Growing up I was often the overweight kid as I think back over my life, taking a looking into my history and the photo album. Pictures of my youth as a young boy who had a normal weight, thin and healthy but as I got older my weight ballooned as I looked no longer healthy. … Continue reading Is The Body Positivity Social Movement Toxic?
The mental focus it takes to live life can be overwhelming at times, thinking about my life, your life can be a daunting task, but know you are not alone. All to often we are taught to take certain roles and paths. I often I think about our belief systems, our goals, what we are … Continue reading Get the best out of your life’s path
October 2nd marks 11 years of marriage to my beautiful wife Delia. I honestly can not imagine my life without her and thankful for her love and devotion to our marriage each day. I know no marriage is perfect and I am far from perfect to be the greatest spouse. I have changed over the … Continue reading Happy Wedding Anniversary 11 Years of Love and Happiness
Recently I had the pleasure to watch Rocketman the bio pic of Sir Elton John and I must say I quite impressed with his life and the impact he has made with his music and just his humanity throughout the world. Now mind you I am not sure how accurate this story to the real … Continue reading Accepting Yourself in Today’s World
We are times many of us have never experienced before due to COVID-19 pandemic with so much loss of life and being forced to stay home for our protection and the protection of others. We are all going through this situation differently. For someone like myself who has a family, a wife and daughter to … Continue reading The Loss of Enjoyment in These Times and How to Get it Back
Regret can be something that eats away at you if you don’t rectify it quickly and gain some perspective. Many of you may agree with this statement as I have come to reflect on regret a lot in my life and I think many of us do at times. To put this in perspective, recently … Continue reading Living In Regret and How to Overcome It
Where it All Begin Throughout my life from a wee lad I have always been someone who felt I had no value in this life as I grew up with a mother, father, sibling, aunts and uncles the whole nine yards. But early in my childhood after Mom and dad divorced and we moved in … Continue reading Why I Have so Much Trouble with My Self-Worth
For some feelings of inadequacy is something we tend to carry around throughout our lives, even though many will say you should not. Yes, we are all different have different talents, strengths and weaknesses. As an instructor to college-age students I have had my share of teaching students from all walks of life which has … Continue reading Why I Never Feel Good Enough, You Can overcome these Feelings Too!
Today we live in a world of social media, media and influencers who do everything in their power to influence how we view ourselves, how we should live our life and what we should consider as important. At times this angers me as someone who writes blogs for Need to Live, I work to give … Continue reading Why Its Important to Listen to Your Own Voice!
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #17 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – Jennie Quigley (The World’s Smallest Women)
I often look back on my life and think to myself how I have changed over the years, what milestones in my life help create who I am today. Some of those major life events include getting my college degrees, getting married and having my daughter. These were some of the happiest moments in my … Continue reading How self-reflection helps my mental health
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #16 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – The Human Skeletons and Thin Man Isaac Sprague and Peter Robinson.
Living in the 21st century Social Media has become a part of our daily lives, as we use it to keep in touch with just about everything from followers, friends and family, the news and basically anything that goes on in the world today. For some Social Media is the best thing since sliced bread … Continue reading The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Recently I had the time and urge to watch the television series Homeland on Hulu. A show that has been off the air for a few years now but one that I truly missed out until now. The main character Carrie Mathison a CIA agent who fights to keep America safe all while carrying around … Continue reading Why We Continue to Stigmatize Mental Illiness?
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #15 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – The Muse Brothers (Men from Mars)
Art many times imitates life and vise versa, as a film love I always tend to look for the meaning behind the action, drama and love. Over my lifetime I have tried to look at a films message as not every film as a message, some are just pointless and fun. Pointless and boring and … Continue reading How The 2019 Film Joker is a Case Study for How Not To Treat the Mentally Ill.
Happy Independence Day! Today is a day that many can appreciate but many do not as we sometimes forget the meaning of this day, I am guilty of this as well. Many will think of this day as a holiday that many have off to fire up the old Bar-B-Que, invite friends and family over … Continue reading Happy Independence Day! 2021
Happy Father’s day to all the dads, fathers, pops , grand dads and whatever else you call your dad in honor of him. This weekend in the United States particularly we celebrate fathers although in my opinion fathers do get a bad rap at times simply because fathers screw up the family at times. As … Continue reading Happy Fathers Day!
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #14 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – Edouard Beaurpre (Worlds Tallest Man)
As of late I have been really thinking about the word “Gluttony” and how much it brings true to the United States and world. I would go far as saying as many of us are gluttons one way or another, but there is extremism. Why am I suddenly thinking of this, well its because right … Continue reading Gluttony is Eating Us Alive, How do We Overcome it?
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there, today is your day although you deserve every day to honor the sacrifice to do for us and our children each day. Dad’s we will get our day next month so don’t fret. For some this day is not a good day because of maybe your … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!
Merrick wanted to know more about the “Real World” and questioned Treves on a number of topics. One day he expressed a desire to see inside what he considered a “real” house. Treves obliged and took him to visit his Wimpole Street townhouse and meet his wife. At the hospital Merrick filled his days with … Continue reading Series Feature #13 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) – Part III
This weekend is particularly important to my faith as a Christian man. Celebrating Easter has always been apart of my life but didn’t always have the meaning it has today. Like many growing up Easter for kids meant the Easter bunny, eggs and mom’s cooking. It wasn’t until I got older when I gave my … Continue reading Happy Resurrection Day! and Easter for those who don’t celebrate
Today is my wife’s birthday and although I will not mention her age because frankly what women would appreciate their age posted online. I will say that since meeting my wife in 2008, it has been a true blessing. Yes, like any couple we have had our up’s and down’s, disagreements but nothing we couldn’t … Continue reading Happy Birthday Delia, To My Beautiful Wife
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #12 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) – Part II
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #11 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) – Part I
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #10 Life in the Circus from Yesterday to Today! – Stephan Bibrowski (Lionel the Lion-faced Man)
Cryptozoology is a an area I take great interest in and many of you who have read my blogs know that I tend to write about Bigfoot primarily and just have incredibly elusive he or she is waiting for the day that we can get some physical proof. Now mind you there is proof in … Continue reading Where has Mothman Been? My search for him and his existence
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #9 – Life in The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – General Tom Thumb and Admiral Dot
Today I celebrate an incredible milestone as I celebrate my 10 year wedding anniversary. There is so much to say to commemorate this day. Delia and I married on October 2nd, 2010 in small wedding at my wife’s church. A church I attended too but it was her home church. I met my future wife … Continue reading Milestone: Happy 10 year Wedding Anniversary to my Love and Bride
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #8 – Life in The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – Fannie Mills (Ohio Bigfoot Lady)
We are one of the most difficult times, as a forty year old male I have seen anything unlike I have like today’s days. But to be honest I guess prior to 2016 I didn’t pay much attention because I was so focused on trying to live my life. We are coming to a point … Continue reading Amerika, Democracy in Name Only!
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #7 – Life in The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – Grady Stiles Jr.(Lobster Boy)
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #6 – Life in The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – Schlitzie, Pip and Flip (Aka Pinheads)
As a writer and a reader, I often find that fictional imitates real life as something one could think is unimaginable to imageable to our world. In addition to loving books, I also love film which is where many films created are taken from books. One book I surprising have never read until now is … Continue reading Are We In The Era of Orwell’s 1984? I believe We Are.
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #5 – Life in The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – Myrtle Corbin (The Four Legged Girl)
Today would have been your 61st birthday and you are incredibly missed each day. This day is truly a blessing and a curse and I am sure I am not the one who feels this way when we think of loved ones who have passed and wish and know they should be here today. My … Continue reading Happy Birthday Mom! You Will Always Be Loved and Missed!
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #4 – Life in The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – Koo-Koo the Bird Girl (Minnie Woolsey and Elizabeth Green)
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #3 – Life In The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – Siamese Twins (Bunker Twins Chang and Eng)
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #2 – Life In The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – Ella Harper (The Camel Girl)
Step right up, Step right up! The show is about to begin as we explore the world of the circus and those who made and make a magical place to visit. The tradition of the circus has a long incredible history as we learned from last week, but that history lesson is not over today … Continue reading Series Feature #1 – Life In The Circus From Yesterday to Today! – The Bearded Women
One of the greatest aspects of being a writer is that there is so much we can write about, but choosing what to write about has it’s difficulties as trying to be inspired for new and interesting topics. I know I absolutely need my blog to express myself in different ways and I use my … Continue reading New Series – Life In The Circus From Yesterday to Today!
As a Christian for 10 plus years now I have a strong understanding of what it means to be a Christ follower. I am by no means perfect and I will never claim to be, I sin like every man, women and child in this world even if you think you don’t you do. Christianity … Continue reading Is Christian Nationalism The Ruin of Christianity? How Politics Has Degraded What Jesus Meant.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jkwiy-e30124 Regrets and Life which make life interesting but add Skin Walkers in the mix. This episode we discuss life choices that have affected my growth and how Skin Walkers origins tell an interesting tale of the paranormal along with Bigfoot.
For those who have read my blogs you may have noticed that I write about a variety of topics from Creative writing, Short Stories, Bigfoot and almost anything on my mind. Based on the title of this piece you will see that I am a Christian and take my faith very seriously. I am far … Continue reading Triggered: How Evangelicals Accept Hate in Politics and The Church to Meet Their Agenda in Today’s World
Happy 4th of July Independence Day! As an American I should take great honor in this holiday, but along the way I feel I lost the meaning of this day as so many tend to do. This day is usually filled with families and friends gathering around a BBQ, watching fire works and drinking a … Continue reading Happy Fourth Of July!
Since 2009 a most memorable year in my life as this was a time I would meet my future wife, but this was also the time I became a christian and gave my life to Christ. I don't talk about my faith much on my blog for one because I find it very personal. For … Continue reading Being a Christian Doesn’t Give You a Right to Hate!
Hello Family out there, I have officially gone into the new age of Pod Cast and boy does it feel good and strange at the same time as I discover my voice and make a large effort to put it out there for others. I still love blogging and writing as that continues to be … Continue reading Welcome To My New Podcast
The world is in Chaos as we speak first starting is Covid-19 and now with recent killing here in the United States as protestors have turned this event a reason to Loot and burn anything in their way. I happen to live in San Bernardino county about 45 miles from Los Angeles the epicenter of … Continue reading Chaos Taking Over ! What is Going on?
Welcome to this Weeks Weekly Feature number #14, Stories from a child's past, Stories unearthed from my childhood. These stories I am sharing as a young child I had and continue to have a love for writing. The writings so far seemed to be when I was in between the ages of ten to thirteen. … Continue reading Weekly Feature #14, Stories From a Child’s Past: The Devils Life Story
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-d8a3i-110761f Today we discuss societies focus on body positivity and the toxic implications it can have on young minds. In addition we give honor to my wife and marriage with our 11 years of marriage and much more.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-99qev-10e2f69 Today we discuss those moment of painful memories I remember growing up sometimes reminiscent of my own child’s tears. We look deeper into the importance of those tears and what they mean in our lives. This is a tear jerker lol .
