Holes in the Safety Net

These are excerpts from an article in the Washington Post.  The url is at the bottom of my post, in case you want to read it in its entirety.  Meanwhile, I have some thoughts: “President Trump’s first major budget proposal on Tuesday will include massive cuts to Medicaid and call for changes to anti-poverty programs

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

I Have Found My Voice

If there is one good thing that has come out of the US election, it’s that our complacency has been kicked in the butt. For too long, it has been easy to avoid hard issues or get weighed down by cynicism. I understand: I have been there. Part of the challenge is that anger gives

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