by kimmel1972 | Jul 21, 2021 | Ben's Blog
A young man finished the first pay period at his first real job and received a paycheck. This was more than he had ever earned in one week’s time and yet, years later the amount he earned would seem insignificant to him. However, this was his first real paycheck. He...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 20, 2021 | Ben's Blog
I was a young man sitting in the back of a basement in a church. There were people in the room who were smiling and happy. There were signs on the wall with little catchy slogans. One of which said, “Think, Think, Think” and opposite of this sign was another that...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 19, 2021 | Ben's Blog
Before we go forward, perhaps it would be best to narrate this from the perspective of a young mindset. Think back to the age of childhood. And, to remove any confusion, to be clear, this narration has nothing to do with skin color or race. Instead, this is a simple...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 18, 2021 | Ben's Blog
It was a strange time in New York City. The busy avenues and streets were quiet during the usual midday rush. No one was around. The sidewalks were empty of pedestrians and everyone was quarantined in their homes, glued to their televisions to hear the news and...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 17, 2021 | Ben's Blog
The plane was delayed for more than an hour before it was cancelled due to a mechanical problem. I was all set to fly down to North Carolina with hopes of reaching my destination by dinnertime. The main objective was to make my way over to a behavioral facility where...
