Quote on Forgiveness

 "For God can forgive infinitely" - A.T. Yoda Brooks

It is up to us to make the first step in faith. A beloved family member stated it simply to me ' you must  believe'.

 Colossians 3: 13 Friends forgive each other and help each other in difficulties

 

José James - Lovely Day ft. Lalah Hathaway March 30 2025

An old friend once said "I like to see when men work" Just coming across Jose James a musician and artist I like the below picture; cleaned up with hair cut. Just my opinion, the song is his rendition but not the original. Peace, love and unity. - A.T. (Yoda) Brooks

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/arts/music/jose-jamess-no-beginning-no-end.html?pagewanted=all

Defining Closed Systems - Science Partnering with Faith

Defining Closed Systems - Science Partnering with Faith 

"A closed system is a natural physical system that does not allow transfer of matter in or out of the system, although – in the contexts of physics, chemistry, engineering, etc. – the transfer of energy (e.g. as work or heat) is allowed.

An example would be A classic example of a closed system is a sealed thermos bottle containing hot coffee, where no matter can enter or leave, but energy (heat) can be exchanged with the surroundings. "

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed_system

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Tribute to Mrs. Rosa Parks

 

A Champion of Freedom. The citizens and neighborhoods of St. Petersburg Florida honor this fine lady who led a peaceful but effective method forward to achieve equality. - A.T. Yoda Brooks

Source: https://www.crmvet.org/mem/rosapark.htm

Conservative Democrats Perhaps or Crazy Republicans

 Conservative Democrats Perhaps or Crazy Republicans. That is the question.

My leanings are more  progressive but I did listen to Mr. William F. Buckley Jr. without turning off the TV or radio. I love America. Will I get in trouble for speaking up and out? Maybe the fuck I will. Standing on our Rights as Americans any day! Look him up even thought he was coined a prejudice person on some issues; he was spot on regarding economics.

Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_F._Buckley_Jr.

The Game of Truth or Dare

 The Game of Truth or Dare. It is clear when you are playing it. I am enjoying living not a life of perfection but still in paradise. A. T. Yoda Brooks

"Truth or Dare is a party game where players choose to either answer a truthful question or complete a dare, fostering social interaction and revealing interesting details about each other. 

Here's a more detailed look at the game:

• How it works: Players take turns asking each other "Truth or Dare?". 
• The player being asked chooses either "truth" or "dare". 
• If they choose "truth," they must answer a question truthfully. 
• If they choose "dare," they must complete a task or dare. 
• The game continues with each player taking turns asking questions or completing dares. 
Variations and Considerations:
The game can be played with any number of players. 
Truths and dares can range from lighthearted to more challenging, depending on the group's preferences. 
It's important to establish boundaries and ensure everyone feels comfortable with the questions and dares. 
Some people even use Truth or Dare as a way to get to know each other better, or as a fun icebreaker. 
Examples of Questions and Dares:
Truth Questions: What's your biggest fear? What's your favorite childhood memory? What's one embarrassing thing you've done? 
Dares: Do a silly dance, tell a joke, sing a song, or do a funny impression. 
Apps and Card Games: There are also apps and card games that facilitate playing Truth or Dare, with pre-written questions and dares.  "
Citied: Generative AI is experimental."

Recovery Advice - DO not ask for more medications - and push the fuck back

 

Remembering a Champion of Peace.: Mr. Kofi Annan

 Kofi Annan passed away on August 15, 2018 however I respect his work so much. More champions of Peace this world needs today.

Here are some of his famous quotes:

• "To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there." 
• "Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family." 
• "Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a prerequisite for achieving a more just and sustainable world." 
• "More than ever before in human history, we share a common destiny." 
• "If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom." 
• "You are never too young to lead and you should never doubt your capacity to triumph where others have not." 
• "In the 21st century, we need to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face." 

Source: https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/kofi-annan/quotes/?search=&theme=

Speaking out Against Violent Gangs in the State of Florida

 Against Violent Gangs in the State of Florida

Speech ,commentary, research are  in development. So are the signs an symbols we see in our cities art of gang related?  This is my question because right  here in the beautiful City of St. Petersburg, FL I am seeing far too much graffiti. Perhaps art it is. - A.T. Yoda Brooks

"In Florida, law enforcement agencies report a greater percentage of Hispanic/Latino and African-American/black gang members, with recent figures indicating 46% Hispanic/Latino, 35% African-American/black, and over 11% white gang members. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of gang statistics in Florida:

Gang Membership and Activity:

• Widespread Activity: Gangs are documented in all 20 judicial circuits in Florida, both in rural and urban areas. 
• Increased Female Involvement: Female gang involvement has increased 33% according to the FDLE survey. 
• Gang Activity Increase: The majority of law enforcement agencies indicated that gang activity has increased over the past 12 months. 
• Gang members in Miami-Dade County: In 2001, there were 109 gangs with approximately 1,256 confirmed members in Miami-Dade County. 
• Drug-related activity: Drug-related gang activity is widespread in Florida. 
• Gangs in Suburban Areas: Gangs are also proliferating in suburban areas as gang members flee increasing law enforcement pressure in urban areas or seek more lucrative drug markets. "

Source: https://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/sesir-discipline-data/gang-related.stml

https://nationalgangcenter.ojp.gov/survey-analysis/demographics

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FUCK Defeatism - Hold Strong to your sobriety - if you fail get back up!

 FUCK Defeatism - reading a document attempting to advise persons dealing with various  addictions or health matters. My adult response is FUCK Defeatism. Feeling in a mood tonight perhaps. Exercising my freedom of speech independently. When they ask me if I am willing to take a certain or wat the medical shot to cure my answer is yes  FUCK Defeatism. I support the fighters tonight. Peace, love & healing   - A.T. Yoda Brooks

Origins of the Phrase: Buck the Fuck Up

Advice to students (regardless of age) starting in the work looking to enter into the civilian service look into the Pathways Programs, internships and externships with any agency. All government agencies are not law enforcement in nature nor does one need to carry a weapon. Get your foot in the door then transfer if that is your decision. It is our choice where to work and give your talents in this new economic era. The Pathways program from my research has yet to be eliminated under the current administration. Most of the below information is a copy and paste however its how I useful as the USA goes threw changes of leadership. I am hopeful about the future of America respecting President Trump’s business experience and the tradition that a president gets beet makes wiser actions during their final term in office. Regarding the lack of knowledge regarding value of civil servants the citizens can vote and act to pursued the Oval Office to do what is right for the common good. The best people are needed to serve during these times.  Country wide buck it up! - A.T. Yoda Brooks

 

 

"Buck up

Q From Charlotte Heimann: I found myself urging a dear friend to buck up! in spite of his having been given a distressing medical diagnosis. Why would I say that?

A We use it now to suggest somebody should cheer up, and not be downhearted or oppressed by circumstances. It is a phrase from nineteenth century Britain, derived from those bucks or dandies who were regarded as the acme of snappy dressing in the Regency period. (In its turn, that word came from buck in the sense of the animal, and had a slightly older meaning still that suggested male gaiety or spirit, with unsubtle suggestions of rutting deer.) In its dandyfied sense buck up first meant to dress smartly, for a man to get out of those comfortable old clothes and into something drop-dead gorgeous. Since to do so was often a fillip to the spirit, the phrase shifted sometime around the 1880s to its modern meaning. It seems to have been public school slang to start with, probably from Winchester College, and rather stiff-upper-lip British. It could suggest that the person being addressed should stop acting like a wuss, ninny or coward, as here from Edith Nesbit’s The Wouldbegoods of 1901: “Be a man! Buck up!”, and was something of a cliché at one time in stories of Englishmen abroad bravely facing adversity. From the early years of the twentieth century, it could also be an injunction on somebody to get a move on or hurry up; here’s an example, from D H Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers of 1913: “ ‘Half-past eight!’ he said. ‘We’d better buck up’ ”."

 

 

Source: https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/553238/origin-of-buck-up-meaning-to-become-encouraged-american-or-british 

https://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-buc1.htm

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