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The History and Stupidity of War. Through Humor

Will we ever change? — This is a look at the stupidity of war. Remember, it’s never the soldier. It’s always the leaders. It’s why we have war. The History of War … ala Alice’s Restaurant style by Arlo Guthrie. War? What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! — — Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong …

Humor

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The History and Stupidity of War. Through Humor
The History and Stupidity of War. Through Humor
Humor

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ILLUMINATION

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What It’s Like to Lose Both Your Parents in Two Months

2014 was my year from hell, but also my best. — On an early day in 2014, I presented it to them with a smile on my face. My mother looked at me and said, “It’s about damn time.” “Well, mother. I am a procrastinator.” My father sat there with his nose in a book, and he smiled, too. …

Loss

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What It’s Like to Lose Both Your Parents in Two Months
What It’s Like to Lose Both Your Parents in Two Months
Loss

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ILLUMINATION

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How Writing For Medium Can Land You Paying Gigs

I Did Nothing! — Lots of us struggle here on Medium, and it's frustrating to write and see the little reward. I’m patient and keep writing to build up my content. Little did I know that my writing efforts would pay off by writing something I never thought would amount to anything. I've been…

Writing

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How Writing For Medium Can Land You Paying Gigs
How Writing For Medium Can Land You Paying Gigs
Writing

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My Story Living With Sleep Apnea

It sucks, but you can live with it — I hate that mask sometimes. It wakes me up at night, and I want to pull the hose out and throw the damn thing on the floor. This mask I now have to live with to control my sleep apnea. It covers my nose, and I have to keep my…

Sleep

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My Story Living With Sleep Apnea
My Story Living With Sleep Apnea
Sleep

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Age of Awareness

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If Life Worked We Wouldn’t Need Side Hustles

Our system is borked — Imagine working only one job and making a decent living. You have money for food, housing, clothing, entertainment, investments, and for your kids. There was a time when this was possible. It still is today, if you make a ton, most don't In the past you went to work, went…

Side Hustle

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If Life Worked We Wouldn’t Need Side Hustles
If Life Worked We Wouldn’t Need Side Hustles
Side Hustle

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Toward a Better Tomorrow

·Sep 17

Why Alcohol is Not Glamorous

The Truth about Alcohol — We think of alcohol as a glamorous drug. People might picture a James Bond type with his shaken and not stirred martini. You might picture a woman in a flowing cocktail dress with a glass of wine being the life of the party. You see an image in your mind…

Alcohol

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Why Alcohol is Not Glamorous
Why Alcohol is Not Glamorous
Alcohol

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AINYF…Alcohol is NOT Your Friend

·Sep 14

I Spent My First Birthday Sober

No alcohol this time — The 4th of September was my 53rd birthday. Normally, it would be beer, wine, and maybe some rum and coke afterward. On many occasions, there were also shots of tequila. We think of a birthday as a day that we have to drink a lot to “celebrate the occasion.” This…

Alcoholism

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I Spent My First Birthday Sober
I Spent My First Birthday Sober
Alcoholism

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AINYF…Alcohol is NOT Your Friend

·Sep 1

Alcohol The Great Time Waster

You Won’t Notice Until You‘re Older — I went to a lot of concerts as a kid in the 1980s. I remember U2, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Rush, Judas Priest, and so many more. I sit back and remember them all as clear as day. Why? I didn’t drink at…

Alcohol

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Alcohol The Great Time Waster
Alcohol The Great Time Waster
Alcohol

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AINYF…Alcohol is NOT Your Friend

·Aug 31

The Slow Death Spiral of Alcohol

Those Good Times Can Soon Become a Living Hell — Alcohol slowly takes your life from you, but you never realize what is going on. Most people start drinking at a young age. The alcohol is so toxic to a young body that many end up throwing up after only a few drinks. You’ll hold your drink though. …

Alcohol

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The Slow Death Spiral of Alcohol
The Slow Death Spiral of Alcohol
Alcohol

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Aug 31

You Can’t Moderate Problem Drinking

Alcohol Has You Under it’s Control, but You… —

Alcohol

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You Can’t Moderate Problem Drinking
You Can’t Moderate Problem Drinking
Alcohol

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Brian Lamacraft

Brian Lamacraft

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Brian is an online writer and blogger. In his spare time, he plays guitar and goes camping. Visit him at : https://www.lifewithapnea.com/

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