34 Guilty Verdicts, but we can’t rely on the justice system to right the wrongs and eliminate this orange thorn in our sides. No, it’s up to US to honor our opportunities/responsibilities as citizens to reclaim and rebuild our democracy for the benefit of ALL citizens. We’ve got work to do, but we can heed the many reflective observers who have gone before. Here are their suggestions to prompt our effective and thoughtful response. Thanks for joining me.
Read moreWow! 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 moreIt’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 moreIn a world with a dearth of leaders, it’s always refreshing to discover the unique individual who is making a significant difference by walking the talk…by being a role model for commitment, collaboration and constructive community building. Such is Carol “Mama Carol” Bebelle. Join me for this brief intro, and expand your curiosity at your discretion…And, as Carol would remind us, remember to be kind.
Read moreLet 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 moreIf this commentary seems repetitive, it is. We experience the same or similar breaches of government over and over. We know better. We hope for better. Our “leaders” know better. But WE THE PEOPLE don’t rise to our occasion, expect and require better. If we want more progressive results, we’re going to have to pull TOGETHER to make it happen. We can, if we will. Let’s!
Read moreThe current enthusiasm about the“Oppenheimer” film prompts me to relate some personal family history that you might find of interest. My father and aunt found themselves in Albuquerque for one of the most impactful events in world history. Brother and sister bore witness to top secret developments associated with the Manhattan Project. Join me as I recount some details of this extraordinary chapter.
Read more
