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A Grain of Salt | ElbyJames
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Fathers Matter: The Importance of a Father on a Child’s Life

A father’s gifts of quality time, life-giving words, and positive actions have a long-lasting impact on his children. — When a conversation turns to the well-being of a child in the family, it always turns to the mother’s role. But what about the role of the father? Society seldom ever discusses the father’s role. Is the father just as important as the mother? I was 51 years old when…

Short Story

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Fathers Matter: The Importance of a Father on a Child’s Life
Fathers Matter: The Importance of a Father on a Child’s Life
Short Story

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To Spank or Not to Spank. That’s the Real Question.

Were you ever been spanked? Did you deserve to be spanked? — “I have good kids, I love my kids. I try to bring them up the right way, not spanking them. I find that I don’t have to spank them. I find that waving the gun around pretty much gets the same job done!” — Denis Leary Slowly, generation by generation…

Advice And Opinion

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To Spank or Not to Spank. That’s the Real Question.
To Spank or Not to Spank. That’s the Real Question.
Advice And Opinion

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How to Journal for Anger Management In 3 Easy Steps

Learning new techniques to help manage your feelings can take time and practice — so try to be patient and gentle with yourself as you learn how to journal for anger management — Would you like to have control over your life? Would you like to have healthy relationships? Would you like to be happy? Imagine being calm and cool all day even after finding out your wife wrecked the car, your son was expelled from school, and the IRS is going to…

Are You Out There

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How to Journal for Anger Management In 3 Easy Steps
How to Journal for Anger Management In 3 Easy Steps
Are You Out There

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The Shortform

·Jun 17

Is Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Workweek Realistic?

What if your job is your passion? Is 4 hours enough? — I work two jobs that consume seventy hours of my life every week. Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek naturally piqued my interest. I consumed the book from front to back and absorbed every word, every syllable, every letter. I was disappointed. The book’s thesis is effectively unrealistic; few people could…

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Is Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Workweek Realistic?
Is Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Workweek Realistic?
Nonfiction

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The Shortform

·Jun 16

Seeking Help For Mental Health Problems Can Be Difficult

Seeking help is often the first step towards getting and staying mentally in shape — Finding support for mental health and well-being issues can be a difficult endeavor for a person. These are important aspects of our lives that can often be overlooked. That’s why it’s important to know where to turn for help and support. Professional help has many benefits that can lead to…

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Seeking Help For Mental Health Problems Can Be Difficult
Seeking Help For Mental Health Problems Can Be Difficult
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Everything Shortform

·Jun 15

What is mental health And well-being?

What is mental health And well-being? Why are they important? Well, they affect how we think, feel, and act in everyday life. They also help us cope with stress, build…

Nonfiction

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Nonfiction

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Everything Shortform

·Jun 15

How can we improve our mental health and well-being to live a healthy and fulfilling life?

How can we improve our mental health and well-being to live a healthy and fulfilling life? Protecting our mental health is easier than you might think. We can do it…

Nonfiction

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Nonfiction

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Jun 14

The Daddy Factor: Are Involved Fathers Important for the Development of Children?

The relationship between father and child has a deep impact on a child’s overall and long-term healthy development. — Are fathers important for the development of a child? Do we need fathers? Father’s Day is less than a week away, this is a time to celebrate fathers as Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate mothers. Many believe a mother has more of a connection to their children than…

Short Story

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The Daddy Factor: Are Involved Fathers Important for the Development of Children?
The Daddy Factor: Are Involved Fathers Important for the Development of Children?
Short Story

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ILLUMINATION

·May 22

Do You Have External Views on Your Medium Content?

Are you on the “SEO Incentive Program’?” It seems a select few writers had been chosen for a three-month trial. — Has your post garnered external views which have led you to higher payouts? I’ve read discussions on Medium in which people are asking about “external payments,” the ‘SEO Incentive Program’. A select few writers had been chosen for a three-month trial, to see how it went. The issue with me…

Short Fiction

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Do You Have External Views on Your Medium Content?
Do You Have External Views on Your Medium Content?
Short Fiction

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May 7

Trigger Warning: Could a Classic Film Like Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles Be Possible in Today’s Toxic, Woke Culture?

“Comedy has to walk a thin line, take risks. It’s the lecherous little elf whispering in the king’s ear, telling the truth about human behaviour.” Mel Brooks — The Mel Brooks’ anti-racist, cult classic film Blazing Saddles turns fifty years old next year; “Kung Fu Fighting” was the number one song on the Billboard charts, Foxy Brown was a box-office hit, and The Six Million Dollar Man was the top-rated television show the year Blazing Saddles was…

Retro

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Trigger Warning: Could a Classic Film Like Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles Be Possible in Today’s…
Trigger Warning: Could a Classic Film Like Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles Be Possible in Today’s…
Retro

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A Grain of Salt | ElbyJames

A Grain of Salt | ElbyJames

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ElbyJames is an American disabled combat vet exiled in the UK & a free speech absolutist. He’s an occasional Top Writer .

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