Just wanted to come back here and say “thank you” for that Chance tip. It caused me to give the mixtape a listen... and rocking it since. Lots of new, good music out there - spread the word.

You’re right. But, if a person is intending offense/harm, then it is likely that no matter what one does, that person will never behave like an adult. They are already operating at the lowest level of influence (coercion).

You sound like me, a trip up to Petoskey for some corn soup and meatballs. Yum.

I thought this was so funny. I’m actually saving this in my files of fun things to read. It probably helps that I just watched Equilibrium AND that I’m coming to terms with my tendency to buy stuff that I’ll one day use (i.e. hoarding). STUFF!

Wow! Congrats on the longevity of your marriage!

Actually, you just made a good point, “...bad as Mayweather?” [Surely you jest!]. I’ll say it again... dismissive moral superiority facilitates a reduction in culpability in other readers.

Now, I can buy that.

No. Your reduction of what I said has led to an inaccurate conclusion. What I said was, yes, there are many issues to be angry/upset about regarding gender inequality. However, I’m addressing the myopic focus on Mayweather’s domestic violence with self-righteous overtones. Here is the tone from just this article...

You know, it’s real easy to call names and I’m sure everyone here will agree that violence against women is deplorable. However, the aped excoriation of Mayweather - repeatedly focusing in on domestic abuse - makes me wonder if many self-righteous tongue-waggers forget (conveniently) that injustice against women goes…

You know, it’s real easy to call names and I’m sure everyone here will agree that violence against women is deplorable. However, the aped excoriation of Mayweather - repeatedly focusing in on domestic abuse - makes me wonder if many self-righteous tongue-waggers forget (conveniently) that injustice against women goes…

Black male here as well. I guess if I'm out and about, it's always a little awkward for someone to bring up something that associates me as a representative spokesperson on an issue. But, people are curious, so here's my thought... To broach a subject, and then to tell a self-focused anecdote conveys that the action…

I will watch this.

LOL. Aint that the truth.

There was this kid in undergrad who had on a Cleveland baseball cap. My Native brother-in-law, who knew the guy, just said to him in a friendly way, "Hey man, you know what the image on that hat means to Natives?" Two minutes later, dude took the hat off and threw it in the garbage. That's the type of decency that…

This is what I was going to say. Glad I read all the way down - you stated it quite well, and I'm tired.

I've lived in multiples states in my life. I've traveled extensively - around the nation and world. I currently live in Michigan and I have to say, without a doubt, that Michigan is my favorite place. And right about now, the apples, cherries, crisp fall weather, and Mackinaw goodies are calling my name! (Not to…

That's a good observation. Thanks!!

In reading through the comments, we see that there are some who say they are "more productive at work" while others claim they are "more productive at home". Really? Individuals and have different things that work best? Ah man, who woulda known? This back-and-forth is a pointless debate. What's more interesting is…

Huh. Never had any problems in Beijing. Now they started having everybody run their bags through the scanner upon arrival in Beijing (before leaving the airport), but still never been stopped. Writing from Beijing now.