As the flawed 2016 presidential election of Donald J. Trump continues to wreak havoc on democracy, decency and humanity, I am more determined than ever to fight back.
In 2018, I left the comfortable confines of a steady, rewarding career to devote my energies to advocating for those in harm’s way. In 2019, I made two trips to the U.S.-Mexico border at San Isidro/Tijuana to volunteer with organizations helping migrants.
I will continue to advocate for the oppressed in ways that make the best use of my skills as a journalist, advocate and compassionate human being.
I’m a professional journalist with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper reporter, academic medical university writer, freelancer and blogger. My strengths include putting people at ease in interviews, and then presenting stories in an honest and fair manner.
— Jim McKeever
Jim McKeever 
Love your blog — thanks for following mine! I look forward to reading your future posts!
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Great blog! Thank you for liking “Another Way of Life!” Not sure if you got the chance to check out my most recent post about my friend, Brandye. She is one of 32 people, (myself included) who just filmed a “Reality Show” showing how to live “Another Way Of Life!” If you didn’t you can check it out the first episode just released HERE:http://annalinnehan.com/2013/08/09/meet-my-friend-brandye-dague/
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I’ve nominated you for another award, Jim. It’s a new award that just started making the rounds. I think I was in the first batch to receive The Inventive Blogger Award tonight from its originator. Now you are deservedly in the second batch.
http://markbialczak.com/2013/http://markbialczak.com/2013/12/24/i-add-the-inventive-blogger-award-to-my-trophy-case//24/i-add-the-inventive-blogger-award-to-my-trophy-case/
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hi, I’ve nominated you for an award http://coulddoworse.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/the-dragons-loyalty-award/
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Thank you very much for that, lundygirl!
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Hey Jim, it’s Dave Wagner from KIRO 7 News in Seattle. I have a question for you. Would you mind sending me your email address? dwagner@kiro7.com
Thanks!
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Hello, Jim! Mark suggested I check out your blog–wonderful, thought-provoking musings. I wonder if you’re a part of the DWC? Your name is familiar to me. Anyway, great stuff, and I look forward to future posts from you. 🙂
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Thank you, Ermine … not sure what DWC is. Mark and I worked together for years at “the big daily,” as he calls it.
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Outstanding Blog.
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Jim I love your writing space, for me and this life it is all about the people we meet, the ones that inspire us or help us to think differently in this short life. Look forward to reading more. Kath.
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Thank you, Kath, and I very much agree with you. Paraphrasing Mary Oliver: tell me, what is it you intend to do with your one wild and precious life?
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I have nominated you for the Premio Dardos Award. If you are interested, you can find the information on my latest post at https://cat9984.wordpress.com.
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Thank you, Cathy, that is very nice of you! And I appreciate your kinds words as well. I’ll try to check out those other nominees! Take care, Jim
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You’re very welcome. I enjoy your posts very much.
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Hey Jimbo, Time for more followers. You’re up for the Pierdo Dardos Award, for Artistic Creatitvity in writing. How true that is. After a year of ignoring awards, I was moved to take this one and spread the love. Tag. You deserve it.
http://markbialczak.com/2015/02/01/accepting-an-award-again-because-its-a-dart-to-the-art-of-creativity/
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Hi Jim, this reply is exactly one year late! DWC is the Downtown Writers Center at the YMCA. Writing classes in Creative Nonfiction, Fiction and Poetry. Great place!
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Glad to connect with you via Mark Bialczak, Jim! I’ve been running for about a year now and my family and I will throw a big St. Patrick’s day bash on March 7. I look forward to reading more from you. Cheers!
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Thank you, Angie! Mark is a good man and a good friend. Glad you’re a runner and an Irish one stb that! Jim
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What a great idea. Happy to follow your blog. It sounds and looks great. Will check it out further…
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Here’s a tester for you, Jim. The 10-line love poem challenge. Have fun. http://wp.me/p3dLY1-2J0
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Hey my friend Jim, I hope you like that I tagged you in the Love-Hate Challenge. I spilled. You may, too. http://markbialczak.com/2015/06/03/love-hate-challenge-from-my-heart/ — Mark
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Ah, thank you sir … I might have to pass this time. We have additional good company for the next 3 weeks, from the state of Michigan! (Don’t tell my fellow Buckeyes!) MG’s gallery show opening is Saturday, after Paige’s Butterfly Run where I’ll be calling out times at the 2-mile mark. On the heels of four days in Vermont, I’m having a hard time keeping up with reading, much less writing!
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Jimbo. An easy challenge, I found, and I had fun. It’s the Would You Rather Book Tag. If you’d like …
http://markbialczak.com/2015/07/07/would-you-rather/
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Thank you for putting The Frog Ocean in your Posts I like! I have just been visiting with you and noticed it! HA! You are just the best!
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