May
16

5 Things Folk do that would sound ridiculous to –well- anyone else!

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If you are random and often absent-minded like I am, you might have thought about things that other cultures and/or generations did and thought ‘wow, how insane was that? I can’t believe people actually did that!’ For example, the fact that families would come to watch men being gored to death by lions for fun…
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May
16

What about Country?

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I like Country music.  Never thought I’d say that, but let me say it again: I like Country.  Before you dismiss me, think about the importance of cultural awareness.  Now that I’ve got your attention… Like many of you, every time someone asked me what kind of music I liked, I always said: “everything but…
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May
14

E. I. Flashback: Couch Epiphany

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Ever since I pledged, I’ve had this notion that somehow membership here was forever, and membership elsewhere was not.  Elsewhere meaning the “mainstream” Greeks.  As with any fraternal organization, this couldn’t be further from the truth, but I never took the time to really think about it.  I took what I was told as gospel,…
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May
11

Past, Present, and Future – A Self-Directed Search for Life Goals

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I am getting ready to graduate with a Master’s degree from my university. As graduation gets closer and closer, I have wondered what steps to take, because the next few months are crucial in what they could mean for the rest of my life. The first thing I look at is my past. To really come…
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May
09

It’s Not Official Until it’s a on Social Network

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It’s Not Official Until….The way people know that it is true. Scenario: You can tell people that you’re in a relationship. You can say that you work at the White House. You can show me all the legal documentation you want. But until I see it in a news feed item or a profile update,…
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