I’m not a chat room guy, and I’m not a message board guy, however, every once in a pale blue moon I may comment on a video that interests me, and there it happens.

I find myself in an debate turning into an argument over an opinion.  I never understood why people debate or tell me I’m wrong, or absurd when I share a comment about a video.

We’re entitled to our opinions.  You cannot be wrong or absurd for posting whether or not you like something and why.  Usually, I’ll avoid reply’s all-together, but sometimes we bite and take the bait.

I don’t want to avoid leaving comments or allow someone’s feedback to deter me from participating in a conversation every now and again so I’m trying to create some rules to follow.

1.  If they ain’t legit, don’t say shit.  Do NOT reply to or engage in a conversation with a person who isn’t using a legitimate picture and name on their profile.  95% of troublemakers on message boards use fake names and or pictures.  They’re hiding.  We don’t want to deal with people who are hiding.

That’s the only rule I came up with so far.  Help me out, let’s put together at least 5 good ones.

Just recently I read in the newspaper that the cost for calling and using an ambulance was on the rise because of so many calls for needs that were of course non emergencies or didn’t require ambulances.

Like bee stings for example, but when I see ambulance drivers hanging out all day at Dunkin Donuts and other places, shouldn’t the cost be cheaper?  If they’re out in full force like taxis why not?

If you have something to do do it.  If there’s something you would like to do do it.

I’m not and I’ve never claimed to be a master of self-help, but I firmly believe in taking responsibility for the things we do, and that in itself is perhaps the best method to maturity, personal growth.

To say that someone is rushing you is an excuse.  If you didn’t get your tasks done, and claim its because someone rushed you well that’s a lie.  The truth is you were not focused on what you had to do.

I dont know, maybe you were thinking about food, going to bed, or your significant other, and because of that your responsibilities were left incomplete.

If you have responsibilities, then they’re your responsibilities, therefore, it is your responsibility to make sure they are taken care of.

Scenario A

Harvey – “C’mon man hurry up lets get out of here.  We’ve been here all day.  Hurry up!”

Henry – “Okay I’ll clean later.”

Henry’s Mother – “Henry you’re grounded for not cleaning your room.”

Henry – “Mom, I was going to, but Harvey rushed me.”

Scenario B

Harvey – “C’mon man hurry up lets get out of here, I want to leave.  We’ve been here all day.  Hurry up!”

Henry – “No Harvey!  I have to finish cleaning my room first.  If you’re in a rush go ahead Ill catch up.”

I am angry because I want to play, but there’s no one to play with.

I’m angry because its hard to find someone to share happiness with.

When I’m happy you’re angry, and you’ll remain angry until I’m angry.   Then you’ll become happy.

Hit and miss, up and down, and never on the same page.

Happiness comes from within, its the emotion you show when you’re content.  You’re happy when you’re satisfied, and ultimately in acceptance of who you are.

I’ll accept you for who you are.  Don’t fight love.

Sometimes we avoid reading articles or stop midway through stories if we believe we cant learn anything from them, but if you truly believe you’re in the right place at the right time then you’ll read it because hey, maybe you just need a little reminder about something.

We live in a system of rules.  They’re everywhere.  Some people think they’re for our own safety, and some think they’re put in place to limit us.  Either way, if you and I are in a position, and following rules are required, then we both shall follow them.

If I follow them, and you don’t, then that’s not fair to me.  This is kindergarten, but obviously some of us weren’t paying attention, or our teachers dropped the ball.  Perhaps some of us just lack consideration.

Is it fair that I arrive on time every day and you don’t, but we’re both required to arrive at the same time?  How long do you think a person can deal with the short end of the stick?  How long do you think it’s going to take for a problem to start?

There’s an old saying, “Without rules there’s chaos.”  When rules are put into place that’s the truth.  That saying means that we all follow the rules or none of us follow them because the genius who coined it foresaw the problems that will eventually occur.

What ends up happening in a situation such as this is eventually the person who follows the rules and does everything they’re required within the framework of the establishment, is seen as a problem.  This happens because eventually they start to talk about the way they’re feeling.  They’re feeling upset because no one is correcting or saying anything to the people who aren’t following the rules.

They’re upset.  Are they wrong for complaining or venting?  What do you think?  Has this happened to you?

Are you a problem?  Comment.

Fentanyl is a narcotic used to treat severe pain, usually the type of pain experienced by cancer patients.  It has a high risk for dependency and addiction, which is why it’s a controlled substance.

The thing about about statistics is that they take time to compile so whatever the results are they’re always after the fact.

I remember when I was in my 20’s (2000 and beyond) the popular pain medications that were being abused were percocet, oxycontin, and vicodin.  These drugs were perscriptions in the opioid family.

Seventeen years later there was a change as fentanyl was making headlines.  Fentanyl, just like percocet, vicodin, and oxycontin, is an opioid, and all perscribed opioids despite what anyone says are synthetic forms of heroin.

In 2017 there were 72,000 drug overdose deaths reported and fentanyl was a big reason for the increase.  72,000 drug related overdose deaths was more than HIV, car crashes, and gun deaths during that year.

It’s unbelievable to see how much synthetic opioids are driving up death rates.  Overdose deaths resulting from heroin and cocaine and other opioids were near 15,000 to 16,000.  Fentanyl brought that number total number up around 29,000.

The president declared the opioid crisis a national public emergency during 2017.  It’s always good to know that people are aware, and for those who really care enough to help, a $1 billion grant program was setup to help combat the problem.  Let’s hope to see a noticeable difference in figures when this year comes to an end.

If you’re not evolving than you’re….?

Devolving?  I guess that’s the word.  I’m not going to check the dictionary.  As we get older and the years pass by, were supposed to be evolving mentally and physically.  If were not than there’s some sort of blockage in the growth process, which can cause physical, mental, and eventually, psychological complications.