Teachers Teach The Power Of Voting
A bias for teachers In the spirit of full disclosure, I must admit a bias in favor of those who teach. My bias favors anyone...
Category: Winner-takes-All
A Political Mistake Promises Dire Consequences
A political party mistake Mistakes happen all the time. Sadly, I must report that the Oregon Democratic Party (DPO) is actively making a mistake that...
Earth Day Reminds Us Of Our Variety
Variety on Earth Day Earth Day, celebrated this past Sunday, moved me to consider the variety of nature. Mother Earth’s natural abundance truly is amazing...
Being Fair In Politics Allows Minority Voices
Winning isn’t always fair Our nation’s politics seem to push against being fair in favor of quick solutions. The left pushes against the right and...
Presidential Election 2016: The Rest Of The Story
Paul Harvey was a story teller Years ago, Paul Harvey, a radio broadcaster, regaled us with behind-the-scenes segments called, “The rest of the story.” The...
A Cancer Is Attacking Our Presidential Elections
The winner-takes-all cancer There is a cancer that is ever-present during our presidential elections. It’s an insidious invasion that is often ignored or not even...
Treasured Voices Give Us Focus
Voices have much to offer us We listen to voices all our lives to guide us, inspire us, and encourage us to do something. Parents,...
Careless Thinking Is Washington’s New Normal
Careless actions monopolize the news Have you ever been careless? If you’re anything like me, I assume you have. When we’re careless, mistakes are made,...
Our Future Is Filled With The Possible
The possible takes many forms Envisioning what is possible has taken on a high focus these past few days. First, imagining the possible is a...
It Takes Courage To Face Our Future
Courage is needed in the face of an attack It takes courage to admit a mistake or that you’re wrong. It takes courage, sometimes, to...