Life With Jules, and other stuff

And what a journey it has been! I am in the process of applying to graduate school...again! This time for a terminal degree. That's right! I want to earn a PhD in History. That has been the goal all along. I knew from the start that I really can't get anywhere in my field without it and I figure now is as good a time as any. I'm not getting any younger. I'll be 50 in less than 2 years. OMG! I created another blog devoted to that journey: https://julesdoctoraljourney.blogspot.com/ It will be a slow start as I go through the application process, but I hope it takes off once I actually begin school again. Picture it: Dr. Julie Hayes. Has a nice ring to it!

Aren't you tired of all of the hate in the nation? I sure am. I just want to feel peace, love, joy, and happiness again. When neighbors were friendly with one another. I saw this on Facebook yesterday and did it ever hit home: Do you feel this way too? Life was so much simpler then; even though it was the 1970s and 1980s for me. But hey, I was a kid.  As a Christian, I strive for this As a human, I get so absorbed by the news that I become angry and saddened by what's happening in the nation.  I just want peace, joy, love, and happiness again.

Today, America is celebrating 244 years as a nation. It is the day historians recognize the signing of the Declaration of Independence by our Founding Fathers. It is the day Americans celebrate the many freedoms we have by having cookouts, going to the beach, boating, baseball games, and lighting off or watching fireworks light the skies at nightfall.  This year is a little different due to the pandemic: COVID 19. Yes, this pandemic has closed a lot of activities for the general public across the nation. But it hasn't taken away our freedom to assemble with loved ones and enjoy this special day. Why am I writing this? Well, first and foremost as a historian one of my duties is to document my life for future generations to read. What is happening in the world around me, my perspective on the happenings of the day, and etc. Am I successful in doing this task? Not really.  I have gotten away from blogging for so long now that it's been almost a chore to pick it back up. I find my...

Good Grace by Hillsong UNITED live from Passion 2020 Written by Joel Timothy Houston