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Happy Belated Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2024June 12, 2024 by WayneT Dowdy

Remember those who gave their lives for others, whether in the USA or abroad.

Authority by Wayne T. Dowdy

Posted on July 19, 2023October 3, 2025 by WayneT Dowdy

Authority by Wayne T. Dowdy Authority is one of twelve essays in Essays & More Straight from the Pen by Wayne T. Dowdy, available at your favorite online booksellers, including Amazon and Walmart, and as an eBook from numerous booksellers. Essays & More Straight from the Pen is technically a personal magazine because it also…

W. J. Hagerty Silversmiths Pump Spray Polish

Posted on May 14, 2023August 23, 2024 by Wayne Dowdy

Check out the images at the end of this post to see how well the product works. Thanks!

BUTTERFLIES and CHANGE by Wayne T. Dowdy

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Wayne Dowdy

When I promised to give her a copy, I asked that she please remember me as the person she met versus the person she reads about inside the book.

Bank Robber Stories by Jeffrey P. Frye

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Wayne Dowdy

Bank Robber Stories contains humor and a variety of mixed-emotional avenues for readers to experience. A great read for the curious minded about life on the inside of the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons and what might lead a person to change professions from the legal to illegal.

The Truth About Crime and Karma

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Wayne Dowdy

Do people who commit or do not commit crimes, make their choices based on moral or legal principles? Karma helped me decide the answer for myself. The logical conclusion for why other people do or do not commit crimes is a little or a lot of both (for moral and legal reasons). I can only…

Happy Independence Day-250 Years of Freedom
Two and a half centuries ago, a group of brave individuals gathered in Philadelphia to ratify a document that declared a radical truth: that all people are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
How I Reduce Electronic Security RISKS by Wayne T. Dowdy
I reduced my electronic security risks by consistently updating the different security apps I use for my phone and other electronic devices and platforms needed for me to participate in online activities. The YouTube video I link shows part of the process, where I recently learned to use Microsoft’s BitLocker to add passwords to external...
The Quiet Trade: Why the Sale of Prisoners’ Bodies Should Alarm Us All
by Rebecca Flynn/Justice Stride Why the Sale of Prisoners’ Bodies Should Alarm Us All In a society that claims to value human dignity, the idea that incarcerated people’s bodies can be sold after death should provoke serious discomfort. Yet in the United States, reports have surfaced over the years suggesting that remains of prisoners—often unclaimed—have...
Women’s History Month-2026
The fight continues until the day all women are treated equal. Let us remember each day to celebrate Women’s History, not just during the Month of March.
FastComet Promo by Wayne T. Dowdy
FastComet offers plans for large and small websites that includes those for single or multiple websites. StraightfromthePen.com is one of three websites hosted by FastComet.com that Wayne T. Dowdy has used for years and written multiple Five Star Reviews on Trustpilot.com.
CRISIS INSIDE GEORGIA PRISON SYSTEM by Stephanie Navarrete
We do not need bigger prisons! We need: ✔️ A parole board that follows the law ✔️ Wardens who know how to run institutions without abuse ✔️ Leadership that values human life ✔️ Transparency and accountability
Happy HOLIDAYS 2025
Happy Holidays 2025 by Wayne T. Dowdy I know this isn’t politically correct, and I don’t care: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! My hope is for everyone to find something to be grateful for and to take that attitude into the New Year. May 2026 be a year of good health and prosperity. For...