Wow! What an amazing few weeks. The culmination of an angry, high-volume campaign brought no rest to the politically weary. A depressing inaugural speech was the perfect preface to a worldwide backlash against real and perceived threats to our democracy. Women-led marches emphasized a "Women's Rights are Human Rights" theme. I would suggest that these events represent an awakening of the Sleeping Giant of citizenship and civic engagement. The first two weeks of this Presidency demonstrate that Trump and Co. are predictably not yet ready for political prime time. There is no 100 Day honeymoon. Unprecedented numbers of citizens are rising to the occasion. That's encouraging. This commentary may prove helpful. Let's Mosey!
Read moreDemocracy's Messy. Campaigning's Easier. Governing's Hard.
This Country is in a state of heightened anxiety as we anticipate the transfer of governance in Washington. We endured a traumatic campaign season, and most of our fellow citizens, regardless of political ideology, are anxious as we experience the potential for unprecedented change. I suggest that we focus our concerns and energies locally, where we can and should make a measurable difference. The more we strengthen our local communities the better those models can translate to State and Federal application. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreGood Riddance to 2016! Let's Shape a Better New Year. Together.....
Wow! What a year. We were blind-sided, front-sided and back-sided like never before. Or at least it seemed that way. Especially in the political arena. We had information overload, but too much bad information. We were confused and the pundits were confused. We can't "put our priority ducks in a row" until we reflect on where we are and how we got here. Hopefully, this year-end Mosey perspective will give you some food for thought as we wind this one down and launch a better one. We can do that. Together. Let's Mosey!
Read moreTime For The Good Guys To Ride In! Guess Who? A Great Opportunity for Our Friend In The Mirror.
Wow! What a year. The campaign season brought out the worst in us. I didn't do well in math, but I understand "lowest common denominator." Anger, fear, fake news, dirty tricks, innuendo, exploitation, manipulation and other descriptives I can't use in polite society. But we now better understand the issues that led to the dramatic election results, and the communal faceslap has teed us up to rise to a better community occasion...or not. Let's choose the former. It's time to don our white hats and ride to the rescue in the New Year. But first, let's enjoy the holidays, be kind to ourselves, family and friends and hone our civility skills for the future. Get a head start with this latest Mosey commentary. Happy Holidays! LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreOn "Truthiness," Fake News, and Those Pesky Facts. We Can/Must Do Better.
"Truthiness" used to be a humorous concept coined by Mr. Colbert. But it's no longer that funny when so many are playing fast and loose with facts and the truth. We must have trust in each other and our institutions if we're to have an orderly functioning society. And we must be well-informed if we're to play our many roles. We're challenged with fake news, social media exploitation and a diminishing respect for well-researched facts that create knowledge and ultimately power. Join me to address the challenge of building a better-informed citizenry. It starts with you and me. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreA Mosey Reflection on Earthquakes, Aftershocks and Thanksgiving.....
We've just experienced a political earthquake. And we'll be dealing with the aftershocks for weeks and months to come. The election was a painful wakeup call to remind us that there lots of folks hurting, fearful and disgusted with government. Or lack thereof. They really didn't vote for a Party or candidate. They voted for CHANGE.
This Thanksgiving provides a wonderful opportunity for constructive conversation and significant steps towards individual healing. And we each can further that goal. This Mosey Commentary may prove helpful in that regard. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreYes, Virginia, There IS Voter Frog!...Observations On Comey, Hillary, Trump and Our Votes...
I need to "Man Up" and extend an apology. I'd been listening to those whom I considered ill-informed political hacks at the State and National levels talking about massive voter fraud. Our Texas Governor described it as "rampant" voter fraud. Then I encountered VOTER FROG and realized that I must be mistaken. They were not that ignorant or manipulative. They meant VOTER FROG. My Bad! Join me as we enjoy VOTER FROG and consider our important votes. LET'S MOSEY!
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