For those of us who celebrate The Thanksgiving Holiday, many have chosen to travel this year regardless of the current health crisis. We are always two weeks behind the virus. Because of this, it will be mid-December before the potential consequences of our choices are revealed. Let's not allow Turkey to take revenge upon us … Continue reading Revenge of The Turkey
Category: Wake Up Series
Have you opened your eyes?
I'm posting a short conversation between my roommate and me this morning. I was in the kitchen when he came out of his room and said, "damn, I hate waking up!" I responded, "I wouldn't say that too often." Words are powerful. We should always be careful about what we may speak into existence. Happy … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Words Are Powerful]
This morning, something triggered one of the 2020 events into the front of my mind. On the plexiglass between the gas station attendant and myself, there was a sign announcing a US Coin shortage. The sign was leftover from the shutdown, something we must not repeat if possible. Our nation may not recover from a … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Coin Shortage]
For obvious reasons, I do not debate politics on my blog. Not since the Civil War has this Nation been so incredibly divided. Sadly, as a people, we have made it easy for them. Them, being those who would divide and conquer for their own evil and selfish purposes. My political views aside, I believe … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Election Consequences]
I want to take this opportunity to say, "please drive carefully, particularly over the next two weeks!" The beginning and end of Daylight Savings Time has a profound effect on our sleep schedule. Studies have shown an increase in automobile accidents immediately following the clock change associated with Daylight Savings Time. It's essential to consider … Continue reading Daylight Savings Time & Automobile Accidents
The following is a hypothetical conversation between myself and the Covid-19 virus. Caution, this piece is slightly inappropriate! Okay, possibly more than slightly! Me: You're stupid. Covid-19: I'm going to make you sick and kill you. Me: Eat a sack of dicks! Covid-19: Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! Me: I've changed my mind. Go f**k … Continue reading My Covid-19 Conversation 😅🤣😂
If you woke up this morning thinking, "I can't do this. I give up," then I urge you to change your mind. Do not allow that something or someone to get the best of you. Sometimes, a new strategy is required to reach the top. The mountain is not unclimbable! Do not settle! Joseph Shanklin … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Do Not Settle]
Maybe you've heard this before? The eyes are the window to the soul. I believe William Shakespeare is credited with being the first to make this statement. It's true; the eyes do not and cannot lie. Most of us tend to be distracted by smiles, facial expressions, body language, speech, and so much more, but … Continue reading My Thoughts Last Night While Eating Tacos [The Eyes Are The Window To The Soul]
I can easily compare actors and athletes to politicians. Quite often, people voice their disappointments with a particular professional athlete or movie star. This tends to happen even more around election time. Actors spend their lives pretending to be someone else, but their fans are always surprised to find out that he or she had … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Actors, Athletes & Politicians]
Lately, I find myself wanting to tell people, "stay safe!" Okay, recently, nearly everyone I meet says, "stay safe." Or "be safe!" Hmmmmm . . . what's different in the world? Why are we all wishing safety upon each other? Is it the virus? Is it the high number of fools terrorizing their home towns … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Stay Safe Everyone]
