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I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I have spent my adult life as an amateur philosopher and avid student of the academic side of Christian origins. My interest in philosophy has led me to observing human behavior, especially as it relates to personal fulfillment and achieving success. It is my mission to help dreamers understand how to become doers. By understanding a few universal principles those that wish, hope, dream, but never achieve can find the personal success they have always wanted.

29 thoughts on “Let Me Ask You a Question – 12/24/18”

  1. sonofabeach96 – I'm a 50-something man with a wife and 3 boys who are my world. I'm an existential thinker, a daydreamer, and a beach bum at my core. I live in the country, I photograph anything and anyone who is interesting. Music is the timeline of my life and my playlist is fluid. My life is likely boring to some but is a merry-go-round of chaos and delight to me. Email: ocracoker68@gmail.com
    sonofabeach96 says:

    Like always, up at the crack of dawn for boys to tear into everything, a late breakfast for the 5 of us, other guests arriving around noon, lots of food and drink, dinner, more presents, then the dreaded cleanup. Tomorrow will be a long day, but a fun one. And, now that my boys are getting older, I won’t be up until 3:00am tonight putting anything together. I kinda miss that part of it though.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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    1. rugby843 – Wyoming – I am seven years a widow and live by myself in a small apartment. I use a wheelchair to get around, but I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I'm five years away from having bladder cancer resulting in a urostomy and I'm doing well. This cancer was a result of having radiation in 1995 because of uterine cancer. So have faith in yourself, a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. My first try at blogging was an attempt to help other people with my condition. I am a mother of three married children, and a grandmother to nine gorgeous kids, featuring them often here. I enjoy exploring my feelings and like to try the challenges. I like humor, music, movies, games, anything British, and some sports. I absolutely appreciate your reading and commenting on my blog. So happy to read all of your blogs and learn more about you. Please comment however you like, ask whatever, and I'll answer honestly. Thanks for reading!
      rugby843 says:

      I miss it still

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      1. sonofabeach96 – I'm a 50-something man with a wife and 3 boys who are my world. I'm an existential thinker, a daydreamer, and a beach bum at my core. I live in the country, I photograph anything and anyone who is interesting. Music is the timeline of my life and my playlist is fluid. My life is likely boring to some but is a merry-go-round of chaos and delight to me. Email: ocracoker68@gmail.com
        sonofabeach96 says:

        I hear ya’. I will too.

    2. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      I hope you had a great Christmas!!

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      1. sonofabeach96 – I'm a 50-something man with a wife and 3 boys who are my world. I'm an existential thinker, a daydreamer, and a beach bum at my core. I live in the country, I photograph anything and anyone who is interesting. Music is the timeline of my life and my playlist is fluid. My life is likely boring to some but is a merry-go-round of chaos and delight to me. Email: ocracoker68@gmail.com
        sonofabeach96 says:

        It was pretty great. Hope y’all a good one too. And, Happy New Year.

  2. bobcabkings – Western North Carolina, USA – I am a retired mental health professional, having worked in SMI Case Management, Crisis Services, and Substance Abuse/Addiction Treatment. I retired in 2006 to become the primary care giver for my father who then was then beginning to suffer from dementia until Dad died in late 2013. Prior to getting into mental health work I held many different jobs including cab driver, toy maker, welfare case worker, and others. I am an Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. Looking back on my 70 years I like a quote from a line from a song,”What a long, strange trip its been.” Looking forward, from another poet, “Where to? What next?”
    bobcabkings says:

    Quietly, listening to non-holiday music (already overdosed on that), and toting in fire wood – stuff like that.

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    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      I hope you had a great Christmas season!

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      1. bobcabkings – Western North Carolina, USA – I am a retired mental health professional, having worked in SMI Case Management, Crisis Services, and Substance Abuse/Addiction Treatment. I retired in 2006 to become the primary care giver for my father who then was then beginning to suffer from dementia until Dad died in late 2013. Prior to getting into mental health work I held many different jobs including cab driver, toy maker, welfare case worker, and others. I am an Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. Looking back on my 70 years I like a quote from a line from a song,”What a long, strange trip its been.” Looking forward, from another poet, “Where to? What next?”
        bobcabkings says:

        Thanks. You too.

  3. ajeanneinthekitchen – I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.
    ajeanneinthekitchen says:

    With family and friends. I am cooking the turkey, but other than that, I am not cooking for a change. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      Merry Christmas!!

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      1. ajeanneinthekitchen – I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.
        ajeanneinthekitchen says:

        A Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family.

  4. Park Run at 9:00 then shower and Christmas walk followed by Christmas dinner at my sisters and hey my niece is over from Maryland with her family so transatlantic cousins in attendance. Happy Christmas Danny

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    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      Merry Christmas!!

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  5. Principle Michelle – United States – Principle Michelle is a middle school leader, master teacher, and a Certified Life Breakthrough Coach. She currently resides in the Washington D.C. area where she serves kids and their parents who have entrusted her to help them navigate the middle years. Principle Michelle loves "the middle." It's her jam! She enjoys helping families build strong biblical foundations by offering them strategies, resources, and tools to help them build the life God intended.
    Michelle Malone says:

    For the first time in 10 years, we didn’t make plans. We will freestyle through tomorrow. Praying that your holiday is a blessed one.

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    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      Merry Christmas!

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  6. girlwiththepawprinttattoo – I'm a dreamer, ambitious, artist and a highly sensitive. Depression, anxiety and vaginismus are my biggest daily struggles, but walk this journey of life with me as we become stronger individuals together.
    girlwiththepawprinttattoo says:

    With family 🙂 staying at my parents new home for the night and enjoying watching the kids open gifts t
    Christmas morning 🙂

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    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      Hope you had a Merry Christmas!

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      1. girlwiththepawprinttattoo – I'm a dreamer, ambitious, artist and a highly sensitive. Depression, anxiety and vaginismus are my biggest daily struggles, but walk this journey of life with me as we become stronger individuals together.
        girlwiththepawprinttattoo says:

        I hope you had a Merry Christmas as well 🙂 Happy New Years Eve!

    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      I hope your studying went well. 🙂

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  8. rugby843 – Wyoming – I am seven years a widow and live by myself in a small apartment. I use a wheelchair to get around, but I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I'm five years away from having bladder cancer resulting in a urostomy and I'm doing well. This cancer was a result of having radiation in 1995 because of uterine cancer. So have faith in yourself, a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. My first try at blogging was an attempt to help other people with my condition. I am a mother of three married children, and a grandmother to nine gorgeous kids, featuring them often here. I enjoy exploring my feelings and like to try the challenges. I like humor, music, movies, games, anything British, and some sports. I absolutely appreciate your reading and commenting on my blog. So happy to read all of your blogs and learn more about you. Please comment however you like, ask whatever, and I'll answer honestly. Thanks for reading!
    rugby843 says:

    With the fam, eating, pl a ting fames and watching them open presents?

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    1. rugby843 – Wyoming – I am seven years a widow and live by myself in a small apartment. I use a wheelchair to get around, but I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I'm five years away from having bladder cancer resulting in a urostomy and I'm doing well. This cancer was a result of having radiation in 1995 because of uterine cancer. So have faith in yourself, a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. My first try at blogging was an attempt to help other people with my condition. I am a mother of three married children, and a grandmother to nine gorgeous kids, featuring them often here. I enjoy exploring my feelings and like to try the challenges. I like humor, music, movies, games, anything British, and some sports. I absolutely appreciate your reading and commenting on my blog. So happy to read all of your blogs and learn more about you. Please comment however you like, ask whatever, and I'll answer honestly. Thanks for reading!
      rugby843 says:

      What?? My WP app is erratic on my iPad so I am using my phone. I made the mistake of upgrading by pushing the wrong button. It seems I cannot type worth a hoot on my phone as you can see.

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    2. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      I hope it was a great day!

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  9. Riverside Peace – Australia – Married to my best friend for 40 years. I have published two books: 'Out of the Shadows - Jenna's Secret' (a teen novel) 'Glimpses of His Glory' (poetry) Grandchildren are my favourite people. Gardening and Photography are my two outdoor hobbies. Greeting Card making is my favourite indoor hobby. Greeting visitors a few hours a week at the Koala Hospital as a volunteer.
    Riverside Peace says:

    Well, being that it’s 4.40pm on Christmas Day here in Sydney Australia, I’ll tell you what we DID on Christmas Day. 🙂

    Norm and I had a sleep-over at our son and daugter-in-law last night. We were woken by the grandchildren at 6.30am and spent an hour creating memories before a hot breakfast of everything we shouldn’t. 😉 Then we opened more presents and had more fun before we headed home. (All this before 10am)

    At 11am Norm picked up my 92 year old Dad from the nursing home and brought him home for Christmas lunch. We also invited an 89 year old neighbour over. Dad and he had been friends when Dad lived with us and is now a widower and alone.

    This afternoon we talked to our other grandchildren who live 4 hours away.

    Now We’re winding down and ready for a nap.

    Merry Christmas everyone.

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    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      Merry Christmas!!

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  10. dweezer19 – Hi, Cheryl here. I can hardly believe how quickly the years have added up since I first began blogging, with life events that saw me migrate from the US to Paradise and back-twice! I would not give anything for the rich experiences we had in Costa Rica and I miss it every day. We will visit every chance we get; however, life is rarely a straight and wide path and for this portion of it we are back living in the states. I am fortunate to be living in a place rich with wildlife, beauty and wonderful inspiration. If you hang around I promise I will keep sharing with you and hope you find something to enjoy in what my camera and I manage to capture. My deepest desire is to find and show the common vein that connects us all. We live as one, breathe as one, were created as one. If we could just combine all our brilliant thoughts into one fine idea, what a wonderful world we would have. Love and Light. My tropicalaffair site is full and so I have moved. You can still read about our adventures here or hop over to my new place at https://dreamingreality646941880.wordpress.com/2018/01/12/first-blog-post/ I hope to see you there!
    dweezer19 says:

    Family! You can see it on my latest post!

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    1. dray0308 – I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Religious History with an emphasis in early Christian origins. I enjoy philosophy, history, golf and spending time with my family.
      dray0308 says:

      Hope you had a Merry Christmas!

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      1. dweezer19 – Hi, Cheryl here. I can hardly believe how quickly the years have added up since I first began blogging, with life events that saw me migrate from the US to Paradise and back-twice! I would not give anything for the rich experiences we had in Costa Rica and I miss it every day. We will visit every chance we get; however, life is rarely a straight and wide path and for this portion of it we are back living in the states. I am fortunate to be living in a place rich with wildlife, beauty and wonderful inspiration. If you hang around I promise I will keep sharing with you and hope you find something to enjoy in what my camera and I manage to capture. My deepest desire is to find and show the common vein that connects us all. We live as one, breathe as one, were created as one. If we could just combine all our brilliant thoughts into one fine idea, what a wonderful world we would have. Love and Light. My tropicalaffair site is full and so I have moved. You can still read about our adventures here or hop over to my new place at https://dreamingreality646941880.wordpress.com/2018/01/12/first-blog-post/ I hope to see you there!
        dweezer19 says:

        I did! Thank you. And you? Happy New Year! We need a whole lotta new this year.

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