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Category Archives: Awareness
Indigenous Peoples Day
On this important day, I am at a loss for words. Everything I write sounds contrived and hollow. So, I’ve decided not to say a word. Rather, today has been for reflection. Quiet is good.
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, History, Native American
Tagged Dance, Earth, Indigenous People, Life, Prayer, Respect, Self-Respect
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The Hardest Job In The World
I burn a lot of energy attempting to understand my fellow Americans. I consider the context of their lives and try to empathize as best I can. Yet, there are days when I think, “What’s the matter with us?” A … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Citizenship, Climate Change, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Justice, Politics, Relationships, United States
Tagged Afghanistan, Civil Society, climate emergency, Common Good, Creative Problem Solving, Democracy, Diversity, evidence-based, Insurrection, Job Approval, Joe Biden, Leadership, politics, Republicans
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Labor Day 2021
Over Labor Day I did what I love most, write. For me, every day is a writing day, Labor Day being no different. My routine begins with plowing through my email looking for items of interest. These gems direct me … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Awareness, Climate Change, Writing
Tagged creativity, Mind Map, Scapple, Scrivener, Writers Tools
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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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Storm Clouds
Seldom in history are villains unambiguously villains. History is full of extenuating circumstances, actions meant for the good that go bad, intentions misunderstood, or vilification by the victors who are the true culprits. However, today our villains are extraordinarily clear. … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Climate Change, COVID-19, Ethics and Morality, History, Mental Health, Nature, Politics, Science
Tagged Big Lie, Carbon Dioxide, CH4, climate change, CO2, Ecocide, Exxon, Fossil Fuel, global warming, Methane, politics, Propaganda, Republicans, Trump
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Rose With Bee
Even with reasonable people in the White House the enemy relentlessly bullies, threatens and intimidates. At this precious moment in which we could be making historic changes to improve every American’s quality of life a couple of Democrats still find … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Mental Health, Politics, United States
Tagged Dystopian, Republicans, Traitor
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