BlogHide Resteemsjimithyashford (43)in politics • 7 years agoThe History and Context of the Second AmendmentClick Image to See Video Today I want to talk about the second amendment. Not gun control in general mind you, but specifically the Second Amendment, it’s history and it’s context. The Second…jimithyashford (43)in travel • 7 years agoIf You Went to a Rural Midwest SchoolI Can Recall Growing up in a small town in rural Missouri, and looking back now, it sticks out to me just how bizarre the culture really was. I attended middle school in a town with a population…jimithyashford (43)in politics • 7 years agoToxic Masculinity from a Young Age: A Typical Midwest UpbriningWhen I Was Growing Up I can distinctly remember one of the most common playground argument between boys was who's Dad could beat up Who's. Of course every single boy on the playground insisted, "…jimithyashford (43)in travel • 7 years agoCheck Out this Little BirdI came across this little guy on the pier in Chicago when I visited a few weeks ago. He let me get very close before flying away. Friendly little fella. He's a handsome bird, and you can tell…jimithyashford (43)in travel • 7 years agoTravel Photography: Under the L in ChicagoUnder the L Train in Chicagojimithyashford (43)in politics • 7 years agoWe Got the Bust: Remembering Bernie or BustersRegarding the future of the party, whoever the next set of primary candidates turn out to be.....please allow me to clearly state my advice: Whichever primary candidate you like best, support…jimithyashford (43)in life • 7 years agoProgress Every Day: Sexism and Talking Over WomenI spend most of my time in the corporate world of spreadsheets and slide shows and conference calls.....a lot of conference calls. Today I found myself on a call with four men and one woman. Now…jimithyashford (43)in news • 7 years agoWhy You Should Care About the Venezuelan Crisis, Even if you Don't Care About VenezuelaStatus Check President Nicholas Maduro In case you did not know ( and you would be easily forgiven for not knowing given how little coverage it gets ), Venezuela is on the brink of a full…jimithyashford (43)in religion • 7 years agoGod Always Agrees with You: What are the Odds?Have You Ever Noticed? Have you ever noticed how God always agrees with his followers, rather than the other way around? It is no secret that there are tens of thousands of different denominations…jimithyashford (43)in spanish • 7 years agoVenezuela and the Plebiscito: The Journey to Vote (If you don't know about this, you should)jimithyashford (43)in photography • 7 years agoPhotography: Rural DecayThis picture was taken along a rural highway roadside at an abandoned farm. I found this little toy car sitting atop a retaining wall along the driveway of the home, right where the child left it…jimithyashford (43)in travel • 7 years agoPhotography: Gulls on Lake MichiganOn the municipal beach at Wakugan Il, just before the sun set.jimithyashford (43)in politics • 7 years agoSympathy for the Devil: Conservatives and the Healthcare ConundrumThe Wrong Side... It is not often that I feel a pang of sympathy for the Conservative plight, and why should I? In my life time the GOP has stood on the wrong side of essentially every social…jimithyashford (43)in spanish • 7 years agoCuantos Venezolanos Estan en Steemit: Asististies el Plebiscito? (How Many Venezuelans are on Steemit: Did you Vote?)En el Español Roto de Un Gringo Hola y Buenos Dias Venezolanos. Primero: Lo siento, pero mi Español es solo mas o menos. Mi Novia es una Venezolana y viajamos a Chicago desde Missouri para el…jimithyashford (43)in politics • 7 years agoTrump Supporters: Leader Worship and ZealotryI, like almost the entire Western World, was utterly and completely convinced, up until the very day it happened, that Trump would never be our President. I did not just think he couldn't win.…jimithyashford (43)in nature • 7 years agoHiking And Camping at Hercules Glade WildernessThe weekend before last I went out for a quick day hike and overnight camp at Hercules Glade Wilderness. Hercules Glade is one of the finest wild spaces in the Midwest, with incredible views and a…jimithyashford (43)in politics • 7 years agoWhat Trump Should Do...You Know.... Trump could probably just go ahead and like and say the border wall is a already built . I mean it isn't, but if he said it is his supporters would believe him. Any news outlet…jimithyashford (43)in health • 7 years agoThe Modern Myths: There is no Such Thing as "Detoxing"Modern Myths: Detoxing As long as money has existed there have been charlatans finding clever ways to separate people from that money in exchange for little more than hot air and false hope. For…jimithyashford (43)in nature • 7 years agoPhotography: Busiek Wilderness Early Morning HikeBusiek Wilderness Area: Morning Hike Busiek Wilderness is an excellent park that lies about halfway between Springfield Missouri and Branson, with 2700 acres and 18 miles of established trails. It…jimithyashford (43)in foraging • 7 years agoAdvice for Trying New Wild Edibles: Test and WaitHow to Test New Wild Edibles and Not get Sick Testing new wild edibles is always a tricky business. Even if a wild edible is "safe", there is no telling what you might be allergic to.…
