Category Archives: Common Sense

There is Never an Upside to Recreational Drug Use

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The Negative Impact of Drugs outweigh the revenue they bring to a community. Here are two stories that make that point, and these stories are repeated time and time again, all across America. Recently I was made aware that 10 … Continue reading →

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Things Mom & Dad taught me in the 1950’s

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Originally posted on Atridim News Journal:
Photo from the 1950’s ‘Father Knows Best’ sitcom starring Robert Young and Jane Wyatt 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE . “If you’re going to kill each other, do…

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Kaepernick Missed The Boat With His Protests & Clones Are Following Suit

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

There are many issues the African-American community is facing, and Colin missed them miserably. His concerns could have addressed the wholesale murdering of black babies through abortions. The killing of blacks by blacks is another biggie. Instead  he chose to attack America. … Continue reading →

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How Do We Spot Problems And Conquer Suicide?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I recently read about a businessman and politician in AZ who committed suicide this week. He was only in his mid 50’s. I felt compelled to write about depression and suicide after reading about his death. Here is what I … Continue reading →

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History’s Truth Cannot Be Ignored Or Destroyed….Or Can IT?

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

When I hear that statues connected to the Civil war are being removed I can’t help but wonder the point of these misguided individuals. Will Martin Luther King Jr’s remembrances be next? Doesn’t the Fake News realize there are honest … Continue reading →

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Possitive Parenting Is Full Of Common Sense Choices

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Parenting is the most important job in the world, in my opinion. Parents are presented with a little person with a brain that is like an empty sponge, ready to learn through their experiences. No instruction book comes with the … Continue reading →

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