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Conversational Advice For Liberals & Conservatives

I describe myself as a tough-love, consequences-compassion oriented, progressive-conservative. The result is confusion by most and animosity from all sides. Despite this setback, I cling to the belief that this posture will enable me (and hopefully the majority of America) to thread the needle and avoid polarization. The following examples might clarify this situation: WhenContinue reading “Conversational Advice For Liberals & Conservatives”

ALTERNATIVES to what has become The American Nightmare

These hands represent college debt, housing cost, credit cards, wage stagnation We were raised believing in the American Dream. This included the notion that every generation aspired to do better than their parents’ generation. I propose alternative thinking since it’s ludicrous to assume that every generation must become “better off” than the preceding generation. OnceContinue reading “ALTERNATIVES to what has become The American Nightmare”

3 words that will reunite America: Violence, Waste, Corruption

The 3 issues that MIGHT unite left & right, liberal & conservative There are plenty of non-starters which make collaboration and communication Dead On Arrival (DOA) in any conversation. For me, it’s when persons insist that the holocaust and mass shootings are fake, the 2020 presidential election was rigged and the January 6th insurrection atContinue reading “3 words that will reunite America: Violence, Waste, Corruption”

Did any president, political party or government policy ruin my life? No, but read on for the real causes.

What were life setbacks and who was responsible? Leading up to the presidential election there were all sorts of accusations that candidates and their parties irreparably harmed me. Since I’m retired, I have the luxury of reflecting and concluded that I made my own bed and only I am responsible for sleeping in it. NoContinue reading “Did any president, political party or government policy ruin my life? No, but read on for the real causes.”

Some talking points and strategy suggestions for Democrats going forward

Moving forward by working smarter and not just harder The following is a “stream of consciousness” reflections and suggestions concerning how to best move forward and work more strategically. Determine WHO is amenable to persuasion. Determine WHAT is the actual size of this population. Are we looking for the proverbial “needle in the haystack”? HOW doContinue reading “Some talking points and strategy suggestions for Democrats going forward”

My election day Declaration of Independence and my Miranda Warning to everyone else

Freedom isn’t free if you don’t speak your mind and call out what’s wrong This election (and beyond) I’m declaring my independence from the following: Trying to convince the inconvincible Trying to understand blatant lies and crazy conspiracy theories Falling down social media rabbit holes that waste what little time we are blessed with on thisContinue reading “My election day Declaration of Independence and my Miranda Warning to everyone else”

’Twas The Night Before The Election

Vote before it’s too late, before they seal your fate!! Twas the night before the election and all through the house Everyone was stirring calling each other a louse I’m exhausted and needed a nap. But I trimmed my beard, put on my bright cap and trudged out for one more lap. To the doors IContinue reading “’Twas The Night Before The Election”

Garages to Studios: An invisible and practical solution to the affordable housing crisis

What if 1/3 of all garages were converted to studio apartments? During my evening walks thru my suburban neigborhood, I conducted an informal survey of garages and estimated that approximately 1 out of 3 are NOT storing vehicles. Telltail signs included: exercise equipment stationed in front of garage doors, vegitation, supplies or abandoned/unregistered vehicles inContinue reading “Garages to Studios: An invisible and practical solution to the affordable housing crisis”

Whatever Happened To Happy?

How I remained relatively happy while others became angry We grew up the same, so why the change? There once was a boy named Happy. He was perfectly content to build roads made of close pins on the carpet in the living room of his aunts house. Years later he became a city planner. One NovemberContinue reading “Whatever Happened To Happy?”