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The landlocked States Of The United States…Part 1

Almost everyone knows about the fifty states that make up the United States of America. But did you know some are landlocked? Better yet, do you know which states are landlocked? If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t.  In fact, I didn’t know until I did some research for this post. So today, we’re going to take a closer look at the landlocked states of the United States.  What is the meaning of contiguous landlock states?  It means these...

Force sterilization

Forced Sterilization: A Perilous Undertaking2!

Forced sterilization in America was long and tragically heinous…during the 20th century. Moreover, well-known figures like Theodore Roosevelt supported the legislation and advocated eugenic interventions preventing individuals with inherited traits from reproducing.  For instance, President Roosevelt felt criminals and individuals with certain cognitive disabilities (the so-called ‘feeble-minded‘) should be sexually sterilized. Coincidently, Roosevelt feared that if eugenic actions were not taken, the United States would be committing ‘race suicide,’ meaning that the superior race would decline. What a thing for a President to think about—let...

Mistakes

Mistakes: …What They Taught Me! What I Learned!

Mistakes are great teachers. Everyone makes mistakes, but what’s important is how you respond to them.  More importantly, learning from them and growing from them signifies…  maturity,  self-awareness,  and authenticity.  In fact, life has taught me never to make the same mistake again or feel afraid to try because of it. I learned not to look at them as negative experiences because of stress and anxiety; for personal growth and advancement; instead, they are opportunities. For the most part, it isn’t something...

comfort zone

Comfort Zone… You Need to Step Outside!

“The comfort zone is nothing else but a graveyard for your dreams & ideas.” -Anonymous  In the Comfort zone, you need to take that leap of faith and push yourself outside your comfort zone.  Why? Well, I have learned that there are many benefits in doing so- not only will it make life <span data-preserver-spaces=”true”>more exciting, and an experience worth having! Although taking risks is scary, it’s necessary for growth. You can’t grow if you don’t step out of your comfort zone from...

How to fire a old gun

Gun Control and Gun Rights…The Struggle2!

Gun control and gun rights have always been contentious issues in America. People view it through different lenses and have different opinions on the best way to proceed.  For example, some people believe that everyone should be required to register their guns with the police to track down individuals who may be more threatening.  People are always looking for ways to make things easier, and there’s no exception when it comes down to whether or not you can bring your...