My encounter with this bull elk near Rocky Mountain National Park was a profound experience. He represents calm strength. A mature appreciation of his own abilities. A measured response to all situations. Panic is his last resort. The Brexit events are our loud wakeup call to do some serious reflection and avoid the angry, emotional, uninformed actions that the Brits have brought upon themselves. We can and must do better. We've been warned. Let's rise to the occasion. Let's Mosey!
Read moreUnmasking Our Better Angels...Symbolic or Substantive Choices?
Our communities and our country need our constructive civic engagement. The Orlando shootings and political campaign issues are reminders of our challenge. There's a big difference in symbolic and substantive engagement. Is our community service effective? Let's unmask our Better Angels and rise to the occasion. Read on and join me. Let's Mosey!
Read moreToo Much Regulation? Want Less Government? Whoa, Friends! A Great Mosey Topic...
This favorite photo from Santa Fe is a reminder of the clear air and sky of the Southwest. And a reminder that we're stewards of clean air and water and much else. Many politicos are quick to denounce regulatory policies, want to cut them and cut taxes in their quest for "limited government." Let's discuss the issue calmly off the campaign trail. Read On and let's Mosey around the issue. Thanks for joining me.
Read moreThe E's Have It....Education, Economic Opportunity and Elections
The old Buffalo Springfield classic had a line, "Something's happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear." But, it's clearing up for me and many others. It's our challenge with education and economic opportunity, and how our better stewardship of same might unlock the secret to many dilemmas. Cultural, political, societal. Read on. Let's Mosey!
Read moreWe Mosey Better When We're Healthy. This Just Might Help Us Both!
The world is a stressful place, and we can't fully escape the tensions of everyday life. But we can make our health a priority, and the resulting benefits will be well worth our time. Our choices determine our quality of life. I've made some bad ones on the way to better ones. Let's choose wisely. Read On and let us know your personal experience. Thanks for Moseying.
Read moreOn Conversation, Community and The Platinum Rule
The Mosey Principles of "Slow Down, Pay Attention and Be Informed" lead to and depend on constructive, civil conversation. Not the "talking at" and 'talking through" that typify too much of our public discourse. And, too often is modeled at home. Our dependence on our devices is greatly impacting our interpersonal skills, especially with our young people. The Mosey Project seeks to encourage a better informed, civically-engaged populace. Constructive conversation is a key to that success. Read on and join the conversation.
Read moreCourage, Conscience & Commitment...We Need 'Em Now!
Our State and Country are in need of some TLC. And some strategic kicks in the butt. The challenges can seem overwhelming, but the remedies are usually not rocket science. They most frequently require courage, conscience and commitment. Let's look at a proven role model so that we might inspire that friend in the mirror to be a better one.
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