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Do Push-Ups Because All Lives Matter

Care about all human lives? Care about your own life? These are great reasons to do push-ups. Let me tell you why. Push-Ups Push-ups are awesome for many reasons that I have written about in the past, but when I say “push-ups”, that is actually a code word for “get your $#!^ together”. Push-ups, inContinue reading “Do Push-Ups Because All Lives Matter”

Do Push-Ups Because Black Lives Matter

Care about Black people? Do push-ups. Here’s why. Last week, I promised that I would return the focus of my health & fitness coaching blog to push-ups this week. I am happy to do so because I love push-ups. I also love Black people, which is why this one is still going to connect to theContinue reading “Do Push-Ups Because Black Lives Matter”

What Matters Most, and How Do We Fix Everything?

I’ve spent the past few days having a lot of long, intense conversations with friends about all the really heavy subjects you can think of. It’s made me think about how important it is to boil-down complex ideas into short, simple statements. So, I have a couple of those for you today. What Matters Most?Continue reading “What Matters Most, and How Do We Fix Everything?”

I’ll Keep Talking About Police

I made a comment the other day (on social media or my blog or somewhere) that I wish every one who wanted to be a police officer would come train with me first. That wasn’t sarcasm. I really do wish they could all come train with me. Not only do I think they would beContinue reading “I’ll Keep Talking About Police”

I’ll Keep Talking About Race

I have touched so little on race in this short series of blogs, and there is so much more to say. So, what have I already covered? America has a long and ugly racist history that continues to this day Every child learns about it from a young age It’s really just a bunch ofContinue reading “I’ll Keep Talking About Race”

I’ll Keep Talking About George Floyd

Sometimes I will feature quotes in my blogs. Today, here’s a quote from my own mouth: “I’m not gonna tell you how to think, but I am gonna tell you how I think.” That’s basically a mantra that I live by, so why shouldn’t I behave the same way on the internet, in my blogContinue reading “I’ll Keep Talking About George Floyd”

Blue Lives Matter Too

Yes, police lives matter. But, not in the manner of a protected class, or of spoiled children who feel they are beyond reproach. Police lives matter exactly as much as all other human lives. Their lives need to be respected as other people’s are, and secured as are other people’s. I don’t want police toContinue reading “Blue Lives Matter Too”

Black Lives Matter Because All Lives Matter

I’ve had several people ask me lately, “Why are they saying ‘black lives matter?’” And follow that with, “I wish they would just say, ‘all lives matter.’” I have explained that this IS precisely what they are saying. They are saying that all lives matter, but that black lives are the ones who are beingContinue reading “Black Lives Matter Because All Lives Matter”

It’s Not Just George Floyd

I wrote about George Floyd on Monday, and I will continue to say his name, but it’s not just about George. Lot’s of people in the country have been killed over race, and/or killed by police. These two things aren’t always combined, but when they are, it is especially egregious. Today, I want to talkContinue reading “It’s Not Just George Floyd”

I’m Going to Talk About the Police

First of all, I’m talking about this stuff because it is topical, and because I’m not gonna like myself if I don’t say something. I have been on many different sides of the police in this country and in others, so I’m not coming at this with armchair opinions or a list of statistics. I’mContinue reading “I’m Going to Talk About the Police”