For the Politically Minded

I limit the amount of politicizing I do on Lifehelps. When I am in the mood for speaking out on this complex, often perplexing and frustrating subject, I put a post on http://patriotsvoiceblog.wordpress.com   Not to worry, my views are eclectic rather than very far left or right, although it is fair to warn you

Hubris of Ignorance

The following link is provided with the permission of Jim Wright, Stonekettle Station: http://www.stonekettle.com/2017/04/the-hubris-of-ignorance.html   This will take a few minutes to read, so get a good cup of coffee, or as Jim might suggest, a beer.  Make yourself comfortable and be prepared to think a bit. Here are some samples from Jim’s excellent article:  

Writer’s Block

It seems  that there are so many fresh thoughts and ideas coming into my head; So much new information:  News items, results of studies and research… Yet the things that are solid enough to put on paper – or computer – seem old and stale. The new things are like trying to catch clouds Or

On Our Own

I was reading the headlines on http://news.google.com   There was one about the CDC having their conference on the impacts of climate change without federal participation.  From the way it was stated, I got the impression that this is new. This got me thinking, what will we need to do for ourselves?  From what will

Truth

Let the truth be known; Hold it in high esteem. “Alternative facts” don’t make it; They’re nothing more than schemes.   Let Truth rule your heart; Honor and keep it near. Even when Truth seems difficult; Declare it loud and clear.   Great is this treasure, A valued gift and right. Let us join in

Reactions Run Amuck

What is happening????? Why are people acting out so violently?????   Perhaps it’s time for one long time out:  Take a break from all of the things that anger, distress, worry or frighten us; find some quiet, nurturing peace and calm down.  There does seem to be a corporate unrest in the air these days.

How Can We Have Hope

How can we have hope In times so full of fear; When troubles seem to boil, Robbing us of peace and cheer?   How can we hold on When violence is brewing; Pouring into our streets, Its hateful venom spewing?   The answer is this; Its secret not hidden: Surroundings can’t stop her, For hope

Heroes In a Troubled World

This morning, I heard a story on the BBC about a journalist who had spent a week on the MSF Dignity.  She told about the people being rescued and their hardships.  She said they rescued more than 500 people while she was on board.   I had heard of Doctors Without Borders, but had not

The Anchor

All I know and hold dear; Norms, values, ideals and beliefs; Community, family and friends; Hold me securely On a firm foundation, Regardless of how the winds blow.   Ah let the waves rock me; Numerous conflicting opinions; Contradictions and paradoxes; Honest differences Over all that life brings Reasoning that defies logic.   An anchor

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.