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Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article is featured on Helium.com
There is absurd war on religious freedom being waged in the US by those who relish the idea of turning schools in Illinois into quaint little Christian madrasas. Illinois is at the center of this controversy due to o...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
About a month ago I took out a life insurance policy and I did not have to think twice about my beneficiary: my best friend and soul-mate. I chose someone who has always stood by me, who has never doubted me, who has never betrayed me, and who has always...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
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Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
There is a global war on religious freedom being waged: religous fanatics wanting to shove religion down the throats of those who are more concerned about matters of real importance (such as trying to make ends meet, to enjoy at least a moment of happines...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article is featured on Helium.com
How does one convert to Buddhism Before we dive into the matter, let’s understand that Buddhism is not really a religion, per se; it is a Dharmic philosophy originally professed by Lord Buddha that eventually...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
Since 9-11, many individuals have spoken out about the need to clean up the image of a particular religion of “peace” and combat negative stereotypes. Some even created Tv stations. A couple pointers in how to effectively combat negative ste...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article is featured on Helium.com
The Wheel of Law, or the Wheel of Dharma/Dharmachakra, is a Buddhist concept that uses the wheel of a chariot as a symbol for righteous action that will ultimately lead to the end of the cycle of samsara (rebirth). I...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article is featured on Helium.com
OMG! Three little letters that get the the tightest of whiteys tied up in knots. OMG! This phrase’s use in popular lexicon, can be used as an exclamation for a number of a number of emotions: such as excitement...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article is featured on Helium.
Many successful business owners may feel that bequeathing the family business to a child or other heir is sufficient enough in ensuring the business’ continuation; however, it is of vast importance to have a succe...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article was featured on Helium.com
The issue of whether or not General Robert E. Lee of Virginia should have been tried for treason against the United States of America is tricky. Article 3, Section 3 of the US Constitution clearly defines what treas...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article is featured on Helium.com
The minimal expectation of any good government is providing it’s citizenry with adequate security prior to, during and after an external or internal threat; be it natural or by man. It is a government’s r...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
Valentine’s Day will always have a special place in my heart: 14 years ago, I left “home.” We lived in rural Hornsby, IL., and when I got home from school that evening I was told that it would be best to find another place to live. I p...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
Dylan Thomas is my favorite poet, bar none. Granted, I have an affinity for anyone Welsh; but ever since leaving “home” 14 years ago, his “Do not go gently into that goodnight” poem has been my guiding force. After reading the po...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
When people ask me what my greatest fear is, I often say dying emotionally. I am not afraid of death, that much, in a physical sense; but I am sure as hell am scared of dying emotionally or spiritually.
I used to take great pride whenever someone would c...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This is a follow up to Finally a Headache is About to Go Away. And thanks for the comments Darla.
I am pretty sure Darla didn’t call me a “slum” lord, but I have made the mistake of renting to some pretty lousy people because I am a suc...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
In March of 2005, I purchased my first property. It wasn’t much, but I had a goal in mind. It has been a headache since I closed on it four years ago. Whether it be tenants who could not afford $50 a month in rent (I originally allowed Section 8 ...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
A big thanks to Marie, who gave me a link to one Elinor Blevins, auto fiend. As soon as I get a spare moment, I will be putting the link up on the Blevins Ancestry Website.
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
This article is featured on Helium.
Pot-heads, stoners, and future politicians who are not inhaling, rejoice! On February 3, 2009, Springfield’s (IL) City Council voted 7-3 to allow possession of 2.5 grams (or less) of marijuana to be prosecuted as...
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
Check out a rather old article I wrote back in October as part of Blog Action Day; it is now featured on Triond/Socyberty. Leave your comments here and tell me what you think.
Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
Click here to read my Helium article, Is the US Ready for a Viable 3rd Party, and leave your feedback in comments on this post.
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