I think we can all agree that not much is getting done by Congress these days. They failed […]

I saw this headline today: Bureau of Land Management launches immediate fee cuts delivering meaningful cost savings for […]

The mid-terms are almost in the rearview mirror. We’re on a bit of a campaign respite as we […]

When did we get so contentious? I can put my finger on the event when I first noticed […]

This morning I said to Loved-One, “Due to Trump, good things are happening.” “Like what?” he replied through […]

I’m mellowing into our new political climate.  Perhaps mellowing is too sedentary a word.  This weekend I began to see some plus sides.  I’m not one to use the phrase, “all things happen for a reason,” or even “it must be God’s plan.”  However, I can see that people can be energized toward good when they see the unsavory side of human nature, and we can do God’s will in the wake of tragedy.  I love our new environment stimulates so many people to demonstrate, boycott, listen, discuss, get involved in local government, etc.[tweetthis] Each of us, no matter how small, can make a difference. [/tweetthis]Most of my sadness has abated and I can see sunshine in my days. I’m sure it helps that I literally see more sunshine and the days are getting longer, as well as warmer.

Here’s a few more things, in no particular order, that I am grateful for this Monday morning:

We have a new President. Many people have great hope. I am reading, listening, and staying open to […]

(GoCubsGo)

Just in care you missed, the beginning of this series of posts starts with my preamble,

The past few weeks, I dissected the Republican and Democratic Party Platforms.

Just so I can keep everything straight, I put the information into a simple chart, like I would for corporate goals.  This is also the way CoCo’s Individual Education Plans got laid out, too.  Pretty easy to understand; I think:  We will______________ by_____________ so that______________ happens.  I added a column for how the action will be financed, too.  Sadly that’s pretty empty.

You can find my other installments here:

Installment #1:  It’s all about the Jobs and the Economy

Installment #2:  The Democrats and Principled Centered Leadership

Installment #3:  The Republicans and the Constitution

Installment #4:  The Democrats and Bringing Americans Together

Installment#5:  Health, Education, and Safety

Installment #6:  The Environment

Should we encourage the uniformed vote?

[tweetthis]The President has seven roles*:[/tweetthis]

I’m back from the Labor Day weekend.  I hope you rested from your labor and enjoyed beautiful weather. […]

I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is:  I only know that people […]