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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: May 2012
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Tuesday, May 22, 2012. The Presidential Race: Not a Popularity Contest. Governor Mitt Romney is neck-in-neck with President Obama in the presidential race. Whoa! How did that happen? I cannot think of one proposal on the Republican hopeful's platform. Mostly, he has re-shaped his image into "I'm just like you, only richer. :)". Likewise, Obama is. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I prefe...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: December 2011
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Monday, December 26, 2011. Resolutions.a way to positive change. The New Year is upon us with its promise of positive change and renewed hope. It is a time for making resolutions; however, I recently heard someone say that she is not making resolutions this year because she did not accomplish last year's. Here is a much-simplified version:. Not seriously thinking about change. Consi...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: November 2011
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Monday, November 28, 2011. Dissin' America's First Lady. Americans love First Ladies who are stylish, supportive of their presidential hubbies, and diligent moms. Michelle Obama fits the bill on all counts. Likewise, Mrs. Obama is a. She is down-to-earth with a sense of humor and handles herself with aplomb at public appearances. Labels: booed Michelle Obama. Monday, November 21, 20...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Monday, December 31, 2012. As I sit in a mid-level hotel on the last day of 2012 at the Primm Valley Resort enjoying six complimentary hotel days, President Obama is updating the American public about the feared "fiscal cliff.". On the same note, my son, Darryl, just told me about a documentary,. One Day on Earth. Blessings- material and otherwise- I enter the new year determined to...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: September 2013
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Wednesday, September 4, 2013. I did not pay much attention to the Syrian civil war (probably like most Americans) until I heard that the army of President Bashar al-Assad was accused of using chemical weapons against civilians; I watched with interest the world's reaction (or inaction) to this horrific event. Those who argue against taking military action cite several reasons, inclu...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: Fee Sprees
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Monday, February 18, 2013. I have noticed a trend in American society that gives me pause: the charging of fees for things that should be free! For example, the IRS now demands a $150 payment for setting up a payment plan. Who came up with this idea? It amounts to penalizing taxpayers who cannot afford to pay the full amount of monies due. Similarly, there is no longer an effort to ...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: February 2012
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Monday, February 13, 2012. Celebrity: No Guarantee of Happiness. While driving to work one morning last week, I heard a KNPR tribute to the late "Soul Train" creator and host, Don Cornelius. I was saddened to learn that the 75-year old had committed suicide by gun. Damn. I wondered why. Illness? The program provided no details. These tragic deaths remind us that celebrities are fall...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: The death of Trayvon Martin, an American tragedy
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Saturday, July 13, 2013. The death of Trayvon Martin, an American tragedy. When attorneys in the George Zimmerman trial gave closing arguments this week, I could not bring myself to hear the defense's closing. Why? From family photos of Trayvon, it is obvious that he had a varied and positive upbringing. The defense made Zimmerman the victim and Trayvon the aggressor. Why should you...
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit: July 2013
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The Written Word: From Where I Sit. Commentaries on politics, pop culture, and contemporary issues By Wista Jeanne Johnson. Saturday, July 13, 2013. The death of Trayvon Martin, an American tragedy. When attorneys in the George Zimmerman trial gave closing arguments this week, I could not bring myself to hear the defense's closing. Why? From family photos of Trayvon, it is obvious that he had a varied and positive upbringing. The defense made Zimmerman the victim and Trayvon the aggressor. Why should you...
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