Political Divides Leave Us Wondering Why
We are perplexed about why we are so divided Our political divisions are perplexing, leaving us to ask, “Why?” Quick answers come to mind that...
Category: Nonpartisanship
Partisan Politics Destroys Democracy
Partisan politics forces us apart Partisan politics is nothing new. Our nation has endured political divides from the its very beginning. Ideologies force our perspectives...
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...
Justice Depends on Trusting What We Witness
We witness injustices all the time We are witness to injustices at a level human history has not experienced before. We endure news on a...
Basics Confound Understanding of Democracy
Democracy basics begins with a shared understanding The basics of democracy is expected to be understood by the nation’s citizens, especially by its leaders. A...
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...
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,...