I was asked to write a short story about my ascent from poverty that would be a part of a book written by several that had come from poverty to make their way in the world, this is my story. — It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. — George Herman “Babe” Ruth I was asked to write a short story about my ascent from poverty that would be a part of a book written by several that had come from poverty to make their way in the…

I never felt safer or more loved than in my Nana’s kitchen. Also, I never went hungry. — The Rules Are Simple: When you accept the challenge, you must tag who you received it from and add/tag others. I received the challenge from Ana Ryan. Look for my tags at the end. Copy the subtitles and share your own experiences. It’s that easy, and kind of fun!

The Global War on Terrorism has enlightened the world to the problem of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but it is not just a combat Veterans’ disorder. — As a First Sergeant in the US Army with 28 years of service, I witnessed many PTSD incidents both diagnosed and suspected. Leaders at all levels, military and civilian, should avoid making diagnoses about PTSD without consulting medical personnel. Even experienced medical personnel find it challenging to diagnose accurately.

If you’re thinking you won’t like it because you don’t like manga, put that out of your mind. This is excellent! — NOTE: I guess we should get the warnings out of the way. If you have a weak heart, you should probably choose another series. Likewise, there are some scenes with sexual overtones, though no full nudity. However, it is for mature audiences as there is plenty of blood and violence. …

There were three games on Thanksgiving Day. — The Bills-9.5 survived a determined Lions squad, 28–25. The Cowboys-9.5 got one in “W” column over their NFC East rivals, the Giants, 28–20. The Viking-2.5, plus a few controversial calls & non-calls neutralized New England, 33–26.

Thrifty Words 100 Challenge #86: ‘Gratitude’ — When people say, “Thank you for your service,” I feel guilty. Why thank me when they paid for my BA degree in journalism and gave me a job I loved for 28 years? Sure, it fills me with immense pride, but I get a bigger pension than many who work…

These altcoins are noteworthy because they are all in the top 100 on Coin Market Cap, under 25 cents, and most have a purpose and significant following. — Whether or not these altcoins have a defined purpose or they’re a meme coin, is irrelevant in this context. I am not saying you should marry these coins. I’ve written about DOGE several times. It does have a simple utility; you can use it to buy products and services just…

Ghost blogging for businesses can be fairly lucrative. However, to be successful, you must understand and naturally infuse each article or blog with local search engine optimization (SEO). — I am a freelance copywriter — a ghostwriter for businesses. I write primarily on Medium and NewsBreak, but I earn a living writing copy and ghost-blogging for businesses. I have written for two California lawyers for eight years. Both occupy the top two spots on Google search engine result pages…