No Soda, Good for Kids... DUH!

Isn't this another article that should be classified as, "Something I Learned in Kindergarten."  Folks, if you don't know this, STOP PRODUCING KIDS!!!
Cutting Out Soda Curbs Children's Weight Gain, Studies Show

Ultrarich spend big bucks on trips, home improvements

Recently had this shared with me and found it to be rather enlightening! Ultrarich spend big bucks on trips, home improvements

Boy Scouts & Sex Abuse & Homosexuality....

Not sure what to do with the fact the BSA will be releasing Child Sex Abuse Files this week. The message that "Pedophilia is 'OK', but Homosexuality is 'BAD'" just doesn't seem right to me. Now, I am NOT saying that Boy Scouts of America are actually saying pedophilia behavior is "OK;" however, they make it clear there can't be loving/committed 2-Dad or 2-Mom leaders involved in Scouting Ministries. It seems to me the harm done to the boys by these sexual predators is far more tragic and outweighs the values that would come from showing young boys - in formative years - that you can have good stable homes with same-sex parents. Sexual deviation can exist in many forms - there are unhealthy heterosexual behaviors among consenting adults; there are unhealthy homosexual behaviors among consenting adults; any sexual behavior of a child when also involving an adult is unhealthy. The fact the BSA covered-up decades of abuse, speaks volumes about it as an organization.

Pro-Football Player's Pro-Gay Marriage Stance

In a world of typically viewing NFL players as bigots (and this article shines light on that pervasive ignorance again), it is nice to see someone with the character and fortitude to stand tall with an opposing view! Thank you, Brendon! Views on Gay Rights of Ravens’ Ayanbadejo Are Rooted in Upbringing

Friendly Planet Missiology

I am following a new blog!  The leaders of this organization hail from Indiana -- Plainfield, to be more specific. Their work is incredible. Their hearts even more tender to the injustices of our world. They are truly operating in the principle: Be the Change You Want to See in the World! You can click the link in the first sentence or check them out under "Blogs I Follow."

Naturalization

Perhaps, a part of the problem is thinking non-citizens are un-natural! Naturalization ceremony adds more U.S. citizens

As someone recently involved in a wreck....

...he has a job, has a valid driver's license, and insurance. He's a good man. One In Three Americans Falsely Believe Most Latinos Are Undocumented

Who is Sam Bacile??

This question is irrelevant. Let's ask a better question: Is it any wonder why 20-somethings, 30-somethings, and teens are choosing to have nothing to do with organized religion???

Who is Sam Bacile? Questions swirl around identity of filmmaker

What to do next...Tweeting for a Year!

I am approaching my 365-days-of-being-thankful tweets for various vocations in our society and I am contemplating what to do next.  Any thoughts, comments, etc. for my 2012-2013 daily tweet content would be much appreciated!  Thank you!!!

Interesting read in light of the tweet I posted earlier this week outlining the detrimental effects of modern day, genetically engineered wheat.

Climate change a mixed blessing for wheat, say experts