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Category Archives: Democracy
Empathy With Morning Coffee
I began this post on May 19th. It started with my morning coffee and the news, as most my posts do. Only now, in June, have I finally clarified what I’ve been trying to say. Initially, I delved into the … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, History, Memory
Tagged Dehumanizing, Empathy, Fear, GAZA, Israel, Pain, Palestine, Reconnection, Statistics
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History, Understanding, Empathy, Respect, Wisdom
Updated 04/17/2025 The Time’s A Changing Today, I enjoyed the sunny morning and freshly brewed coffee. I decided to quickly write a post about Trump being the catalyst of some positive things. He’s still a mentally ill old man, vindictive, … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Democracy, History, Mental Health, Politics, United States, Vladimir Putin
Tagged Democracy, Honesty, Introspection, Maturing, politics, Trump, Wistom
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What’s A Body To Do?
It Started Over Coffee I’ve just completed my 78th orbit around the Sun. I never thought I’d live this long. I continue my journey through this unexplored territory. A week ago I was sitting in my favorite cafe. I felt … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Citizenship, Democracy, Politics, Relationships, United States
Tagged Democracy, Lost Futures, MAGA, Mental Health, Oligarchs, politics, Prison, Provisional Existence, Trump, Viktor Frankl, What To Do
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Family Abuse; Impoverishment, Intimidation, Isolation
I’ve been thinking about our situation. How can I describe it? What condition are we familiar with, through personal experience or observation? Emotional and physical abuse instantly come to mind. It’s on the news all the time, crime, exploitation, and … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Blog, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Russia, Science, United States
Tagged Abuse, children, Elderly, family, Impoverishment, Intimidation, Isolation, Public Danger, Trump
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