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A lesson in politics

A lesson in politics from the Music Man: Professor Harold Hill: “my next step will be to get your town out of the serious trouble it’s in.” Marcellus: “River City isn’t in any trouble.” Professor Hill: “Then I’ll have to create some.”

Flag Day 2014

Fly your flag today. Or burn it if you wish. Change all that it stands for. A point you shouldn’t miss. Many have they died. To keep this country free. Vote the way you will. Believe what you believe. The First Amendment protects. The freedom of your speech. Complacency won’t …

When did I get old?

When did I get old? I know I’m not really old, am I? I’m middle aged, that’s what our culture calls it. I’m not sure if that’s good or not. Some people are over 100 years old. Just what does old mean anyway? Google it and you’ll get this: old …

Courageous honest leadership is what is needed.

Things people fear. (more or less) • Death • Pain • Loved one/one’s being harmed • The unknown • Disease • Sickness • Being unloved/unwanted • Injury • Losing a job/jobs • Lack of necessities to live i.e. food, water, shelter • Admonishment • Embarrassment • An innocent mistake that …

Social Media

I’ve noticed posts declaring, the world’s about to end. Not because religion, the wrath of God or men. Instead they say that Facebook and other stuff like that. Makes us antisocial, uncaring, also fat. No doubt we haven’t realized the total implication. Maybe we should let it go while we …

Pray without ceasing

I’ve heard you’re supposed to pray without ceasing. Facebook certainly makes it more likely. I’m sorry when friends suffer and grateful when they’re happy. Bad news in the media should make people want to pray too and I do. Maybe naturally I let go of bad news in the media …