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The Fight For Remote Work

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Post date February 3, 2026
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Ebony Martin

Remote Work Argument

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February 1, 2026

The Fight for Remote Work

Infrastructure in any capacity requires adaptability and efficiency. The infrastructure of the workplace is no different. The COVID 19 pandemic quickly highlighted how vulnerable businesses were to circumstances beyond their control. Specifically, what was the game plan if employees were required to stay at home and couldn’t be at work physically on a day-to-day basis? Despite the frenzy, companies quickly adjusted to the change and adapted their businesses to be functional for remote workers. Now that the pandemic restrictions have ceased and traditional workplace practices are resuming, what’s the argument for allowing employees to work remotely or a hybrid model?

There is a plethora of reasons why remote work should be allowed and embraced in modern day workplaces. The most important reason, to employees and employers, is employee well-being. Remote work cuts the daily commute to work, the cost of daily travel, and the physical weight of being in a traditional brick and mortar environment. “For employees, remote work reduces commuting costs, with the average U.S. worker saving $4,000 annually on transportation and related expenses. Additionally, workers in remote roles often experience a better work-life balance, which contributes to increased job satisfaction and productivity.” (Martin, n.d.) Employees enjoy a healthier lifestyle and work-life balance. Thus, in turn, producing happier and more productive employees. The mass exodus of employees from companies that forced return to work mandates is proof the employees value flexibility over corporate loyalty.

With the introduction of remote work, intercultural communication and understanding it, became more important than ever. With traditional forms of communication being limited, employees had to adjust to working in teams utilizing different conferencing formats, like Teams and Webex. Thus, leading to the imperative requirement of gathering knowledge about intercultural communications. This communication is crucial, especially for remote workers, because web conferencing requires empathy, understanding, and diction. Different backgrounds, literally and figuratively, contribute directly to the importance of understanding intercultural communications.

Overall, remote work is not only beneficial to employees but also employers. If incorporated worldwide and large-scale, remote work could change the trajectory of human life. It could create a greater sense of independence in employees, increasing loyalty, and producing better quality. Reducing carbon footprint by minimizing work travel can also lead to a healthier and more sustainable Earth.

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Celibacy Streak

On February 14th, 2023, I stopped having sex. Cold turkey. It wasn’t planned, it was triggered. My trust was betrayed and from that day on, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. It didn’t matter the man or the circumstances, I just wasn’t interested. Now, it is July 7th, 2024 and I just recently broke my celibacy streak.

As a Scorpio, sexuality oozes through us naturally. It is almost always assumed that we are overtly sexual and lustful beings. In actuality though, yeah, we kinda are… but only if we are enthralled with someone who we trust entirely. I’m talking years of pulling back layers to uncover the sexual prowess that is so frequently assumed of Scorpios. Unless… the scorpio is un-evolved.

Once upon a time, I was sacred with sex, but not enough. I fell in love with emotionally unavailable men and often found myself in relationships where I gave more than I received. As I age and reflect on my love life, I realized I was disrespectful to myself back then. I didn’t love me enough to wait… to be loved correctly. Why was that?

This betrayal jarred me to reality. As much as I love sex and all things pertaining to it, I knew was worthy of better. I am worthy of receiving the kind of love I give. & No matter how much of myself I gave, it wasn’t enough…so I stopped.

In the beginning, it was hard. There is no feeling quite like the feeling of the tip of a hard dick splitting your walls apart on the first stroke. But I had to commit to loving myself, before I could love the way someone else could make me “feel”. Things were dry at the start.

I didn’t twerk for my health. I couldn’t be naked for long. I didn’t feel wanted or I did feel wanted, but only in that way. I was just going about my days seeking pleasure in other things like food and outings. & for a while, I had forgotten about sex. During that time, I re-found my love for many things outside of sex again.

Eventually though, I began to feel lust building in my body. It started subtly. I could feel my pussy get a little wet with the forbidden glimpse of a jumping dick in public. I’d catch myself getting lost in a daze of hot ex sex flashbacks. Until, one day, I couldn’t resist. I let myself touch me again.

I made love to myself incessantly. Like I had just discovered myself for the first time in life, all over again. I explored the depths of my solo desires alone for months. I researched all the kinks and freak shit my little heart could take. & soon, I emerged a new woman.

One day, I woke up feeling like I knew myself in ways I had never known before. It wasn’t just because of the bean-flicking either. The combination of abstaining completely, even from solo play, to a period of only sexual self exploration introduced me to a version of me I had never been before. A woman that loves herself first.

I emerged more confident, self-aware, and strong. I was no longer influenced by desire and empty advances. I allowed myself to be sexy and sexual without that having to involve anyone else at all. I began adorning myself and doing my make-up again, a practice that had taken a backseat to my relationships many years ago. I started caring about what I wore in public again and began taking more detailed pride in the way I cared for myself.

Once all these stages were complete, I had come to conclusion that not only did this hiatus do me well. It opened my eyes to the reality of sex. That while it is enjoyable and desirable, it is not meant to under indulged or overindulged. Sex is a human entity and facet of life. It is meant to be explored and enjoyed. It is meant to be what each person makes of it and should leave those participating feeling loved, empowered, sexy, and safe.

Ultimately, pondering on this notion is what prompted me to rediscover penetration. This time, as a WOMAN. I went into sexuality without shame or pressure. The power and the plays are in my hands, I determine who I climb on and when I will indulge myself in dick. This time, it won’t be about trying to fulfill societal roles or pleasing a man. It’ll be me getting dicked down because I want it, I deserve it, and because I can.

Ebony Queen

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“The Problem We All Live With” -1963

Post author By queendomentertainment
Post date March 25, 2024
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Ebony Martin

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(Rockwell)

“The Problem We All Live With.” 1963

Norman Rockwell captured the woes of attending public education as a Black American back in 1963 with “The Problem We All Live With”. Although Ruby Bridges’ experience is incomparable, is it still painstakingly obvious that our schools are still segregated by classism, under-protected, and unsafe for our society’s children. Norman’s painting paid extremely well attention to detail. The anonymity of the men walking her into school for protection, the tomatoes splattered against the wall, and Ruby Bridges carrying her head and her book high at 6. This image is painfully still a reality today in a sense. With AP African American studies under attack, specifically in our state, it is imperative we have this conversation as a society. Have things changed much since Ruby Bridges? Was it Norman Rockwell‘s intention to capture such an everlasting situation?

Ruby Bridges was a child, aged 6, who was subjected to the ill feelings of adult people without restraint. These people despised the thought of a young black child pursuing education. Norman captures that reality within the painting by clearly sending the message the Ruby was not welcome. Adults who could not look beyond her physical attributes and recognize the genius in all minds? We all deserve a chance! Starting with a quality and whole education, free of bias. Where would be as a society if all these barriers did not exist? The breakdown of the artistic values of the photo gives a more in-depth look at how meticulous every detail in this painting was.

Color is one of the most important aspects of this photo. What would the cultural significance be if race were not the focal point of the picture? In plain words, it gives the photo depth. Ruby is obviously a black child and, given the history of racism in American, race was an important aspect in 1963 and to this photo. For other example, the pale colors of the bodyguards’ suits give an “official” feeling. This points to the fact that Ruby is likely being escorted by people designated to be there for her protection. If this picture did not highlight the tones of skin or the color of what each person is wearing, would its significance still be recognizable?

(Rockwell)

Lines are the most inquisitive visual aspect of the photo to me. There could be lines anywhere in a picture. This photo reflects lines that not only build the atmosphere but give significance to the clothing/genders of the subject and were used to form the “N” word in the background that really gave the photo its great significance. Without lines, a lot of photos would lose their significance and even sense of reality. The lines in “The Problem We All Live With” are mostly rigid and firm. This gives a sense of firm realism and coldness that makes the photo real and extremely sad, for most. Could THAT word be written without lines? Can you draw people accurately without them?

Unfortunately, in a society where race precedes all, education is impacted the most. Norman Rockwell’s painting “The Problem We All Live With” cemented that into truth, visually. Segregation in education in America was amplified by this photo and sparked a generationally conversation that is still happening today. African American AP studies was just recently banned in Florida because of ONE politician’s personal view about Critical Race Theory. Is it just for a human to deny the existence and quality of life of an entire people because of subjective opinions? From 1963 to this day, race and inequality still corrode our educational system and many other aspects of our society from the inside out. While uncomfortable, it is important that this topic continues to be at the forefront of our generation’s history. If not for our survival, at least for the generations of the future.

Works Cited

Rockwell, Norman. “”The Problem We All Live With” – Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) – Google Arts & Culture.” Google Arts & Culture, artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-problem-we-all-live-with-norman-rockwell-1894-1978/qwGpXUCsX0RPAQ. ReplyForward