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Published in Coffee Times

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Obvious to you. Amazing to others

I’m a fan of Derek Sivers. Go to Youtube and look up Obvious to you. Amazing to others. He is a genius. You will find a short, to-the-point animated video of an idea. A great idea. You don’t know how your writing on Medium and elsewhere will affect your reader…

Inspiration

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Obvious to you. Amazing to others
Obvious to you. Amazing to others

Published in Coffee Times

·Jun 11

The Search For the Perfect Cheesesteak Is Over

Kindly see Part One of this journey here https://medium.com/coffee-times/searching-for-the-perfect-cheese-steak-or-hoagie-8ad037696a7 By the grace of God, my wife and I made it back home safe and sound. Graduation success. The Philadelphia Museum of Arts steps jogged, not ran, and cheesesteaks were consumed. I met my wife’s close friends and family, whom she…

Food

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The Search For the Perfect Cheesesteak Is Over
The Search For the Perfect Cheesesteak Is Over

Published in Hello, Love

·Jun 7

The Devoted Man

A 5 step guide taking you from dating apps to marriage I’m a 53 years old African American man. I have been through challenging times when it comes to dating. Following life-giving principles turned it around for me. The success I discovered I am inspired to share. Fellas, let us try some new ways of dating. …

Dating

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The Devoted Man
The Devoted Man

Published in Coffee Times

·Jun 5

Searching for the Perfect Cheese Steak or Hoagie

My wife and I are planning a trip to Philly this upcoming week. We will support the high school graduation of the son of one of her close friends. While this will be my first official trip to the city of brotherly love, my wife has lived there previously. The buzz around the trip We…

Coffee Times Movement

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Searching for the Perfect Cheese Steak or Hoagie
Searching for the Perfect Cheese Steak or Hoagie

Published in Refresh the Soul

·May 23

Can you see in the dark? Clarity assists your sight.

I recently drove to Niagra Falls for a day trip. My wife and I hooked our 600-pound camper on the back of our car, and off we went. Three and half hour drive, no problem. The trip was a blast. To zip line is to live. …

Spirituality

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Can you see in the dark? Clarity assists your sight.
Can you see in the dark? Clarity assists your sight.

Published in Hello, Love

·May 4

Skin-Deep — What do you look for in a potential spouse?

I’m a man in his early 50s, and for the early part of my life, I have to admit I was shallow when it came to dating. Attraction to women wasn’t the problem; the problem was that attraction was only skin-deep. As my dad would often time say, I was…

Relationships

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Skin-Deep — What do you look for in a potential spouse?
Skin-Deep — What do you look for in a potential spouse?

Published in ILLUMINATION

·May 3

How bad do you want it?

How bad do you want to reach that good goal for God’s glory, others’ good, and your joy? Whatever that goal is, keep going and don’t give up. Enjoy the journey. The everyday habits you put in place to get there are there to build you up. Furthermore, there is…

Encouragement

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How bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it?

Published in The Orange Journal

·May 2

The Benefits of Meditation

The benefits of meditation are immeasurable. In my brief experience with meditation, it is of immense value. It’s like the breaking of a storm at sea inside you. The waters are still after a solid meditation session, and the sun breaks out from behind the clouds. Consistency in this practice…

Meditation

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The Benefits of Meditation
The Benefits of Meditation

Apr 29

Facing fear

Courage is acting despite fear, facing fear with faith. I used to hear often people say don’t be scared. What are you afraid of? It’s like fear is to be looked down upon when in essence, it can be our north star. Let fear lead you. …

Spirituality

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Facing fear
Facing fear

Apr 28

A Realistic Outlook

Self-forgetfulness is the road to take in life. We want to be selfless in our actions daily. Don’t think less of yourselves. Strive to think of ourselves less. A servant’s outlook on life is the way to go. …

Ego

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A Realistic Outlook
A Realistic Outlook
Derrick McQueen

Derrick McQueen

Believer~Husband to Kali~Father to Imani~ Writer. Author ~ The Devoted Man https://derrickmcqueen.medium.com/membership

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