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How to Choose More of the Good

The blankets felt divine as I wrapped myself in them and slunk back into bed.

The air was crisp. But my bed was still warm and I almost can’t describe the feeling of bliss as I returned to my cocoon.

I had managed to think ahead and had also brought my delicious, chocolate flax brownie that tasted more like decadent birthday cake than a simple morning muffin.

As I took my first bite and savored the rich, chocolate I thought, “my God, I love my life right now.”

Now before you say you hate me, let me tell you my week was no picnic. I certainly don’t have mornings or moments like this all of the time.

This one particular moment inspired me to write this, however, because of how my week went.

So let’s backtrack a moment...

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Where Have All the Good Men Gone?

After dealing with a copious amount of rude and disrespectful behavior today I couldn’t help but think of this line from a song.

Where have all the good men gone?

Know that one? From Bonnie Tyler, Holding Out for a Hero.

It’s always been a favorite of mine, especially after seeing my favorite actors and actresses perform it on Fame.

I haven’t felt that line ring truer than after dealing with two particular individuals today.

I’m a very tolerant person. Patient. Kind. Understanding. Forgiving.

But honestly, after dealing with a ridiculous amount of disrespect today I seriously had to take a step back and wonder, what happened to everyone?

Where HAVE all the good men gone?

Now, I don’t want to sound like I’m lumping an entire gender into the doghouse, I happen to be seeing a gentleman a...

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