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Can we make it through another week

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I’m going to have to unplug. But I’m so conflicted by the thought of unplugging and not keeping pace with the complexities of the issues that are changing day-to-day, or minute to minute, before our eyes and at the same time being totally overwhelmed trying to have an informed and well read opinion.

And then I think about having to get ready for work and those trees that need to be taken out and the yard that needs cutting in a few days. And then my daughter called. That voice of one of your children. That spirit and joy on the other end of the line. And all of a sudden all was right with the world. Amazing what children can do.

Unplugged.
Photo by Mike Hartley


A man who is only loyal to himself is a lonely and shallow man.

A man who is a bully, will suffer many challenges and eventually get beat and beat bad.

A man who thinks he knows everything and has the solution to all, is delusional.

A man led by greed is never full or happy.

A man who isn’t consistent with beliefs and practices and flout the accepted laws, is a man who history will be harsh on.

A man who can’t accept another opinion expressed without childish dismissal is a child himself.

A man who fakes sincerity is easily seen through.

A man who can’t surround himself with quality people will never produce a quality result.

A man who shows no or fake respect, gets little or fake respect.

A man who can’t speak directly to a man, is not a MAN.


If someone acts and tells you that they are batshit crazy, take them at their word and treat them accordingly.

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

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