Image from Stanford Social Innovation Review. Every so often, your phone chimes with a message from a friend requesting a ride or a family who needs money until payday or somebody in need of something. You’re in bed eyes half open or at work stressing over a deadline on a project you don’t nearly understandContinue reading "Unselfish: Why You Should Put You Before Family, Friends and Other Loved Ones"
Eminem, Benzino and That One Racist Eminem Song from 1988
Former Magazine Owner Benzino Left/Best-Selling Rapper Eminem Right. Photo from XXL. Recently, the 2002/2003 beef between legendary rapper Eminem and Benzino reignited. With it came the re-sparking of emotions related to a song called “Foolish Pride” by Eminem in which he disparages Black women. Some have said this is where the beef between Eminem andContinue reading "Eminem, Benzino and That One Racist Eminem Song from 1988"
Happy Holidays from the Reeders Block
Happy holidays and happy New Year to you and your family. I hope 2023 has been everything you wanted, and I wish you continued prosperity in 2024. May your dreams and aspirations come true.
4 Reasons We Should Free Trees
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohllben. Much of the information in this article is based on research from this amazing book. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Subscribe and share. When you saw the title of this article, you undoubtedly thought, “Mmm. Trees areContinue reading "4 Reasons We Should Free Trees"
Jonathan Majors Found Guilty
Actor Johnathan Majors was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. After attempting to or actually taking Majors’s phone from his hand after allegedly seeing a text from what she thought was another girl, Jabbari said he “pried her finger from the phone, grabbed her arm and right hand, twisted her forearm and struckContinue reading "Jonathan Majors Found Guilty"
Happy Holiday from the Reeder’s Block
Happy holiday from the Reeders Block.
Philosophers Say Numbers Aren’t Real, but They’re Wrong
What exactly is the number 4? Yes, it can be written as 4 or four or anyway depending on the time or language, but what is it? What is a number? When you think about it, you might not know or be able to articulate the answer to these questions, like most people. Philosophers argueContinue reading "Philosophers Say Numbers Aren’t Real, but They’re Wrong"
Get Your Copy of My Newest Book Now on Amazon
Buy your print or ebook copy of my newest nonfiction book about repairing male and female relationships by clicking here. With divorce at an all-time high and gender relations at an all-time low, it is time to address how social media is destroying today’s relationships. Increasingly, women and men have turned to Facebook, TikTok andContinue reading "Get Your Copy of My Newest Book Now on Amazon"
How to Replenish Your Well of Peace
Imagine from Bahawear on Pinterest.com Replenishing Your Inner Well of Peace All too often, we see single people post on social about how they want somebody to “bring” them peace. When you say you want somebody to bring you peace, you’re also saying you don’t have peace of your own. Imagine somebody renting you aContinue reading "How to Replenish Your Well of Peace"
4 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt
Image from Freepik.com 4 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt Self-doubt, that nagging voice of uncertainty and fear, is something everyone experiences at some point in their lives. It can keep us from doing the things we love and striving to become your best you. Overcoming self-doubt is essential for personal growth and success. In this article,Continue reading "4 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt"
What is the Internet Apocalypse?
Image from EconomicTimes.com . What is the "Internet Apocalypse", and how could it affect the daily lives of you and your loved ones? The Internet Apocalypse is a catastrophic solar event that is being predicted by scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. If scientists are right, it will happen when the Sun reaches the peak ofContinue reading "What is the Internet Apocalypse?"
Women Need Men. Period.
Photo from Black is Beautiful on Pinterest. Women Need Men. Women need men. It’s baffling as to why that statement is controversial or offensive to some people, but it raises an interesting question. Why are some women, and “simps” as they are called, in denial of women’s needing men? Is it a pride thing, orContinue reading "Women Need Men. Period."
Chef Jay Voo: TikTok’s Greatest Chef and His Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe
Chef Jay Voo Image from ChefJayVoo.con Download the Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe below in PDF format. Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe Crawfish-Boil-Guide-1.pdfDownload If you don’t know Chef Jay Voo, you don’t know food or social media. Making his name off creating steaming seafood, this 24-year-chef hails from Louisiana. Since starting his TikTokContinue reading "Chef Jay Voo: TikTok’s Greatest Chef and His Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe"
In Case You Feel Small
Image from Self.com Social media is an ocean of selfies and smiles on people sitting poolside sipping Mai Tais. Videos of friends partying in hotels you’d have to save two months’ paychecks to afford make you feel… behind. You’re a grain of sand on a beach that stretches coast to coast. Though you may notContinue reading "In Case You Feel Small"
Online Dating: Getting the Girl Language
Man and woman on date. Photo from Pew Research Center. When you and a woman connect online, you have both already seen each other’s pictures, so you know there’s a physical attraction. But how do you go from screen to in-person? It comes down to how you say whatever you say not just what you’reContinue reading "Online Dating: Getting the Girl Language"
The Rock Fired from Disney
Life Sentences for LGBTQ+IA in Uganda
“Beef” on Netflix: A Fresh Perspective on the American Dream
From left to right: Beef costars Ali Wong (as Amy Lau) and Steven Yeun (as Danny Cho). Image from Men’sHealth. Beef on Netflix stars Ali Wong as Amy Lau and Steven Yeun as Danny Cho. Both having bad days that turn out to be bad lives, the main characters Amy and Danny collide in aContinue reading "“Beef” on Netflix: A Fresh Perspective on the American Dream"
Speak the Way You Write, She Said
“Jermaine,” Ms. Willard said, as she took the seat beside me. The other students elbowed each other on the way out the classroom. Looking me in the eyes, Ms. Willard asked, “Why don’t you speak the way you write?” I stayed up for nights on end… I tilted my head to the side. At theContinue reading "Speak the Way You Write, She Said"
“Seinfeld” Reunion: “Something Has to Happen”
From Left to Right: Kramer (Michael Richards), George Costanza (Jason Alexander), Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Jerry Seinfeld who portrayed a fictional version of himself on the show. Photo from IMDb *spoiler alert: Details of Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Seinfeld finale will be revealed Seinfeld, a show about nothing, ended with the cast being thrown inContinue reading "“Seinfeld” Reunion: “Something Has to Happen”"
Potential Chicago Mayor Paul Vallas is on a Warpath
Photo from PaulVallas2023.com With over 85% of votes in, Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot is in third place, grasping at the heels of Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson respectively. With the chances favoring Paul Vallas as the winner, the implications of his tenure as Chicago’s mayor could be polarizing. Although he seems like a good candidate,Continue reading "Potential Chicago Mayor Paul Vallas is on a Warpath"
Officer Maegan Hall Fired for On-Duty Sexcapades
“Rick and Morty’s” Justin Roiland Arrested for Felony Domestic Violence
Russia Frees Brittney Griner in Prisoner Swap
Self-Care: Taking Care of You First
If you’ve ever been on an airplane, you’ve seen the attendants sashay along the aisles demonstrating what to do in the case of an emergency: secure yourself and oxygen mask first and then your children’s. The logic is, once you’re safe and secure, you can do the same for the little ones. Otherwise, you riskContinue reading "Self-Care: Taking Care of You First"
Kanye’s WLM T-Shirt Controversy and Why All Dollars Matter
Above: Photo of Conservative Political Commentator Candace Owens and Rapper and Fashion Icon Ye. Photo from PageSix.com Reluctantly, I address the rapper and fashion icon Ye's “White Lives Matter” t-shirt controversy. I’ve been hesitant to because, although I don’t know Ye personally, I’ve come to know his tactics. Right before he releases an album, aContinue reading "Kanye’s WLM T-Shirt Controversy and Why All Dollars Matter"
Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears: Comedians or Pedophiles?
Left to Right: Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears. Photo from CNN. Recently, news broke that Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are being sued for child abuse. A 22-year-old woman accuses Tiffany and Aries of manipulating her and her now 15-year-old brother into filming sexually explicit child pornography skits for Funny or Die. The accuserContinue reading "Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears: Comedians or Pedophiles?"
Don’t Jump to Conclusions about Texas Nurse Who Allegedly Killed Six
Photo from DailyNews.com Traveling nurse from Texas Nicole Linton, 37, has been charged with six counts of murder and six counts of manslaughter after allegedly speeding through an intersection, leaving six dead. Citing a record of Nicole’s alleged thirteen previous wrecks, the prosecution claimed she was a danger. A judge gave Nicole a two-million-dollar bailContinue reading "Don’t Jump to Conclusions about Texas Nurse Who Allegedly Killed Six"
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