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Four Years With the 46th President

Jan 10, 2025 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

Four Years With the 46th President – by Don MathisJoe Biden’s term as Chief Executive is almost finished. It is time to take a look at what he accomplished. and helped millions of people get a COVID vaccination. and provided college debt relief for many Americans. His Inflation Reduction Act did several things:and ensured big corporations pay their share of tax. his relief put up to $1,400 in each taxpayer’s pocket. while creating six million jobs across the nation.
Life Under the Rabbit Ears

Nov 21, 2024 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

The established November 21 as World Television Day in recognition of the mpact TV has on society. Life Under the Rabbit Ears – by Don MathisThe Howdy Doody Show with Clarabell the Clown, Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop, Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Green Jeans, and the whole crew in the Mickey Mouse Club were great in black and white – but my brother Jeff and I wanted color television!And we wanted Daddy to get an outdoor antenna, the little rabbit ears on top of the TV got too much static.
Sergeant First Class Mathis

Nov 8, 2024 | ntxe-news.com | Don Mathis

Most every American knows thatVeterans Day is November 11. But few may realize that November isMilitary Family Month, a time to remember the commitment and dedication that spouses and children make. The sacrifices of these families make it possible for our military to remain organized and strong. A reader offers a salute to the soldier in his family. Sergeant First Class MathisDaddy retired from the Army in 1963; I was 12.
Write Where You Want to Be: Natural High

Oct 18, 2024 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

Write Where You Want to BeNational Day on Writing is October 20, a day to acknowledge the significance of writing as a crucial skill and as a form of art. This special day encourages everyone to appreciate and engage in writing activities. Write On!Natural High – by Don MathisI write when I like. Lay down my pen, pick it up again. Write to my son or congressmanor fire a letter to the editor. Mail it and then forget. Until another ideacompels me to scamper for paper.
Ways to Work It at Work

Sep 1, 2024 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

Labor Day is Monday, September 2, 2024. Ways to Work It at Work – by Don MathisDon’t discuss politics or religion (unless you work at a campaign HQ or a church). If someone asks you to do something, if you can’t say “Hell Yes,” say “Hell No.”Sometimes it is better to let someone else take the credit for your good idea. Ask for help when you don’t know how to do a job or the task is too large. Every once in a while, buy a treat for your coworkers for no reason.
Ex-Girlfriend Day

Aug 1, 2024 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

Ex-Girlfriend DayAugust 2 is National Ex-Girlfriend Day; a time to acknowledge the transformative power of relationships, even after they have ended. It is a day to reflect on past love, to appreciate the lessons learned, and maybe even learn something about yourself. What Do You Say? – by Don MathisOnce, when this womanI had eyes onbegan to look at mewith those same sort of eyes,we had the talk. The talk when both of youknow that it is imminentthat you’re about to become intimate.
Father’s Day Acrostic

Jun 14, 2024 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

In Acrostic poems, the first letters of each line are aligned vertically to form a word. Father’s Day Acrostic – by Don MathisFathers are fun – and serious too!And you learn more from them than you do at school. Think of all the good times you’ve had. How would it be without your dad? Everything would be harder with no mentor for growth. Reflect on the man who loves you the most. Soon will come the day for you to fill his shoes. Do you think your dad would accept an excuse?
D.A.D: An acrostic Father’s Day tribute

Jun 4, 2024 | ntxe-news.com | Don Mathis

D-A-D Acrostic Dictums: An acrostic is generally a poem or phrase in which the first letters spell out a word. It is Father’s Day. How many of these old sayings apply to you? How many apply to your dad? Acrostics below were created by Don Mathis; axioms were written by children and fathers across history. Deft and DifficultTo become a father is not hard; to be a father is, however. – Wilhelm BuschDoesn’t And DoesA child does not need to be parented. He needs to be mothered and fathered.
Graduation Blast-Off

May 13, 2024 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

High school students across the country will begin celebrating commencement in May. It may be just a few steps across the stage to receive their diploma, but it’s a great leap into the days that come. And then comes the aloneness of space for the parents left behind. Graduation Blast-Off – by Don MathisBack before you were around,I watched you on the sonogramand felt like I was on the countdownto the launch of a space program. A newborn’s milestones come fast,first teeth are not meant to last.
National Military Brats Day Celebrates the Dependents of Those Who Serve

Apr 28, 2024 | goodmenproject.com | Don Mathis

National Military Brats Day Celebrates the Dependents of Those Who Serve – by Don MathisNational Military Brats Day, April 30, honors the children of our Armed Forces. It caps the end of April, the . Dependents of military personnel have a different upbringing than most of society. These kids were raised in a family that moved every few years; few have what we would call a home town.