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It's A New Year... Does That Make Any Difference?

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 14:14:13 +0000

It's a new year! I must admit, I'm a bit like a kid at Christmas about New Year's. It's like I've just been given 365 brand new days, brand new pages of a blank book to do with as I choose.

What If You Gave A Party and Nobody Came?

Sun, 05 May 2019 17:55:48 +0000

So, stop a minute and ask yourself that question: "What if I gave a party and nobody came?" . What feelings come up for you? While we may not ever have found ourselves in that particular situation, I think we can all identify with the feeling of insecurity... That feeling connects to so many things...

This Father's Day: Let Not The Children Suffer

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:17:00 +0000

As I sit down to write this message, today is Father's Day. The day that children honor their fathers. However my message to you today is about honoring the children and the family. This is a plea to take action at some horrible injustices and callous behavior that is currently taking place in the USA.

Stop Minding Your Business... Because EVERYTHING Is Your Business!

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:17:00 +0000

Through the years, I've read many articles (and books) that recommend minding your own business. Never mind trying to "fix" the lives of your friends and family... deal with your own life. While I understand the concept of "keeping your nose out of others' business", I still find that I often disagree with that advice.

Why The Opioid Crisis Is A Referendum On Unregulated Free Market Theory

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:16:40 +0000

The opioid crisis in the US is a near perfect example why the current push for unregulated free markets is mostly nonsense. That said the idea that full government regulations and control of markets is the answer is equally ludicrous.

Innovation In The Age Of Amazon, Walmart, IBM and Ayn Rand

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:17:07 +0000

When comparing notes with a neighbor I stated we are ordering more and more from Amazon. She on the other hand ordered from Walmart.

When I Grow Up, I Want To Be Like Jesus

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 19:52:09 +0000

I was reminded lately of a thought that came to me as a child. I don't know what age I was, but I do remember that I was sitting in church on a Sunday morning. I vividly remember thinking to myself, almost as a declaration of life purpose, "when I grow up I want to be like Jesus".

It Gets Easier As We Get Older

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:17:32 +0000

I have a new favorite song. Well at least it's my favorite for today, or this week anyway. This is a song that currently is my new mantra, a thought that's staying to the forefront of my consciousness.

Rewards and Gifts: Doing What You Know Is Right For You

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:22:53 +0000

I love rewards. And I've noticed that the Universe functions on a reward system. I suppose if you were looking at it from the opposite perspective, which many religions do, you might say the Universe punishes people. This is the premise of the belief in sins and the punishment of hell.

Cup Half Full? Change Your Cup!

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:50:32 +0000

I saw a cartoon the other day that posed the well-known question about whether the cup is half full or half empty. And the punch line was that if you think your cup is half empty, get a different another cup.

Why It's The Democrats Not The Republicans That Don't Have A Healthcare Plan

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 22:05:13 +0000

Recently Donald Trump stated, "Who knew healthcare could be so complicated." Democrats and most everyone else laughed and made fun of him. Healthcare for the US is actually not that complicated.

Is Anything Ever Really Inevitable?

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 22:31:42 +0000

You may have experienced situations in life where you felt there was just no point fighting "it" anymore... whatever the challenge it was you were facing. And someone may have said to you, "Why fight the inevitable?"

Why We All Need To Expose The President's Cunning Hidden Agenda

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:23:07 +0000

That the American electorate is fed up with business as usual is not in dispute.

Using Your Personal Power to Just Say No

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:06:00 +0000

I haven't bought products from Exxon knowingly in nearly 30 years except for a couple times for fear of running out of gas. My personal boycott of Exxon was proven correct when it was disclosed they were major funders of climate denial.

Life Is A Game, And We're All On The Same Team

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:02:52 +0000

I know competition can provide motivation to try to be better in a particular field or skill. But I think we've taken this win at all costs attitude way too far. Competing against yourself in order to improve yourself is fine, but feeling like you've always got to compete...

In The School of Life, It's Time to Shift From Manure to Compost

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 20:45:24 +0000

If life is a school or a learning opportunity, then all the challenges we meet are tests administered to see if we've mastered the course material. Looking at current events that way, we can tell that we are in the middle of several exams all being administered at once.

Are You Watching From the Sidelines? Life Is Not A Spectator Sport

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 23:11:28 +0000

People are taking a stand on what they believe in. And while some believe in things you may not believe in, yet at least people are speaking out, taking a stand, and making choices. They are no longer being just spectators. They are participating...

Resisting An Administration In Search Of Its InnerDarthVader

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 10:15:11 +0000

The idea of resistance to an authoritarian regime is long, proud, and ultimately successful.

Rolling Down Route 666 Until The Dawn Arrives

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 18:19:26 +0000

Americans and the world should count their blessings that Donald Trump is the new President It could have been worse. A lot worse.

What's The Next Step? Stretching My Body and My World

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:33:24 +0000

I've always believed that we can learn from others' mistakes. And of course, the opposite is obviously true, we learn from others' positive experiences as well.

A Most Important And Anticipated Climate Event Is Just Weeks Away

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:52:00 +0000

The media and the general public usually pay little attention to this climate event that occurs around mid March every year.

Say What You Got To Say, Do What Needs To Be Done

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:01:00 +0000

There is a common theme in a lot of the things I hear, see, and read these days. It is the theme of "taking action". We are being encouraged from many directions to act, to stand up for what we believe in, to be proactive.

Why It's Time To Move On From 'Yes We Can' to 'Git Er Done'

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:01:00 +0000

While discussing the poor potential of the incoming administration recently, a friend expressed hopes that they would shake things up.