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 “
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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 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”
Retirement: Digital Reflections While Getting My Affairs In Order
Since I retired this month, I have spent at least an hour or two every day reviewing financial papers and other seemingly important household files and documents while I scan, save and shred them. Its a laborious but necessary task getting my affairs in order. For the record, as far as I know, I’m inContinue reading “Retirement: Digital Reflections While Getting My Affairs In Order”
Changing Rooms
There are rooms where the POTENTIAL exists for permanent change for the better What follows is just a sample of such rooms The holding cell within the loss prevention office of a department store. Here sits the handcuffed shoplifting suspect. They come in all sorts of backgrounds. Some are: Angry and beligerent Tearful and remorsefulContinue reading “Changing Rooms”
Manifesto of Big Ideas: Mental Health
Treatment & Therapy Replace Stigma & Stereotype The perception & dynamic needs to change. If you get a physical illness (diabetes, cancer, etc.) you receive empathy. Get a mental illness diagnosis or experience emotional distress/depression, you get ostracized and stigmatized. Cost for treatment and therapy should be covered just as it is for physical ailments.Continue reading “Manifesto of Big Ideas: Mental Health”
Dunn Writes Well 