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Not All Christmas Songs Are Happy

One Less Stocking by Michael St. James Sometimes Christmas is not about the presents you get, but about those who can no longer be present. This is for my momma, Louise. This is for anyone who has lost someone and is missing them this year and every year. Holiday places,…

Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by michael by michael

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Christmas Memories

Tonight the snow falls silently and gently upon the ground like sweet glances between lovers. Trees and street posts are festooned with twinkling lights and colorful banners, heralding a season of peace and joy. Cheeks painted red with blush, as coat collars are turned up to guard form the night's…

Posted on December 19, 2018 by michael by michael

Politics

Voting Is Not Political But Not Voting Is

It's midterms time. Time to vote for positions of the most disliked people in government. Oh sure, the Cons will tell you that "bureaucrats" are most hated, and the Dems will tell you it's that guy in the Oval, but they are both wrong. It's Congress. It's always Congress. In…

Posted on October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 by michael by michael

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#FirstSong Oct 4th

I do this thing on some of my Facebook groups where I pick a song to start out the day. It's completely random and based on how I feel the very first moment I sit in front of the computer. Often, it's upbeat. Sometimes it has to do with the…

Posted on October 4, 2018 by michael by michael

Charity

Give to a Fire Department Today

Supporting "first responders" has become a catch-all phrase. That's fine; EMTs, paramedics and more need your help. But the true first responders and the usually the very first to any tragic scene are Firefighters. The men and women of fire departments around the country are the unassailable heroes that we…

Posted on September 11, 2018September 13, 2018 by michael by michael

The Future Sucks Right Now

Is Voice AI Ready for Primetime Yet?

I'm going to write a lovely blog post with some big words in it like schadenfreude and taciturn. I will write conversationally, like, you know, the kids do today. I might even put in an emoji or two, such as this one -💪and this one -🤘. Then, I think I…

Posted on September 4, 2018September 6, 2018 by michael by michael

The Future Sucks Right Now

Just Leave Your Shit Anywhere

I know this is going to come off as an old guy shouting on the lawn, but I really don't care; the kids today are lazy. First, let's get one thing straight, all of these companies would like you to call this a "Scooter" I thought it was a razor…

Posted on August 28, 2018August 29, 2018 by michael by michael

Personal

What A Great Day To Be Grateful

I woke up this morning. Full Stop. I woke up this morning with a very full heart and a clear head. Now, if you know anything about my life, my struggles with insomnia and the cats, that in of itself is amazing. But today is special. It is my one-year #AnnyAnniversary…

Posted on August 24, 2018August 31, 2018 by michael by michael

Legends

Aretha Franklin – The Queen of Soul – RIP

Ms. Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer and pianist. She began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, TN. and died in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan on August 17th, 2018. She was the Queen…

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Not All Christmas Songs Are Happy

Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by michael by michael

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Christmas Memories

Posted on December 19, 2018 by michael by michael

Politics

Voting Is Not Political But Not Voting Is

Posted on October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 by michael by michael

#FirstSong

#FirstSong Oct 4th

Posted on October 4, 2018 by michael by michael

Charity

Give to a Fire Department Today

Posted on September 11, 2018September 13, 2018 by michael by michael

The Future Sucks Right Now

Is Voice AI Ready for Primetime Yet?

Posted on September 4, 2018September 6, 2018 by michael by michael

Personal

What A Great Day To Be Grateful

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Legends

Aretha Franklin – The Queen of Soul – RIP

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