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”
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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?”
The storm is inevitable but responses can be practical
First let’s set the stage and put all the cards on the table. The American empire and our capitalist American dream is in decline. Consider the following: USA lost every foreign engagement since WW2. Korea was at best a draw. Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, all lost military endeavors, all big mistakes. Vietnam and Iraq we shouldContinue reading “The storm is inevitable but responses can be practical”
Look upstream to the systemic sources of our angst to find the culprits
Don’t waste time/energy at the waterfall, look upstream to sources of problems As the fire hose of accusations, recriminations, distractions and chaos fills our consciousness, I think of the fable concerning the valiant but unsuccessful effort to prevent babies from cascading over the waterfall. The moral of the story is a plea to travel upstream toContinue reading “Look upstream to the systemic sources of our angst to find the culprits”
My Playlist In Troubled Times
Songs can unite, inspire and speak truth to power Ironically the Emmy awards are scheduled tonight and it got me to thinking, we are way overdue for a 1960’s revival of the anti-war, anti-establishment, pro-civil rights songs. As a baby boomer, I’m finally gaining an appreciation for these songs with messages that were appropriate back thenContinue reading “My Playlist In Troubled Times”
Dunn Writes Well 