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AtypicalAnecdote

My blog--that I started a couple of days ago :-) is about God...life...and observations all aggregated in a progressive pot of goodness.
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When Nightmares Have Wings

When Nightmares Have Wings

AtypicalAnecdote ― Did you know that the word "fear" can be both a verb and a noun? It can describe a sensation induced by a perceived threat or being afraid of someone or something.Some people say that fear is a good thing...that it's the ability to recognize danger-... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Mar 13th, 2012
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Lyrics of an Under Cover Agent

Lyrics of an Under Cover Agent

AtypicalAnecdote ― Yesterday I posted on my facebook wall Erykah Badu's lyric "I'm a recovering undercover over-lover" from her song Out My Mind, Just in Time--A song off her album, New Amerykah Part 2 which dropped on March 30th two years ago. I covered it in this... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Mar 12th, 2012
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In Memory of A Preacher's Wife: RIP Whitney Houston

In Memory of A Preacher's Wife: RIP Whitney Houston

AtypicalAnecdote ― Much like the rest of the world, we are shocked and in disbelief at the passing of several influential people within these last weeks. Today, Whitney Houston, a voice ranging in effortless scale, rooted in the black church, paralleled by none, was... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Feb 12th, 2012
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SOPA? How about NOPA!

SOPA? How about NOPA!

AtypicalAnecdote ― Such leading websites as Google, Wikipedia, Reddit and Boing Boing have either shut down, or delayed their load in time in an attempt to protest congressional antipiracy bills they say amount to censorship.SOPA and PIPA seemed to have the right... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Jan 19th, 2012
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An Observance on Martin Luther King Day

An Observance on Martin Luther King Day

AtypicalAnecdote ― While 56% of American’s have the day off, 44% of Americans, under employers’ ideals somewhat synonymous with Jesse Helms and Ronald Reagan, are in their offices today answering phones, and scheduling meetings—another manic Monday. But how... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Jan 16th, 2012
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Frail Bodies Pt. 1

Frail Bodies Pt. 1

AtypicalAnecdote ― The human species or better yet, homo sapiens is latin for "wise man" or "knowing man." Us, being the "wiser" of the species have a highly developed brain and are capable of abstract reasoning, language, introspection, and problem-solving. We are... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Nov 29th, 2011
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We Remember September 11th

We Remember September 11th

AtypicalAnecdote ― I remember exactly where I was on September 11, 2001. I sat on the edge of my seat as the rest of my fellow students clustered around a television in the middle of my 9th grade English class. Horror gripped my body as I saw ominous smoke bellow... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Sep 11th, 2011
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Life Can Still Continue

AtypicalAnecdote ― "When things don't go according to plan some people say, 'I just got dealt the wrong set of cards.' And when I hear that, I start to think...well...whose actually playing?" says Nicholas James Vujicic (affectionately known as 'Nick'" (born 4... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Aug 17th, 2011
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Is Racism Still Alive?

Is Racism Still Alive?

AtypicalAnecdote ― Here I was minding my own business when my friend Ryan Hill on facebook asked me to weigh in on a topic posted on his page by Mr. Willam Taylor. Appropriately titled, "SPARKS." I have copied our conversation below as our discussion is a healthy one... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Aug 17th, 2011
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Sex is the Easy Part (Pt. 2)

Sex is the Easy Part (Pt. 2)

AtypicalAnecdote ― When you're dreaming with a broken heart the waking up is the hardest part. Not because of love lost, but because who will be around to deal with you when you cant?As the only man growing up around women, my thoughts, ideas, and concepts... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Jul 14th, 2011
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Get OUT My Mind

Get OUT My Mind

AtypicalAnecdote ― "What are you doing in here?" I ask. He's not in here. I know he's not. I close my eyes, and open them slowly. Oh my God he is here. I lounge across the room. "No, no...put that book down. And that one too!"Everything is out in the open now, I... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Jun 30th, 2011
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A Beautiful Heart

A Beautiful Heart

AtypicalAnecdote ― The heart is the catalyst to the life of our frail body’s, without it we would cease to exist as it is one of the most important organs in our body. In science and literature, the heart is always taking spotlight.When a break up occurs, we hear... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Jun 28th, 2011
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Nothing to Write

Nothing to Write

AtypicalAnecdote ― I’ve had nothing to write about...similar to an open uninhabited desert salivating at the drop of rain. Wait…I'm doing too much. It's not that my life isn’t filled with small anecdotes…perhaps I should say, I haven’t WANTED to... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on May 22nd, 2011
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My Encounter with Sexual Abuse

My Encounter with Sexual Abuse

AtypicalAnecdote ― The Spring 2011 issue of Heed hones in on the topic of abuse. Many of the features and editorials in this edition shed light on the prevalence of abuse—in its many forms— families, communities, and pop culture.Amongst the stories of... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Apr 16th, 2011
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How Sweet the Whistle

How Sweet the Whistle

AtypicalAnecdote ― A few days ago I was at my favorite nail shop off La Brea and Rodeo about to get all fancy. "chào buổi sáng" good morning I say as I walk into the nail shop. (Yes, don't hate...I know a few vietnamese words). I'm ushered in like VIP, hooked up... (more)
 AntoinetteRBanks ― Posted on Apr 7th, 2011