Category Archives: Journalism

Not All Facebook Groups Are Created Equal…Plus A Troubling Update

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I published this blog in February. Sadly, it was removed by someone who had access to my account, without my permission.  He is the main character in the following story that follows. He is also the creator of the two … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 2017: Part 3… Trump Was & Still is “David” Facing Many “Goliaths”

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The Goliaths Trump is having to deal with are huge in number. I compare Trump to David in the bible. He defeated Goliath, for the sake of his people. Some of the many Goliaths include the Democrats in congress, who … Continue reading →

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Can Teachers Become Friends?

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The transition of a teacher-student relationship to one of friendship is sometimes tricky to accomplish. Both have complex parts. I see Teacher’s  as having a special kind of power that is not a part of a healthy and productive friendship. … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts On Trump & Why I Still Support Him

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

There have been many changes in Trump’s world. Some make sense to me and some do not. He has been fighting an uphill battle from the beginning. I think he thought his party would stand behind him after he won, … Continue reading →

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Rob McPherson Hits The Nail On The Head When Talking About The NFL Only Being A Bussiness….And More.

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I wish Rob was a blogger, but since he is not, I had to share his journalistic-style post. His research and views are a great insight on the NFL and some of the players. He graciously gave me permission to … 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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Memories Of My Father…Part 2

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The more I thought about my dad this past Fathers Day the more stories of his life  flooding my thoughts. I must not let them go unrecorded, because I have two great-grand children and another little guy due in August, … Continue reading →

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An Accidental Encounter Showed Me A Glimpse Of A Steller Friendship

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I had just finished writing a blog on friendship and was ready to publish, when I got the urge to take a break, so I jumped in my car and headed to a local park for some sunshine and “fresh … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Achilles Heel is His Trusting the Wrong Advisers.

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Trump is a rookie. I don’t think he realized how huge and deep the swamp was going to be, until he got into office. I don’t think he had any idea that people wanted him to fail so badly they … Continue reading →

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An Unasked Question Answered….A Surprising Gift From a Friend.

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

A friend’s guidance showed me my current purpose.  Purposes change over a lifetime. God sees the big picture of why we are here on earth, but we only see a chapter at a time as we amble through life.  I … Continue reading →

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