Ten Years Waiting for Help

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When asked to write a short post on Social Security nightmares on Coleman Weeks blog I didn’t hesitate. This man has been approved then as stubborn men sometimes do, he decided to go back to work to see if he could do it. Of course he couldn’t work. And they denied him anyway.

Coleman is getting sicker. And if you ask me the system sucks for making him wait to be approved again..

Lets all support the man with the huge heart.

If you have a Social Security nightmare story I ask on behalf of Coleman’s wife Lori that you post it. If we all post our stories maybe it will bring about a change for the better in the Social Security system. Thank you for taking the time to read this..

M.A.B.E. with Coleman "What I See In The Mirror"

It took me ten years to get Social security, The Judge at my first hearing was nuts! He should have been retired. I couldn’t believe he was going to decide my fate. He told me that if I was 50 with all the same problems instead of 30 that he would approve me on the spot. But since I was too young I would have to wait.
My diseased spine wasn’t going to get any better. It was only going to get worse. Of course he denied me and I gave up.
Then one day I was in a lawyers office and this lawyer asked me what I did. I told him I was disabled but couldn’t get SS. Then I told him what happened. He told me to go home and get the ball rolling again. To fill out all the forms and when it was time to go…

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I Heartily Recommend this Book

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When a man reaches out to those less fortunate he becomes a rich man..

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People become Homeless because of Many reasons. In India, such People are Looked Down Upon, or More Often Ignored, etc. Whereas it seems that in the West they are even subjected to Violence. That much about the Situation.

Many People at Many times have set forth to help the Helpless. Through the blogs, I have come to know of DENNIS CARDIFF, who is a Writer and an Author, and gives of his time, energy and money to take care of these Have-nots. I have also come to know of his Book: GOTTA FIND A HOME.

Image: Screen capture from his site. Reference below. Mr. Cardiff, besides spending out of his own pocket to help out in various ways, has written:

‘All profits will be used to support those forced onto the streets and the Ottawa Innercity Ministries, Street Outreach Program.’

Here seems to be a Programme where the…

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Dear ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Haters,

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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is Bringing Attention to This Horrible Disease.

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You’re wrong.

My dad died two years ago from complications related to ALS, and I’m here to tell you that the Ice Bucket challenge is not “stupid.” It is not “worthless” or “annoying” or “retarded.” You are just ignorant.

(A reminder that ignorance is not the same as stupidity, and that ignorance can be cured. Here is your cure.)

Many people complain that dumping a bucket of ice over your head won’t solve anything. It’s simply a fad, it’s clogging up news feeds, it’s not doing anything for the actual cause. The term “slacktivism” has been thrown around, implying that these people are akin to those who “Like” causes on Facebook from the comfort of their own home without so much as getting off the couch. I understand the accusation. But ultimately, it is false.

Here’s why.

1. Watching people dump ice over their heads and seeing their resultant expressions…

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Rules For Dating is Sexy Sunday #22

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SEX w/ Annie

Dating and getting naked is so much fun..

I’ve gotten quite a few e-mails from both men and women who are reading my #SexySunday blog post each week.  They want to know what I think about dating. There are so many lonely people out there that have broken up with their spouse or have gotten a divorce.  So what are they supposed to do on a #SexySunday?  How are they supposed to have a #SexySunday when there’s no one to share it with?

There’s nothing like a romantic walk or dance in the rain..

We are all in this sexy world together and starting over is no joke.

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6 Ways Social Media Doesn’t Help You Get Published

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What would an agent think if they saw one of your post on Twitter, or Facebook..

Carly Watters, Literary Agent

Does social media help or hinder the creative process?

So many writers are on Twitter and Facebook chatting with other people in the same position. Everything from sharing common experiences, information about who to query, and joining critique groups are part of the wonderful things social media can offer. There are a number of things not to share on social media and ways that social media interferes with your goal of getting published.

Many agents, including myself, look for writers on Twitter once we’re wowed by your query or writing samples. What we’re looking for is daily posts, something funny or intriguing and a voice that we want to get to know. Twitter is only 140 characters, but that’s ample room to show your chops as a writer and get your unique voice out there.

However, there are many cases where social media isn’t helping you:

1. You are over-sharing

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