There are a lot of discussions about the benefits of CBD and medical marijuana, and the need to make those products more available to the public. The devil is in the details. A large percentage of the mental health problems today can be directly tied to marijuana use. Many, if […]
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The phrase comparing apples to oranges is an idiom. The apple and orange aren’t just fruits here; they represent two entities that are so distinct they defy direct comparison. Quite often today, we see reports that compare prices of things today to those years ago. They might try to estimate what […]
My memories of my first and second grade school days are limited these days. I remember some of the faces, but putting names to them is not possible. I remember the girl who lived across the street was Patsy Wren. She was in my class, and she brought my school […]
The time had finally come to celebrate our graduation from high school. It was June, and the Houston weather was already hot as summer is here. Our friends, who had been classmates for years, would be heading off in new directions. Some would remain in contact, while others we might […]
It was in the eighth-grade biology back in the 1950s when we learned the difference between male and female, plants, and animals. Every student understood the physical differences and how reproduction works. Any textbook, dictionary, or encyclopedia written before the year 2000 will have descriptions that clearly explain what a […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or […]
Some people have been taught that Jesus loves everyone just the way they are, and their sexual choices are not sinful. Some churches have been created around this belief, and many politicians have made this an important part of their platform. Many people involved in this movement proclaim to be […]
Any historian can tell you that it is not unusual for countries to lose their way and chase ideas that lead to chaos. Times when leaders adopt rules/laws that cause more harm than good. A close examination will also show that crime and violence increase during those periods. Unusual ideas […]
I have said before that I do not do what-ifs, so I am going to call this “suppose?” Many people are familiar with the teachings or historical accounts regarding the life of Jesus Christ. The Bible does a better job of explaining that than I could ever do. He fulfilled […]
When Jesus began His ministry, He chose an unusual group of men to be part of His inner circle. The 12 disciples of Jesus were chosen to carry out His divine mission on earth. They were not mere followers but true companions, walking side by side with the Son of […]