TANYA TALKS™

Babylon is the archetype of a nation or empire that is consumed with wealth, power, and a disregard for justice. Sadly America has chosen fascism over freedom. The strongholds of racism and sexism trumps clear thinking and personal safety. The rise of ideologies and leaders that promote division and authoritarianism over unity and genuine freedom is problematic, especially when it seems that such choices are fueled by long-standing strongholds like racism, sexism, and fear. The idea that people would favor leaders whose actions threaten democracy and stability underscores just how powerful these societal and spiritual strongholds are. 1. Understanding Strongholds Definition : In biblical terms, strongholds are deeply ingrained patterns of thought, attitudes, and social structures that oppose God’s truth ( 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ). Racism and sexism are more than just individual prejudices; they are reinforced by cultural norms, policies, and even religious teachings that perpetuate inequ

So in an election year the GOP loves to tell the lie that they are the best party for the economy. THEY ARE NOT.  The Economic Truth. Every Republican president from Reagan, to both Bush presidents, to Trump have caused a recession, increased the deficit and instituted policies that increased inflation.  1. Ronald Reagan (1981–1989) Recession : Reagan inherited a severe recession in 1981-1982, which was triggered by high inflation (from the 1970s) and efforts by the Federal Reserve to curb it by raising interest rates. The recession ended in late 1982, and economic recovery followed. Deficit : Reagan’s policies, particularly large tax cuts (Reaganomics) and increased defense spending, led to significant deficits. The national debt tripled during his presidency . 2. George H. W. Bush (1989–1993) Recession : The U.S. entered a recession in 1990-1991 , partly due to the savings and loan crisis and oil price shocks from the Gulf War. This recession contributed to Bush’s loss in the 1992 el

Zakar in Hebrew means remember. אני זוכר ani zocher  = I remember.  I remember Hurricane Maria I remember the suffering in Puerto Rico I remember the cruelty from trump & the GOP Like an elephant 🐘 I remember Recuerdo | Marc Anthony for Harris-Walz 2024 I remember trump  Tear Gassing Peaceful Protestors in 2020 I remember the January 6, 2021 Insurrection I remember the mismanagement of COVID by trump leading to millions of infections, the most in the world, and unnecessary deaths of hundreds of thousands ‘To heal, we must remember,’  President-elect Joe  Biden says during COVID-19 memorial To Heal We Must Remember Vote Like Your Life Depends on It Your politics are your own and in a normal election I would state my position and respect your choice if you didn't select my candidate(s). But this is not a normal election. A large segment of trump followers are radicalized and conditioned. They are blinded by partisan politics and hate. Trump supporters will

I am motivated and inspired by the spirit of Americans of all hues, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds coming together for freedom and standing up against fascism. Because what we are NOT going to do is go back. #WeAreNotGoingBack Civics This election cycle is pivotal and monumental in American polity and history. Civic professors have been in their hey day since Barack Obama's historical presidential run and win in 2008 and reelection in 2012. Yet America entered a dark and dangerous period in 2016 culminating in the deaths of a million Americans from a mismanaged pandemic. Babies separated from their mothers, who were seeking asylum, and placed in jail. Some of those children are still lost in the system. Some were killed, others trafficked. Shameless that the 45th president's response to people running away from terror and seeking asylum was to terrorize them even more. God is not pleased . And if all of that wasn't heinous enough the 45th president fomented a

For the umpteenth time Miscarriage care is NOT an abortion!       Vote - Vote Responsibly - Because Your Life Depends on It. I am Pro Life - Yes I believe in the Sanctity of Life, all Life. But I also have common sense and believe that when a pregnancy is NOT viable that you provide the mother with life saving medical care, using proven medical procedures to evacuate her uterus and ensure she can conceive and have a live birth the next time! Miscarriage A miscarriage is not a criminal act. It is a non-viable pregnancy. It is a time of mourning for a family wanting to have a child and cannot because of something that went wrong during the development of the fetus. LEARN BIOLOGY GOP. An ectopic pregnancy is a non-viable pregnancy.  The tragic and heartbreaking events occurring in Texas, and other states, that are denying women life saving medical care is abominable. I don't just blame the politicians like Governor Greg Abbott, I also blame the hospitals and doctors who

As I am putting the finishing touches on my main website, testing it and making enhancements, I am reminded of Scripture that reminds us not to worry or fear, which is particularly salient now because I am embarking on several new ventures that frankly can cause one to worry and fear. But, instead of worrying and being filled with anxiety and fear I will put my trust in my Lord & Savior. Music that Inspires This week's #MusicThatInspires is by Anthony Brown & group therAPy. Their video Trust In You blessed me and I hope it blesses you too. 2024 Pipeline Exciting things are in the pipeline for 2024. I'm not at liberty to discuss everything, but I am excited to announce the refresh of my main website  www.tanyaowens.com  coming March 2024. In tandem with the website refresh I opened several online stores which complements my website and is where everyone can purchase my art and branded products. I invite you to go visit three of my online stores: tanyaowens.shop  | I sel

Finding the perfect hosting company for your website for photographers is a pain point. If you are an art based photographer, like I am, choices are slim. I could pigeon hole my needs into one of the many turnkey portfolio/client based solutions like Smug Mug or Zenfolio, or go the route other fine art photographers have gone, by building my website from scratch. Building a website from scratch  gives me greater flexibility to build the website and ecommerce solution that best meets my needs as a Fine Art Nature Photographer. So that is the direction I chose to go in when I decided to use Wix to host my website.  Contrary to popular belief you can change the template if you host your website with Wix. Lemme explain: I have several websites; some are on main domains and others, like this blog are on a sub-domain.  Background November 2021, I decided not to renew my subscription with the company that hosted my main website since 2009, a 12 year relationship. My needs weren't bei

There has been so much change upheavel and turmoil over at Twitter since musk has taken over. But turmoil has always been the name of the game as that platform has been just a bastion of hate & terror. Don't get me wrong, twitter games, live tweeting shows, black twitter, #caturday have all been fun. As well as being a part of a movement or live tweeting during disasters. So, as much as twitter is a pustule on society it also was a great place to hang out, connect with "a" community and be on the cusp of current events. My experience with the platform since I originally joined in 2011 has been rocky, like I've spent more time on rough seas than on peaceful shores. And it really became obvious when I realized how much I was clenching my jaw when I read twitter and how peaceful my other handles on twitter were, the onese where I barely tweeted and only followed certain brands. It was night and day. Besides the constant crazy from Elon Musk and watching the dumpster

Marjorie Wallace , the Chief Executive of the charity SANE , which she founded in 1986, states Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is playing the victim card for sharing when she had suicidal ideation . Shaming a person for having a mental health crisis is profane. And is a more scurrilous thing for the founder and leader of a mental health charity to say.  On SANE's website they list their vision, aims and mission .  And states that one of their goals is: Influencing policy and public attitudes by increasing understanding of mental illness Suicidal Ideation is not Victimhood How can you be focused on promoting mental health awareness, policy and understanding for the past 26-27 years and then shame and other, not just the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, but the entirety of people dealing with and managing various mental health conditions. She has effectively silenced them and said if you speak up about having suicidal ideation you are playing the victim card . An extremel

 Tuesday Morning, January 17, 2023, I got up and got out.  I watched a YouTube video a few months back where the speaker spoke about breaking habits and pushing past the guilt, among other things, by just doing one simple thing when you wake up in the morning. Get Out and Walk. Not a marathon, not a sprint or a jog, just go for a walk. Then come back in the house and tackle one thing. I have cats so I can't get up and go out immediately. I have to tend to my furbabies first, get them fed, let them out and then go out. I told myself before I went to sleep Monday night to just get out when you wake up. I'd done it before and I loved it, then I got distracted, stopped and fell back into old patterns.  Tuesday morning I really wasn't in the mood to go for a walk. Even though walking is one of my favorite pastimes. I told my self to walk to the bridge (where the creek is) and come back. My body was achy from sitting all day Monday. Because for the second day in a row I got up an