We grew up the same Eating and shopping in the same places Supporting the same teams (mostly, despite some friendly rivalries) Saluting the same flag So when did we change? When did we divide? What makes us so angry? Do you have enough food, clothing, shelter? Are you living in the woods and eating outContinue reading “Strangers in our midst”
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Sound Bites…Bumper Stickers…Food For Thought
As I reviewed my note pad observations of bumper stickers after working as a Mall Cop patrolling parking lots for 15 years, I present the following “gems” and observations. Note that they are presented in no particular order of priority . In some cases, they do not reflect my own beliefs/views. Note also that thisContinue reading “Sound Bites…Bumper Stickers…Food For Thought”
Common Denominators
The phrase sends chills down my back with memories of math classes and phrases like “solve for X” However, in the world of politics and current events, the viability of our democracy is at stake if we do not learn the value of Common Denominators. What follows is a lesson not in math but ratherContinue reading “Common Denominators”
An exit ramp for mass shootings and gun violence
The following is my proposed roadmap of actions which are reasonable and might bring together seemingly opposing viewpoints: Universal background checks required nation wide for all persons seeking to purchase a gun. Seems reasonable so persons with history of violence and/or mental illness/emotionally disturbed persons do not get to buy a gun. If you commitContinue reading “An exit ramp for mass shootings and gun violence”
The Narrows and the Shallows
The NARROWS Their line of sight is narrow They can only think in one direction They can never back up. They can not Re-chart. Re-tool. They only talk to each other. They only listen to each other. They only listen on rare occasions, always keen to positions that match their stance. They only know whatContinue reading “The Narrows and the Shallows”
50 Shades of Patriotism
So if you’re looking for some steamy story in this blog, you will be disappointed. The inspiration for this blog was the following observaton: An oversized pick up (mint condition without a speck of dust having never done a day of gritty manual labor) came roaring by (wasting gas using up what remains of ourContinue reading “50 Shades of Patriotism”
Resilience
This blog started as a message to my adult children (as much of my blogging is an attempt to share with them my reflections and suggestions based upon a life of experience from which I hope that they might benefit from long after I’m gone) That said, this theme of RESILIENCE is a broader messageContinue reading “Resilience”
The Hour Glass
Time is running out while we focus on the mundane, the frivolous, the arcane
Give credit where credit is due
When it comes to what Democrats and Progressives do and what they get credit for, there appears to be a disconnect that hurts them at the voting booth. Got me to thinking there should be a 3 column litmus test to match up the following: What they accomplish What they get credit for Who theyContinue reading “Give credit where credit is due”
The Boiling Point
We’ve all heard the story of the frogs in the pot of water that gradually gets so hot that it boils them and they miss the opportunity to hop out of the pot, Got me to thinking…there’s all sorts of pots that are heating up to the point of no return if we are notContinue reading “The Boiling Point”
Dunn Writes Well 