Let’s Do Some Math

There is a whole group of people in the world who work very hard… And still live in poverty or in “near poverty.”   I’m writing to recognize and honor them. They are almost never acknowledged when the powers that be talk about poverty and programs that help, so join me for a moment to

Simplicity

There is a kind of simplicity that is undesirable: It’s the simple minded demand that all situations, no matter how complex they ar, be addressed with simple explanations and solutions.  “Don’t bother me with the facts,” such a person says.  “I don’t care about the details; they only confuse me.”  The lack of insight and

Spring Fever

It got up to 52 degrees F today.  I seriously considered going out to do some yard work.  If this were mid October or so and it reached the same mark on the thermometer, I would say it’s too cold to work outside.  The difference?  Spring fever.  True, 52 is warm, compared to say 21. 

Community

If you read through my blogs, it might become evident that I have a passion for building community.  Strong towns and neighborhoods are crucial for our well being, especially now, when prejudice, threat of deportation and the possibility of having vital services cut loom so darkly.  That has inspired the following: Coming together as citizens;

WHAT DID HIPPOCRATES KNOW!

Hippocrates was born c. 460 bc , island of Cos, Greece.  He died c. 375 , Larissa, Thessaly.  He was the most famous ancient Greek physician who lived during Greece’s Classical period and is traditionally regarded as the father of medicin. Here are some quotes from him.  Given our current knowledge, how would you say

AMERICA IS GREAT…ALREADY AND STILL

Trump’s campaign Slogan:”Make America Great Again.” There is a gigantic assumption in this statement:  America isn’t great. Who says she isn’t?  Who gets to determine that? I say America is as great as her people!  I say we determine that, not someone trying to get elected! If we have problems, we get to solve them. 

HOLD TO PROMISE

Promise is a wonderful treasure, Precious and delicately formed. She’s to be valued beyond measure; Protected from theft and harm.   Plenty would seek to steal your blessing, As innocent as they might seem. So brazenly without redressing; Unashamed of killing a dream.   Don’t let them come near your heart and soul With their

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You make a difference By what you do and say. Speak truth and foster hope, Watch darkness fly away; Join in fear and hatred; Bring in a violent day.   Shun bad news and gossip; Hold to all that is right; Promote peace, hope and love; make the world strong and bright. Truly make a

SOUP

In mid summer, when the temperature soars, salad is so delicious! But now, the thermometer can’t seem to get above 40F and really seems to like plummeting into the 20’s.  Salad?  No, thank you:  Too chilling. It’s soup season:  Hot, warming, comfort food in a bowl. There are so many variations:  Made from broth, thick

EQUAL, HONORABLE STANDING

This is from a blurb about a workshop on singlehood: As you participate in this workshop, you will experience: •Fresh and bold teaching to confront deep-rooted issues that prevent you from relationship   So single people have deep rooted issues that keep them from relationships.  More so than those who marry?  Hmmm, what does the 60+%