As we near year-end, it’s natural to dream of what we’d like to experience in the New Year. This has been a harsh year in many ways…Politics, weather, economic setbacks, government incompetence and the Dallas Cowboys are all examples of existential challenges. We’re being called to rise to many occasions. Let’s Dream, Reflect, ACT!
Read moreOUR "MISTER ROGERS" WORDS FOR THE DAY INCLUDE: "DEI, EQUIVALENCE, FLIP-FLOP, HOPE AND WOKE...
We are being bombarded by many sources of campaign jargon, memes and talking head punditry. The buzz and noise are inescapable as we try to maintain our sanity while reconciling concepts like "DEI", "Flip-Flop" and being "WOKE." Recent dramatic changes in our political outlook give us a renewed sense of HOPE. I'm hopeful, knowing that constructive change requires constructive action. Thanks for joining me.
Read moreWOW! TIME FLEETETH...THEY GROW IN A HURRY...A SALUTE TO MY SON CLAYTON...
Wow! It happens so fast. We’re young. They’re not here, until they are. Then, they’re here and growing, and we wish WE could stop the aging process. But, we can’t. We try to make the most of it. My son is past his 5th decade and I’m reeling with a roller-coaster of emotions. Most of you can empathize. Join me. Reflect. Enjoy…
Read moreOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS...PERHAPS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS...
It’s that time of the Season for New Year’s Resolutions. Always an interesting challenge to address, ponder, pontificate and ignore…though we know we should know better. So, no matter our previous success record, we should examine our efforts and determine to improve. Our communities need our best selves, and resolutions such as these can improve our odds for success. Come join me and consider your possibilities.
Wishing you and yours a Happy and Productive New Year!
Read moreTHE MINING PAN METAPHOR...WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO...
A Past iACT (Interfaith Action of Central Texas) Austin Special Event…
Let me introduce my mining pan metaphor. We’ve got lots of holes to patch in our fragile world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the magnitude of challenge, but we have considerable resources and lots of communal energy to apply to their improvement. It starts with our Friend in the Mirror…joining others in working TOGETHER for constructive change. Our children and communities are counting on us. Let’s rise to our occasion.
Read moreI'D LIKE TO BE MORE PATRIOTIC FOR THE FOURTH, BUT I'M JUST NOT FEELING IT...
Texas Political Leadership…
This is a tough time politically for the good guys and gals…nationally and in many states around the Country. Texas, of course. We have too few responsive leaders, and we’re complicit by allowing these governance charlatans and grifters to have such influence over our present and future. We know how to be better, if we just will. Let’s rise to our occasion. Our communities deserve no less.
Read moreLET'S MAKE ACCOUNTABILITY MORE ACCOUNTABLE...IT'S UP TO US!
We are bombarded with the word “accountability” these days, yet we find too little effective accountability in many activities of community and governance. It’s a word that sounds good, but it must be pursued with integrity to make a positive difference. Thanks for joining me as we take a look at the good and the not so good of our quest for “accountability.” We each have roles to play in this process. Let’s honor our opportunities.
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