Month: June 2015

Why We Must All Stand Against Anti-Semitism, Now More Than Ever

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http://unitedwithisrael.org/why-we-must-all-stand-against-anti-semitism-now-more-than-ever/ http://www.ushmm.org/confront-antisemitism/antisemitism-podcast/david-draiman Israeli students were turned away from historical sites in France for no other reason than the fact that they are Jewish and from Israel. David is right, anti-Semitism is running rampant and it's NOT acceptable. Like David, I am Jewish. Two of my cousins were freedom fighters during the Holocaust and saved countless … Continue reading Why We Must All Stand Against Anti-Semitism, Now More Than Ever

Professional Headaches

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I am not known for my patience. If you're not a child or a "little" ("Hello littles!" That's how I talk to animals.), my tolerance for you is probably slim to none. God help you if slim leaves town. People's expectations are unreasonable, especially when I am given work that requires hours and hours of … Continue reading Professional Headaches

Only Ignorant People Walk Away From Greatness

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“Dignity /ˈdignitē/ noun 1. The moment you realize that the person you cared for has nothing intellectually or spiritually to offer you, but a headache. 2. The moment you realize God has greater plans for you that don’t involve crying at night or sad Pinterest quotes. 3. The moment you stop comparing yourself to others … Continue reading Only Ignorant People Walk Away From Greatness

To Cut Or Not To Cut

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In editing, I spend a lot of time "cutting out the crap". Endless amounts of time are spent, weeding through words, cutting what does not mesh well, making everything cohesive in the end. Flow is important when it pertains to writing. In fact, it is crucial. A successful manuscript isn't always about the first draft, … Continue reading To Cut Or Not To Cut

Fucked Up Parents

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An acquaintance of mine mentioned the other day that she threw a birthday party for her eight year old daughter. That part of the story started off innocent enough. After all, it's a child's birthday party, not a caviar tasting. She planned the party and sent out invites, ten in total. When her daughter's birthday … Continue reading Fucked Up Parents