As we experience elections and celebratory holidays, let’s be grateful for our many blessings, mindful of our stewardship of our communities and families, and choose, act and vote accordingly. We can expound and pontificate, but others have often expressed it better. Let’s listen, too.
Read moreTWO QUESTIONS? 1) "ARE WE EFFECTIVE, OR ARE WE JUST BUSY?" AND 2) "WHAT DO WE DO MONDAY?"
The incompetence of the current Administration gives the majority of this Country an opportunity to reclaim this democratic experiment for the benefit of us all. We individuals can do better, and we can encourage our elected reps to reach across the aisle to improve their odds for effectiveness. Thanks for joining me to chart a better course. With gratitude…
Read moreLET'S PUT OUR DREAMS INTO ACTION...STARTING WITH OUR FRIEND IN THE MIRROR
As we near year-end, it’s natural to dream of what we’d like to experience in the New Year. This has been a harsh year in many ways…Politics, weather, economic setbacks, government incompetence and the Dallas Cowboys are all examples of existential challenges. We’re being called to rise to many occasions. Let’s Dream, Reflect, ACT!
Read moreOUR "MISTER ROGERS" WORDS FOR THE DAY INCLUDE: "DEI, EQUIVALENCE, FLIP-FLOP, HOPE AND WOKE...
We are being bombarded by many sources of campaign jargon, memes and talking head punditry. The buzz and noise are inescapable as we try to maintain our sanity while reconciling concepts like "DEI", "Flip-Flop" and being "WOKE." Recent dramatic changes in our political outlook give us a renewed sense of HOPE. I'm hopeful, knowing that constructive change requires constructive action. Thanks for joining me.
Read moreWOW! TIME FLEETETH...THEY GROW IN A HURRY...A SALUTE TO MY SON CLAYTON...
Wow! It happens so fast. We’re young. They’re not here, until they are. Then, they’re here and growing, and we wish WE could stop the aging process. But, we can’t. We try to make the most of it. My son is past his 5th decade and I’m reeling with a roller-coaster of emotions. Most of you can empathize. Join me. Reflect. Enjoy…
Read moreOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS...PERHAPS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS...
It’s that time of the Season for New Year’s Resolutions. Always an interesting challenge to address, ponder, pontificate and ignore…though we know we should know better. So, no matter our previous success record, we should examine our efforts and determine to improve. Our communities need our best selves, and resolutions such as these can improve our odds for success. Come join me and consider your possibilities.
Wishing you and yours a Happy and Productive New Year!
Read moreTHE MINING PAN METAPHOR...WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO...
A Past iACT (Interfaith Action of Central Texas) Austin Special Event…
Let me introduce my mining pan metaphor. We’ve got lots of holes to patch in our fragile world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the magnitude of challenge, but we have considerable resources and lots of communal energy to apply to their improvement. It starts with our Friend in the Mirror…joining others in working TOGETHER for constructive change. Our children and communities are counting on us. Let’s rise to our occasion.
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