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You Know Who You Are by Christina Knowles
People often mention their pet peeves. I really didn’t think I had very many until I started to think about it. I mean, I’m pretty easy to get along with, and I don’t usually get upset about little things. I do have a touch of OCD about a few things, and I’m kind of particular about how I like things done, but I don’t believe I really put that burden on the people around me—at least I try not to.…
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Grateful by Christina Knowles
Every year about this time, like most people, I reflect on the things for which I am grateful. But what does gratitude look like when you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer? A cancer diagnosis will shake anyone, and I admit, I took a few days to cry about the scary and unknown outcome of my diagnosis. But as a self-labeled secular pagan Buddhist, I know what I should be doing, and by should, I…
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Be Careful; Your Character Is Showing by Christina Knowles
Do all animals deserve to be treated with respect and compassion? How you answer this question will say a lot about your character. This topic has been boiling just under the surface of my mind for some time now. When I hear someone say something, which, in my opinion, is cruel about animals, I automatically think less of them as a person. This has been on my mind lately because I have recently…
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Religious Persecution—in America? by Christina Knowles (Republished from 2015)
Religious Persecution—in America? by Christina Knowles (Republished from 2015)
If you are listening to Christian radio or Fox News lately, you may think religious persecution is running rampant in America right now. But is it really? If you think you are being persecuted for your religious beliefs, ask yourselves these questions: Is anyone trying to stop you from praying, reading your holy book, or worshipping in your own home? In your place of worship? Is anyone trying to…
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The Four Types of Trump Supporters and Their Political Motivations by Christina Knowles
The Four Types of Trump Supporters and Their Political Motivations by Christina Knowles
Fed Up with Tribalism (Republished from September 29, 2020) I think every American is fed up with the political chaos we are enduring in America. Never in my lifetime have I witnessed such division and contention. It’s exhausting and leaves us wondering if tribalism is so bad. Maybe it would be better to stay in our own little tribe, so we don’t have to believe that there are people who…
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Today, Democracy Held, and I Cried by Christina Knowles
Today, Democracy Held, and I Cried by Christina Knowles
Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman Today was Inauguration Day for Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris, a day overshadowed by the threat of violence and the realization of how close we came to losing our democracy. Of course, I expected to be joyful and relieved on such a day. What I didn’t expect was to be reduced to an emotional puddle of tears at the mention of each seemingly normal act…
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Tired of the Bullshit?
Tired of the Bullshit?
I’ve seen enough false claims and heard enough lies during this election season to last a lifetime, but there is too much at stake, and this one is too incredulous for me to go idly by without addressing a few things. Out of respect for my very sweet friend who posted this, I chose to rebut these issues in a blog, rather than engage on her social media page. The following are my layman responses…
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Parabellum by Greg Hickey: A Book Review by Christina Knowles
Parabellum by Greg Hickey: A Book Review by Christina Knowles
After finishing Our Dried Voices by Greg Hickey, which I very much enjoyed, I was excited to receive his new book, Parabellum, in exchange for an honest review. Parabellum (the title is brilliant) starts off with a massacre on a beach in Chicago, then flashes back one year, introducing us to four characters, one of whom we presume to be the mass shooter. This idea was very intriguing and had me…
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Trump’s Taxes Are a Legitimate Concern by Christina Knowles
Trump’s Taxes Are a Legitimate Concern by Christina Knowles
We all know that Donald Trump lacks the basic qualifications to be president—intelligence, thoughtfulness, reflection, kindness, compassion, empathy, humility, morality, and human decency. We know he is a racist, a misogynist, an alleged rapist, a coward, and a liar. We also know that he is a business failure and a criminal, but now we have the documents that could prove it. The IRS has bought…
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The Four Types of Trump Supporters and Their Political Motivations by Christina Knowles
The Four Types of Trump Supporters and Their Political Motivations by Christina Knowles
Fed Up with Tribalism
I think every American is fed up with the political chaos we are enduring in America. Never in my lifetime have I witnessed such division and contention. It’s exhausting and leaves us wondering if tribalism is so bad. Maybe it would be better to stay in our own little tribe, so we don’t have to believe that there are people who passionately believe the exact…
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Greg Hickey's Our Dried Voices Book Review by Christina Knowles
Greg Hickey’s Our Dried Voices Book Review by Christina Knowles
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I really try not to compare books I review to other more famous books, especially when they really are not knock-offs at all, but in the case of Our Dried Voicesby Greg Hickey, it’s hard not to. Don’t get me wrong. This book is definitely its own original work, but still, it is impossible to read without looking back nostalgically to a couple of familiar prized works, and I mean…
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Living It Up in 2019 by Christina Knowles
Living It Up in 2019 by Christina Knowles
Where do I start? It’s been a busy year, probably the most eventful year I’ve had in over ten years. Let’s see, I studied Spanish and math, math very extensively and not my best subject. I took the five-hour WEST-B test and got my Washington and Oregon state teaching licenses, even though I really didn’t want to teach anywhere.
Call it a mid-life crisis about ten years late. I was unhappy with…
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Being Thankful Is Pure Joy by Christina Knowles
Being Thankful Is Pure Joy by Christina Knowles
This year, as well as last, I participated in the 30 Days of Thankfulness Challenge on Facebook. This is where each day of November you post what you are thankful for. I did it last year and really enjoyed it, but this year I really took the time to think about what I felt particularly thankful for each day. I learned a lot by being grateful every day. I learned that when I am thankful and take…
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Sick of Happiness Yet? by Christina Knowles
Sick of Happiness Yet? by Christina Knowles
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I am. About four months ago, I jumped on the 100 Happy Daysbandwagon. I thought I would get something positive out of it because the last couple of Novembers, I really enjoyed the Thankfulness Challenge, wherein I posted what I was thankful for every day of the month of November. It was a poignant and affirming experience, and I even wrote a…
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Abused Teachers and Snowballing Student Debt
I finally quit my toxic teaching position, and I need your help!
I have been a teacher for 18 years, and I have loved most of my students throughout my career. I started my teaching career in Colorado in 2001, teaching middle school, and I still keep in touch with many of these students still. I went on to teach high school and college, and I am friends with some of my adult former students…
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On Having Faith--or Not by Christina Knowles
On Having Faith–or Not by Christina Knowles
I freely admit I am the person people are talking about when they say, “Oh ye of little faith.” I believe in God, a personal god, who created the earth, who created people, and has some divine plan. Beyond that, things get a little blurry for me. I am not sure I believe the Genesis account of creation; I’m pretty sure I don’t. I know I don’t believe prayer changes the outcome of anything. Well, I…
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90 Days with God by Christina Knowles
90 Days with God by Christina Knowles
Ninety days ago, I was convinced that I was doing something wrong. I was once again struggling with my faith–not in God–but with the bible. I just couldn’t make myself believe that it was the inerrant word of God, or the word of God at all. It seemed full of contradictions, there was no original text to track changes, and even if there was an original, it wouldn’t prove it was true, just old.…
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