Douglas Bell 6/27/23 Douglas Bell 6/27/23

Dating a Transgender Woman; Things You Need to Know

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What to Learn from Books About Lesbian Romance

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Family Standards-Are They Really Worth Abiding?

They say nobody is perfect, but do they really mean it?

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How Non-Conformity Hinders Your Success in Society?

What is success to you?

Is it hundreds and thousands in your bank account? Is it seeing your kids off to the college you dreamt of for yourself? Is it buying your parents a new house?

Douglas Bell 7/19/22 Douglas Bell 7/19/22

No Worries Just BREATHE

Today I find myself thinking so much about our mental health. I want us to take a deep breathe. Find a bench in the park, a place in your backyard, your balcony, your meditation cushion; try to take in the beautiful world we’ve been given.

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JUNETEENTH

Juneteenth - A National Holiday

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Father’s day

Being a father has made me a better man.

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Good Enough!

My heart is filled with compassion for everyone who says or believes they are not good enough.

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Silence

"Silence is sometimes the best answer." Dalai Lama

This quote is one of the simplest and most straightforward quotes while equally the hardest to do. I've always been aware of this saying. I only know this quote in a minimal way, so I decided to research the quote.

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Women’s History Month

Did you know March is Women's History Month? As I look for more opportunities to show allyship and compassion, I become aware of moments like Women's History Month. Additionally, the importance of Women's History Month makes me think of our seven-year-old granddaughter, Bella, who spent last Saturday night with us.

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The Power of Prayer

Seventeen days ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Like the rest of the world, I am angered by the level of aggression imposed on an entire country needlessly. Yesterday, I attended a solidarity event held at the Rothko Chapel.

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Killing With Kindness

You hear this every so often. Honestly, I've not heard this adage in a long time. I'm bringing this up because this past week, I was tested in my life to do exactly that: kill them kindness.

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Why Is Black History Month Important?

"There is no more powerful force than a people steeped in their history. And there is no higher cause than honoring our struggle and ancestors by remembering". Lonnie G. Bunch III, Director of the Smithsonian Institution.

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Second Book Progress: Installment 1

I've started my second book in addition to promoting the first novel. I decided to continue the story of Bryan and Nadia. I've decided to focus the next book's theme on allyship and advocacy.

Douglas Bell 1/17/22 Douglas Bell 1/17/22

Becoming A Writer

I've avoided this question because I have nothing new to add to the conversation. When I think about my answer, the first thing that comes to mind is the online classes about writing that I took on Masterclass.com

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My Story

Douglas Bell is my pseudonym. My real name is Troy Porter. I took a pen name because I wanted a persona that gave me the freedom to write the stories that I was not seeing in the world.

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