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Welcome to my advocacy blog. My goal is to post relevant information that will spark action, discussion and interaction, creating a catalyst for solutions and ideas to impact the challenges we face in our society. We welcome comments, suggestions and submissions in support of those seeking a voice. "…Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear…"

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Liam Neeson on Pronouncing Irish Names

Dramatic Irishman Liam Neeson implores you not to fall prey to lazy Irish stereotypes when pronouncing famous Irish names like … More

accents, Education, Ireland, Liam Neeson, Names, St Patricks Day, stereotypes

#1 U.S. Drama “NCIS” Named The Most Watched Drama In The World – Who are They?

Wondering if the claim of being #1 is accurate it got me asking people if they knew what NCIS did … More

civilian law enforcement, Education, history, law and order, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, NCIS, Police, Security protection, US Marines, US Navy

This 15-Minute Pasta Will Make You Feel Like an Italian Millionaire

Thank you to Ligaya Mishan and The NY Times for this weekend treat. Recipe is at the bottom of this … More

food history, foods, health, Ligaya Mishan, pasta, Recipes, Spaghettini alla Bottarga

George “Gabby” Hayes

I want to share a character that crisscrossed my youth when we could watch films at the Saturday matinee or … More

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, B-Westerns, Distinguished Service Cross, early American TV, Gabby Hayes, Hopalong Cassidy, John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Roy Rogers, Western Lore

An Interview with PT Hirschfield

PT Hirschfield is an Ocean Art Winner and World-Renowned Underwater Photographer An Interview with PT Hirschfield PT Hirschfield is not … More

Australia, Courage, Education, Endometrial Cancer, environment, Friends, Great Australian Spider crab, Interview, joy in living, Nature, PT Hirschfield, Queensland, Research, Science, truth

Meet the Queer, Indigenous Creatives Behind the Groundbreaking Comedy Reservation Dogs

BY BRAUDIE BLAIS-BILLIE – THEM Magazine “I never thought I’d hear the words “skoden” on a Hulu/FX show. Used either as … More

Advocacy, Braudie Blais-Billie, comedy, drama, Education, history, Mohawk people, Native Americans, Research, Rez Dogs, Sioux people, Sundance films, Taika Waititi, THEM Magazine

“The Bridge”

Thank you all for the very positive reviews!!!The Bridge – Life in the Shadows Whitener user -5 StarsThe twists and … More

adventure, Books, espionage, Friends, history, Moscow, mystery, Russia, Spys, The Bridge, truth

Where Valentine’s Day is unloved—and forbidden

The celebration of romance, inspired by a Christian saint, is unwelcome where it’s seen as foreign and immoral. ERIN BLAKEMORE … More

Christian Martyr, Education, Erin Blakemore, India, iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sepandārmazgān, St. Valentine, truth, Valentine's Day

Life in the Shadows – Video

Books are available on Amazon. If you have a Kindle Unlimited membership you can download the books for free. Mick, … More

adventure, Agadir, espionage, Friends, Lake Tahoe, Life in the Shadows, M Barrett Miller, Mooloolaba, Russia, spy thriller, truth, Ukraine

Jackie Gleason – The Great One

Take a moment to enjoy a short interview with one of the greats. If you want to watch a memorable … More

Biography, CBS, Early television, Friends, history, Jackie Gleason, The Honeymooners

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