Tag Archives: Society

The Power of a New Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Joe Owens

A new year tends to bring a wave of optimism and hope from within me like no other time of the year. Sure, the approach of Spring is a seasonal boost, heralding the time I can spend the majority of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas – Not Happy Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joe Owens

I am not sure when political correctness got to be a plague, but whenever it was Christmas got caught in the cross hairs. I understand the mentality of inclusiveness, it is a fine quality. But when it causes someone else … Continue reading →

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Swift Challenge – Part Four – Letter To A Ghost

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Joe Owens

This is my fourth of five  responses to Tilda Swift’s blogging challenge. I hope you find these interesting and I encourage you to join in the challenge. If not, at least comment on mine. Letter to A Ghost Dear Granddaddy Russell, It … Continue reading →

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Swift Blogging Challenge – Part Two

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Joe Owens

This is my second of five challenge responses to Tilda Swift’s blogging challenge. I hope you find these interesting and I encourage you to join in the challenge. If not, at least comment on mine. Does the feeling of guilt … Continue reading →

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Is New York Marathon Appropriate in Wake of Superstorm Sandy?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Joe Owens

Here is the picture postcard version of the largest city in the United States of America. Up until Monday evening anyone who visited the city could take in many wonderful sights and sounds as they traveled through the five boroughs … Continue reading →

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