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Blogging Home Runs – Sometimes

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, social media, writing on: September 28, 2012

Most bloggers would acknowledge a certain sense of satisfaction in receiving "likes" and commentary on the posts they make. I receive feedback a number of …

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Dana and Steve Watkins Jonesboro ar

Why She Loves Me I’ll Surely Never Know

by: Steve Watkins In: Family, journal, writing on: September 27, 2012

    "A man has only one escape from his old self: to see a different self - in the mirror of some woman's eyes." ~ Clare Boothe Luce It often amazes …

Why She Loves Me I’ll Surely Never KnowRead More

Mitt Romney’s Quotable Quotes

by: Steve Watkins In: latest news, political blog conservative, quotes, writing on: September 25, 2012

ON TERMINATION POLICY: "I like being able to fire people who provide services to me." - using an unfortunate choice of words while advocating for consumer …

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Wahhh Pig Sooie

by: Steve Watkins In: latest news, social media, sports, writing on: September 24, 2012

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4MRgPETMIk] "Who am I? What am I doing here?" ~ vice presidential candidate, Admiral James Stockdale (1992) The Woo …

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lewis grizzard

The Greatest Golf Column Ever Written by Lewis Grizzard

by: Steve Watkins In: Golf, humor, journal, writing on: September 21, 2012

(Blogger's Note: The great Lewis Grizzard always has been, always will be, my favorite writer. Nobody tops Grizzard, long-time sports editor and columnist for …

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U.S. Sen. Fay Boozman votes against veterans.

Who is John Boozman? Veterans Need to Know.

by: Steve Watkins In: latest news, political blog conservative, Politics, writing on: September 20, 2012

FACT: In the United States, a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes. FACT: Today, one in four veterans is unemployed. FACT: The total number of …

Who is John Boozman? Veterans Need to Know.Read More

Romney Axes Ryan: New VP Contenders Surface

by: Steve Watkins In: humor, latest news, Politics, writing on: September 19, 2012

This just in: Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan got off to a great start three weeks ago when he lied about his marathon finishing time, but Ryan, in the …

Romney Axes Ryan: New VP Contenders SurfaceRead More

duck hunting on the Mississippi flyway

Becoming My Father’s Son

by: Steve Watkins In: Family, journal, photos, writing on: September 17, 2012

At the end of an emotional week, last night I quietly cried myself to sleep. It's not the most masculine thing to acknowledge, but I quit wearing the mask of …

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Dos aquis man

I Don’t Always Read Blogs, But When I Do…

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, social media, writing on: September 15, 2012

"I don't always read blogs, but when I do, I prefer the blogroll at www.stevenwwatkins.com" ~ Dos Aquis Man The best bloggers I've come across know The Great …

I Don’t Always Read Blogs, But When I Do…Read More

The New Blog at Las Palmas

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Latin America, writing on: September 13, 2012

A new look for the blog at the Las Palmas Community in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador, thanks to developers Gary & April Scarborough. …

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by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Latin America, news, writing on: September 13, 2012

Sharing some profound thoughts from a great blogger. 99 days from today, I'll actually be on a plane to Quito, Ecuador, so at least if the world ends, it'll be …

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bush and 9-11

Remembering the Day AFTER 9-11 and Our Present Hypocricy

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, news, opinion, writing on: September 12, 2012

What I remember most, is not the day itself, but the days that followed. I was one of the lucky ones, I suppose. I lost no family members, no friends, no …

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signing of declaration of independence

Obama vs. Romney: What Would Jesus Do?

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, news, Politics, writing on: September 6, 2012

My personal struggle with the issue between separation of church and state dates to a real experience in 1998. I was campaign press secretary for Democratic …

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Augustus McCrae and Woodrow F. Call

When Your Best Friend Dies

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, relationships, Stories, writing on: September 3, 2012

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deV68rbsNyQ] *** I first began thinking about this in 1985. For those who are familiar with Larry McMurtry's epic …

When Your Best Friend DiesRead More

Jim Cantore the weather channel

Jim Cantore is The Man: He Even Tebows

by: Steve Watkins In: news, Weather, writing on: August 30, 2012

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmJYBELkPr4] I've been an avid weather watcher since I was 14. In 1980, farm families across the South actually …

Jim Cantore is The Man: He Even TebowsRead More

chavis carter and jesse jackson

(Timing + Buzz) x Tags = Blog Hits

by: Steve Watkins In: Interviews, news, social media, writing on: August 30, 2012

It's a formula that will demand blog hits every time. A recent event in my home town proves it works. Quick Background: On the evening of July 28, a young man …

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black churches and white churches

Selah…

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, news, writing on: August 26, 2012

se·lah/ˈsēlə/ Exclamation: (in the Bible) Occurring frequently at the end of a verse in Psalms and Habakkuk, probably as a musical …

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stirring the pot stevenwwatkins

Should You Stir the Pot Just to Get Blog Hits?

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Politics, social media, writing on: August 25, 2012

(Blogger's Note: This post was inspired from several comments on a recent post at this site, particularly a comment from fellow WordPress blogger Rich Brown. …

Should You Stir the Pot Just to Get Blog Hits?Read More

freedom of expression

A Response to the Reader Who Made Me the Angriest I’ve Ever Been

by: Steve Watkins In: Interviews, journal, social media, writing on: August 23, 2012

"I hate rude behavior in a man. Won't tolerate it." ~ Capt. Woodrow F. Call in Lonesome Dove Most who read my work, know that while I'm opinionated, I'm about …

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Chavis Carter death

Jesse Jackson: Jonesboro Man’s Death Shrouded in Mystery

by: Steve Watkins In: Interviews, news, writing on: August 23, 2012

Story and Photos by Steve Watkins JONESBORO, AR - Rev. Jesse Jackson led a prayer vigil and peaceful march to the Jonesboro Police Department on Wednesday, …

Jesse Jackson: Jonesboro Man’s Death Shrouded in MysteryRead More

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