Tom Donaldson


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Reality TV or Entertainment TV, You Decide

The truly educated man is that rare individual who can separate reality from illusion. - Author Unknown Reality TV Shows. Are they reality or just entertainment? Are they good for society? Do reality shows enhance culture? Are they a waste of time? Let's clear up one thing first. Look up reality in the dictionary. It says, "Reality is the quality or state of being actual or true." Now think about the... (posted by Tom 6 years 233 days ago.)
Are You Superficial?

“So many things I would have done, but clouds got in my way.” From Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell Like the clouds in Joni Mitchell’s song, words get in our way all the time. Have you ever stopped to think about the power of your words? Especially the words you use all the time. Besides the value of words for sharing ideas and experiences, words can also cause us to limit our understanding of the people and things in our lives.... (posted by Tom 6 years 261 days ago.)
A Whack on the Head

When was the last time you had a good whack on the head? Through-out history there have been certain people with a knack for saying things in a way that cause us to sit up and say, "WOW, that's profound!" I'm talking about quotations. You know, those little gems of wisdom that get passed down from generation to generation. With just a few words, these people give us something that can change our lives, open our eyes, or give us... (posted by Tom 6 years 270 days ago.)