Category: exploring
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Homophobia is Alive and Well
J. Daniel Young A recent emergency meeting at the Ben Hill County Board of Education is a stark reminder that homophobia is alive and well in South Georgia. I learned of Dawn Clements from my sister-in-law and niece in recent years. My niece had Ms. Clements in both middle school and high school as a…
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I keep posting to the wrong account
The blonde in me should have posted this here: https://adanielseyeview.wordpress.com/2022/06/21/observations-on-a-work-trip/
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It’s been cold recently!
The cold weather has kept me and the pup indoors but we were going nuts recently and trekked to the pond. He didn’t like the cold on his toes, so it was a short walk. In case you’ve forgotten what the little pup looks like:
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Poetry not for the masses
I’ve found a large stash of my poems and wanted to share with you guys. Better Living Through PharmaceuticalsorI Rattle When I Walk by J. Daniel YoungJanuary 17, 2012 A glaring alarm wakesme in the morningas I pull myself from last night’s dream.I look over at the clockand glare back at it.Opening the ‘fridge,the double…
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The Downfall of Democracy
People in Fitzgerald, Georgia still don’t know that these people lost their elections. This isn’t the only one of these billboards that are still erected. One is in town, prominently displayed. It was still there as of Friday. I see Trump signs still up everywhere and even one that proclaims him a candidate for 2024.…
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Okefenokee Swamp canoeing trip
Jess and I hit the road in her bright orange Jeep. She commented that she wouldn’t see a alligator because that’s her luck. I assured her that she’d see one as a soon as we arrive. Much to my surprise, there weren’t a bunch of alligators on the banks of the swamp when we arrived.…
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A Place for Toads
I put this on my other website, which will soon be moved to this one, but in the meanwhile I want you to see it: https://adanielseyeview.wordpress.com/2020/08/27/placeholders-for-a-toad/
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Self love in the time of Covid
As last week headed toward an end, I found myself more and more short tempered. With the amount of crap from coworkers or stupidity from family members, I knew that I needed a break because if I didn’t, I would snap at the next person who issued a wrong word my way. I stopped by…
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Union station and Senator Dodd
I am sitting in the Columbus Room at Union Station in DC waiting for Senator Dodd’s arrival. For those outside the world or finance and regulation, he is one of the authors of the Dodd-Frank Act. One of the most broadly reaching pieces of financial regulation. The room is large and open. White walls are…
A Nomad Named Daniel 