Author: Sam McManus

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Skin Deep

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” ~Khalil Gibran Is beauty tied and twisted up with love, and if not, what ultimately drives the bus, beauty or love? It’s a contested point that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We see what we wish to see, and … Continue reading Skin Deep

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The Information

Is all this information an overload? Remember when all we had being input into us was from the boob tube, when the biggest disciplinary action by our parents was taking away our TV time? Now if you told your kids they can’t have TV time they might just laugh at you. There are so many … Continue reading The Information

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Dear Journal: Judge Not

Dear Journal, I’ve been once again descended upon by people who feel they can judge, in whatever form those judgements take. And I don’t mean judging me, but judging others around me. It happens at work, in social situations, and even just in random overheard conversation. They judge their family members, coworkers, and famous people … Continue reading Dear Journal: Judge Not

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Mall Benches

I’ve never really been a fan of the mall, even though each one has probably about five stores that I adore. Because for every Best Buy there are five ladies clothing stores, and for each five minutes spent in Kay B Toys there are two hours spent holding a purse while even more clothing gets … Continue reading Mall Benches

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Dusty Feet

The road stretches on Through shallows and shoals An imitation of life Fascinating to follow Complex in detail With no end in sight They walk with dusty feet Trudging blindly on Wishing for redemption In a world of lies Soles cracked and bleeding With limping gaits They march onward To the promised land Armed with … Continue reading Dusty Feet