A Collaborative Tone for America
Tone gives substance to intentions Good leaders set a tone to follow. They know that mission statements, economic goals, and team building are really not...
Category: Civil Discourse
Courage Is Needed as Cowardice Grabs Power
Courage is rare and noteworthy We often think of courage that happens on the battlefields. While those actions are noteworthy, beyond what I probably could...
America’s Prayer Remains Sacred
Prayer has many forms One’s prayer can emerge in many forms. A prayer may mean hands are clasped, the knees bent in supplication, the head...
Optics Distract from What We Don’t See
Optics implies there is more to the story Interpretation of what we see is often referred to as, “Optics.” Optics implies that what we see...
Responsibilities Faced Offer Positive Consequences
Responsibilities should not be avoided Josiah Stamp (1880-1941), former director of the Bank of England and Chairman of the London, Midland, and Scottish Railway, noted...
The Power Needed in America
Ice and snow stopped the power We were without power for a week. The house became hostile: no heat, no lights, no hot water, no...
Inauguration Gives America a Fresh Start
Already the nation needs a fresh do-over The nation needs a fresh start. The new year has already brought the country extremes of drama, fears,...
The Mob Had Something to Say
History shows a mob is nothing new The Constitutional Framers were gravely fearful of a mob takeover. They had already witnessed it up close and...
Ignorance Caused the Breach of our Capitol
Ignoring truth is not a defense Merriam Webster’s definition of ignorance tells us it’s a lack of knowledge, education, or awareness. By now, you cannot...
Wishing US a Can-Do Attitude
The winter solstice is a time of reflection Today (December 21) is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere....