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Category Archives: Relationships
United States No Longer
As I write this my anger is intense. I must watch what I say so that I can keep some very good friends. Yet, I’m beginning to wonder if that is possible. Tonight, has been my tipping point and I … Continue reading
What Happens When A Conspiracy Dies?
Recently, I got an email from a close friend. We’ve known each other for decades and, while we are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, we both treasure our friendship. His email contains a warning about impending changes that … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Climate Change, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Relationships, United States
Tagged Compassion, Days of Communication Darkness, Delusion, Democracy, EBS, Emergency Broadcasting System, politics, Republicans, Source Unknown, Understanding
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Outrage Is an Addiction
I have discovered that I am still waiting for the shoe to drop. After four years of Trump, I am trained to expect something outrageous every day. What new assault on civility and commonsense is about to occur? Four long … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Justice, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Relationships, United States
Tagged Addiction, Biden, human behavior, Outrage, Psychology, Recovery
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Christmas 2020
In two days, we will celebrate Christmas. This year it will be a somber event for Americans. For many, the green of mistletoe and pine boughs will be replaced by the black bunting of grief. In the last eleven months … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Coup d"etat, COVID-19, Democracy, History, Mental Health, Native American, Relationships, United States
Tagged Caring, Christmas, Jesus Christ, Love, Redemption
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Armistice Day 2020
Today is Veterans Day. The day when we honor all those who fought for our country during its many wars. In the beginning it was called Armistice Day, celebrating the end of World War I, The War to End All … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Democracy, Document, France, History, Painting, Politics, Relationships, United States
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Armistice, art, Civil War, Illustration, korea, Middle East, Reconstruction, Veterans, World War I
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Penny’s Rose
I thought I’d start the week by sharing a gift from a friend. She’s a master gardener living in the mountains east of San Diego. Periodically she sends me photos of her ever spreading Empire of the Plants. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Country Western, Memory, Music, Nature, Relationships, Thunderstorm, Weather
Tagged Country Western, Dew, Ghost Riders InThe Sky, Grandmother, Hail, Lightning, Marty Robbins, Memory, Thunder
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