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A Father's Take On The Things That Matter Most
Earlier this week, a female friend from Cincinnati called and asked me to write a blog encouraging more Black fathers to become involved in the lives of their children. I noted the manner in which she made her request and appreciated it very much because she was careful to balance constructive criticism of some Black fathers with compliments she also felt they deserve.nnFor instance, she acknowledged that her male partner as well as the father of her own child spends a signif
October 2, 2008
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The Key to the Good Life is You
Life is a...nnWell, you know the saying. But life is also one helluva party. Life isn't all-good, and it isn't all-bad. And even though your parents brought you to the bash, the older you get the more you must realize that it's up to you to enjoy being here, especially if you're gaining in wisdom and not just years.nnThat's easier said than done, of course. Life can be indescribably difficult and distressing, giving you as many reasons to acquiesce to anger, abjection, and ap
June 26, 2007
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Growing Pains
There are no perfect relationships because there are no perfect people. However, that your relationships will never be perfect does not mean you have to settle for relationships that are pathetic.nnYou can cultivate perfectly imperfect relationships in which no one commits offenses so great that those offenses cannot be redressed by confession, forgiveness, and a sincere commitment to better ways of living.nnStrengthening such a relationship can strengthen your character.nnSo
November 2, 2004
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How to Be a Great Long Distance Lover
Are you in an LDR (long distance relationship) or at least open to being in one? Do you and your sweetheart live too far apart to spend time in each other's presence whenever you desire?nnIf so, then know that it will require creativity and commitment to sustain and deepen such a relationship. With imagination and determination, you can render geographical barriers all but irrelevant and enjoy one another as much as a genuinely happy couple who spends everyday together.nnYou
September 17, 2004
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On Living Well
Life is a... Well, you know the saying. But life is also one helluva party.nn Life isn't all-good, and it isn't all-bad. And even though your parents brought you to the bash, the older you get the more you should realize that it's up to you to enjoy being here, especially if you're gaining in wisdom and not just years.nn Of course, that's easier said than done. Life can be indescribably difficult and distressing, giving you as many reasons to acquiesce to anger, abjection, an
July 4, 2004
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Abuse Me, Lose Me
It's usually much easier to get into an abusive relationship than to get out of it. Everything from fear of retaliation to feeling helpless can make it difficult for a victim of abuse to sever ties with the abuser. Things like unemployment, underemployment, codependency, and not wanting the children to suffer (though they probably already are!) can also make it extremely hard for the victim to simply walk away. And in dire cases, the pernicious prospect of being publicly humi
January 14, 2004
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Sexcellence
Sexcellence is the application of excellence to eros. This amorous journey into the unknown is a heroic quest for evergreen pastures of erotic pleasures; a lovetime of seeking new ways to imparadise one another while sexually intimate. It's the philosophy that sex is best when it's always getting better, and the derivative practice of doing what it takes to grow each time we get it on.nnCommitment to sexcellence is an antidote for a dull, disappointing, and dying sex life. Mo
December 9, 2003
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A Dude's Guide
A Dude's Guide offers short, funny and insightful looks into just what, exactly, it takes to raise a healthy, happy little dude these days. Oh, also it talks about boogers.
June 9, 2009
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I A M R J . C O M
An insightful and inspiring blog about how to be a positive presence in this world. Powerful reflections, precious resources, and positive reenforcement brought to you by Detroit writer richard jones.
September 23, 2007