Come for a Visit

I started a new blog after the US election. It’s at http://patriotsvoiceblog.wordpress.com I called it that because of a statement by Barack Obama, “WE are all patriots.”  The definition of this word is interesting:  “a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.” It does not mean

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.

The Paradox

There is truth on both sides of the abortion issue:   Yes, according to the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the US Constitution, a woman has the right to choose when it comes to her own body, including the tragic and sad matter of having an abortion.  The two amendments cited are #9 and #14.  

A Call To Kindness

I have been considering something for a few weeks now:  A decision to learn how to sow kindness and  grace more fully.   We are exposed to so much that is crass, angry, hateful, prejudiced and just plain rude; it is time to build more noble things up.   My goal is to be a