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Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Back when Capitalism was young & good & virtuous

When capitalism was young, rebellious and innocent We’ve all grown up hearing this phrase in our childhood fables. I only recently connected these occupations to the origins of capitalism. Before there was capitalism, there was feudalism. That was when all the power was vested in the church, the nobility (kings, lords, etc.) and the landed gentryContinue reading “Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Back when Capitalism was young & good & virtuous “

My New Year Resolution Concerning Social Media Alternatives

Focus on Solutions not Scrolling I will still scroll (aka…lurk) on social media sites such as Facebook and NextDoor because they offer ground level (sadly often poisoned ground) observations and analysis of events and attitudes. I wish to remain “in-the-know”, especially since I dropped my cable TV service to save over $100/month. Some discussions onContinue reading “My New Year Resolution Concerning Social Media Alternatives “

Boomer Bungalows?

What every low to moderate income Boomer dreams of!! These cold winter nights in New England have me dreaming of a beachfront bungalow. But some equally harsh economic weather has this boomer contemplating bungalow alternatives. High cost “luxury” rental apartments and astronomically costly assisted senior housing developments abound in our over-priced corner of the world inContinue reading “Boomer Bungalows?”

4 questions to determine compatibility, logic and trustworthiness

We as individuals and as a society need to be able to respect and trust eachother if we are to survive As I scroll thru social media, conduct business, attend meetings, knock on doors and make phone calls while canvassing, I crave the following in all relationships: Compatibility (aka, likability) with the other person Logic (aka,Continue reading “4 questions to determine compatibility, logic and trustworthiness”

Upon reflection and clearer vision, certain things no longer appeal to me

Football season is fully underway and usually I would be hooting and howling at every spectacular catch. I still appreciate a good play but I can’t get out of my head the image of some players beating their wives and driving recklessly. The Olympics and soccer world cup are on the horizon to include USAContinue reading “Upon reflection and clearer vision, certain things no longer appeal to me”

Time for a 10–13 Society

All for one & one for all. Watch each others backs We’ve all watched cop shows. The radio announces a 10–13 in progress. An officer needs assistance! Sirens blare. Lunch break interrupted. Cops rush to assist fellow officers. Their personalities, attitudes, cultures and backgrounds may differ but responding to the call, they are of oneContinue reading “Time for a 10–13 Society”

Questions & Talking Points for Contractors, Small Businesses & those who complain about big government, taxation and regulations

Skepticism of big government, taxation and regulation is understandable but let’s drill down further on this conversation This blog is targeted to the following persons: Drivers of oversized pick-up trucks (which generally are in pristine condition and extremely expensive). This is an odd contradiction since the traditional American pick-up truck is a battered workhorse andContinue reading “Questions & Talking Points for Contractors, Small Businesses & those who complain about big government, taxation and regulations”

Questions for productive dialogue in polarizing times

Asking the right questions can get the right answers Continuing with my quest for posts/blogs focusing on constructive communication, realistic solutions and understanding, I present the following conversational questions to replace doom scrolling, ranting, raving, cherry-picking facts and winner-take-all debates. Consider having the following questions at-the-ready when stumbling into difficult conversations replete with outrageous statements andContinue reading “Questions for productive dialogue in polarizing times”

Boomers: The Twilight Generation

Christmas presents 1957 at age 3, good times & strong economy Kudos to Tom Brokaw and his book titled “The Greatest Generation”. Likewise, a shout-out of appreciation to my dad and all my uncles who served in the military during WW2. In fact, I extend a giant thank-you to EVERYONE from my parents’ generation who playedContinue reading “Boomers: The Twilight Generation”

Why is the boomer generation being decimated?

Low income, working class and even middle-class boomers have become expendable liabilities I always considered a “bell curve” to be the norm. In school there were the few kids at the dumb end and a few brainiacs at the other end. The majority constituting the fat, middle section of the bell curve was considered theContinue reading “Why is the boomer generation being decimated?”