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No One Asked Me But…

December 14, 2017January 16, 2016 by Darryl S. Duke

“I understand why people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. But what I don’t understand is why anyone would want to live in a glass house to begin with? It sounds like an accident waiting to happen if you ask me.”

Can You See The Difference?

November 4, 2023January 10, 2016 by Darryl S. Duke

“There’s a difference between being with someone who makes us happy and being with someone who adds to our happiness. Although both can produce a long and loving relationship; only one has the potential to make us unhappy if it ends.”

You’re Fired!

December 14, 2017January 3, 2016 by Darryl S. Duke

“Whenever I get frustrated by the lack of service from a waiter or waitress; I always remind myself of these two things. It’s not an easy job. And I’d get fired very quickly if I was a waiter.”

I Learned This By Myself

November 23, 2019December 20, 2015 by Darryl S. Duke

“Some people go through life believing a relationship will fulfill them. That all they need is to be with someone they love, who will love them in return, and they will finally be happy. I agree that a relationship is worth having. That to love someone and to be loved back is a wonderful thing. … Read more

Hope And Faith

March 13, 2022November 29, 2015 by Darryl S. Duke

“It’s been said that faith can move mountains. However, for some of us non-religious types, having faith during troubling times is often hard. We need to have something to help us though, and this is where hope comes in. No matter how unfortunate my circumstances have been in the past, having and maintaining hope was … Read more

Who Could Blame Me?

November 15, 2017November 15, 2015 by Darryl S. Duke

“I was good at creating turmoil during my drinking days and I found it easy to blame drinking and others for the outrageous behaviors I exhibited. However, once I stopped drinking and begin to see that the distorted and often negative beliefs I had about myself and life were to blame. With continued help, I … Read more