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Newsletter · By Melvin M. · Official site

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  1. Issue · Sep 25, 2026

    The Chicken Or The Egg? (opens the original)

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    Which is better, and what comes first: learned behavior that mimics good values, or learned values that generate good behavior?<img alt="" class="sizing

  2. Issue · Sep 19, 2026

    When Life Happens (opens the original)

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    What makes you sigh when your world goes awry?When storm clouds seem thick, what takes away the “ick?”<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="360" src="https://subst

  3. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    In Honor Of Patriots' Day (opens the original)

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    Where were you on September 11th, 2001? And how did you get the news of what happened?I submit this short video here as a way of jogging our distant memories of the horrific nightmare that occurred on this day, a quarter of a century ago. Our society, and indeed the world, was forever altered. . .MAY WE NEVER FORGET the inhumanity that mankind is capable of, yet dedicate ourselves to overcome the Devil through God, and overcome Evil with Good. 😔#twiggworks

  4. Issue · Sep 4, 2026

    Are We Truly Ready To Love? (opens the original)

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    Why is it that so many people feel that true love and lasting commitment is not worth the effort anymore? What does it take to be happily in love these days?It seems that many modern men and women no longer want to put in the work necessary to sustain a long-term, loving relationship, particularly marriage! Being present, both physically and emotionally, to do life together can be taxing and draining for those who are ill-prepared. And it’s not just an American problem. One University of Houston

  5. Issue · Aug 28, 2026

    Why Can’t We Be Friends? (opens the original)

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    What might healthy friendship and community really look like in today’s society, particularly for unmarried men and women?<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="480" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jvYW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto

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