The Real Memphis Mike (don't settle for imitations)

We're all special. Mr. Rogers said so . But, in as much as we're all special, doesn't that diminish the specialness of being special? Most of us are bullies and probably don't even realize it. Worse, most of us will probably argue that we're not because we are so certain that our beliefs are important and true. Sure, you're passionate about your beliefs...but at what point does that passion become aggression? Say, for example, you're a vegan. You hate going to your local grocery store because they sell meat and meat byproducts. You've explained to your friends and loved ones (and many strangers too) how bad meat is for you, how cruel the slaughter of animals is, and blah blah blah. You really must be tired and exhausted from all of that preaching. You've exchanged some words with the lady, making just slightly more than minimum wage, who works at the meat counter. She's probably had a rough day, you know, killing all of those cute cows and ...

I read a great quote this evening and I'd like to share it with everyone. Hopefully you'll all take the time to remember it and pass it on, especially to the younger generations. It goes like this: "There's always someone willing to die and take you with them." I've buried a lot of friends over the years. Some died from diseases like cancer. Some died from AIDS. Some OD'ed. Some were murdered. The one thing that they all had in common was that they trusted someone...perhaps more than that person had earned. While not so much an issue to someone with an illness like cancer, it's definitely a concern regarding HIV/AIDS.  Two people meet, they feel that intense attraction, and common sense flies out the window. Use some protection! Unless you and your partner are tested prior to each sex act, you really don't know what, if any, diseases that person may or may not have. It's sexual Russian Roulette, and just not worth it. I know a lot of pe...

Askhole - A person who repeatedly asks for advice from multiple individuals, only to ignore aforementioned advice completely. The askhole will choose the least logical option (usually their own), skipping merrily down the path into unbridled oblivion, blissfully and willingly oblivious throughout the entire ordeal. (courtesy of UrbanDictionay.com) Just a thought on advice: If you're going to ask someones advice, ask a person who is likely to suggest against what you want to hear. Why? Simple. Asking advice in order to hear what you want to hear is self-serving. It means that you already know what you want to hear...but just want to hear it from someone else. That relieves you of some of the responsibility, should things go wrong. When you ask the advice of someone likely to suggest against what you want to hear, you are likely to find yourself arguing FOR the points you want to hear, and you will learn to trust your own judgement and opinions, rather than relying on those...