. To some degree, it's that I live my today's as though they might be my last chance at nachos.This particular instantiation is pretty special. It's the best of what you might usually expect (chips, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, etc.), but with a fabulous barbecue pot roast meat. It'll spin your sombrero.Chicago was great.But while I'm admitting menu weakness, I may ... Read Full Story

The Tremont Hotel located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile houses the famed Ditka's Restaurant. Right off of Michigan Avenue nestled a block west on Chestnut Street was a hidden treasure for me and the gang this past weekend. Only a hop, skip and a jump from Rush Street, and a room's eye view from the John Hancock Building, it was a jewel in the crown of our Festivus weekend. On my modest budget I was able to afford a weekend of fun, family, friend, and fellowship.Thanks to... Read Full Story