Category Archives: Problem Solving

Superwoman….A More Appropriate Name For “Mother”

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The ultimate job, that requires the most on the job training, is being a mother. No matter how many books one reads on the subject, or how much advice is given about the task, a mom ends up with a … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the “March For Our Lives” Marches And The Kids Being Used as Pawns

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

I see a huge difference in the protest marches between Martin Luther King Jr and the ones for ” March For Our Lives”. King’s followers were informed and were marching for freedom. Today’s marchers are uninformed on many facts, and are … Continue reading →

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Re-blog of The Toxic Degeneration of the American Mind and Its Violent Outcome… By Dr. Gabriel Cousens

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The Toxic Degeneration of the American Mind and Its Violent Outcome  03/22/2018     Blog Although there is a worldwide trend of increasing violence, massacres, assassinations, and human atrocities, (in which the US is not even listed in the top 25 countries for … Continue reading →

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SOLUTION TO GUN CONTROL

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Originally posted on Sigrid's Blog * America Then and Now:
SOLUTION TO GUN CONTROL – YOU DECIDE In 1865, a Democrat shot and killed Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. In 1881, a left wing radical Democrat shot James Garfield,…

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Suicide Prevention: When Someone Reaches Out…. Take Action

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

This past week-end I read two posts, from a Facebook friend and veteran, that told me he was in a dark place. I reached out, and here is what transpired. My friend, Jack, posts  truthful stories on FB, that upset them, … Continue reading →

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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 4…Boycotts Work

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

Boycotts took center stage in several areas in 2017. Retail, entertainment, sports and award shows were some that took serious hits. The NFL was hit by a loss of at least 500 million dollars. The stadiums were full of empty … 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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Reflections on 2017: Part 1… Comparing Christmas to Other American Holidays

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

When New Years rolls around little time has probably been spent relaxing since mid November. Beside day-to-day living and working at jobs outside the home, hours have been spent on special planning for Thanksgiving. Then the Christmas season swings into … 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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