The Elements of winter
Winter has arrived with its chill, precipitation, and long nights. Some people enjoy this time of year with its festivities, food, music, and lights. I am happy for them but […]
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Winter has arrived with its chill, precipitation, and long nights. Some people enjoy this time of year with its festivities, food, music, and lights. I am happy for them but […]
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I am a huge fan of mercy and redemption. They remind me that I don’t have everything under control. My vision isn’t perfect, and I make mistakes. It also reminds
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In my readings, mercy, and redemption stand out in their importance to my life. I have not had an easy life. It has had its ups and downs. I have
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The disability system knows well how to coddle people with disabilities. They dole out SSI checks, provide them with Medi-Cal, the lucky few get Section 8 apartments. and some take
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Today i have a pretty good job, income, and benefits. I am in the Self-Determination Program which is working well for me, but I don’t forget where I came from,
Many issues fall under the umbrella of social justice, but at the core of its economic justice. All people should share in the wealth and fruits of this nation. Sadly,
Summer is past and vacations are over. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. There is so much self-advocacy to do. Here in California the legislative
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I am tempted when I speak up to talk about what is on my Spending Plan or Individual Program Plan. I must push myself to talk beyond those things. As
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As I have written before in this blog, a meritocracy is a society where goods, services, and wealth are allocated by competence, talent, achievement, and performance. This is a sharp
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Individual effort and initiative should be celebrated, but some issues are too big to be solved by ourselves. To make systemic changes that affects a whole group of people, we