Spring has sprung, and we’ve got many reasons to be optimistic. So, why are so many of us still stressed, tired and sympathetic with this sculpture? Five years of poisonous politics, layered with 15 months of Covid-19…enough to take its toll on most of us. Memorial Day reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice. So, the least we can do is raise our game in civic engagement to honor those who enabled our attempts at self-governance. We The People are better than this. Our children deserve better than this. Come join me, and consider some positive options. LET’S MOSEY!
Read moreThis experiment in American Democracy has taken quite a beating of late. It’s frayed and worn, battered and beaten, with many holes to patch. But, we’re recognizing that fact, are better able to be we the people who become We The People in the rebuilding of this Country. I have great confidence in our potential to be catalysts for good. Please join me as I outline some suggestions for our consideration. Let’s do this. Together.
Read moreWow! What a horrible year we’re leaving. And while there are many reasons for New Year optimism, we’ve got lots of work to do as individuals and as engaged members of community if we’re to rise to our New Year’s occasion. We’ll need to be well informed and our healthiest best to serve ourselves, those dear to us and our communities. In this Mosey commentary, I reflect inspiration from Ann Richards and Tom Brokaw to spark my Better Angel New Year quest. Join me to see if some of this resonates. WISHING A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Read moreWe’re eager to leap into 2021, but it won’t be that easy. We’ve yet to extricate the current resident of 1600 Penn., and we’re still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, so energy and optimism are in short supply. As Joe Biden prepares for his ascendency, we need to convert our best civic impulses to action. As I see it, we’ve had Revelations, experienced some Revolutions, and are poised to make Resolutions. Come join me. Let’s resolve to do better.
Read moreWe’re experiencing the Great Unmasking of America, and that has nothing to do with Halloween. The past 5 years have given us the chance to see the real truth behind our masks of partisanship and phony rhetoric. We realize we can only fool ourselves and others for so long. The political dysfunction and covid-19 challenges require us to wear the healthiest mask and remove the other, so we can be most effectively engaged in community re-building. I’ve got great confidence that we can rise to our occasion. Our Country’s counting on us! Perhaps this Mosey Commentary will help you consider your role.
Read moreWe and Our Country are at a major inflection point. We’ve had a dramatic government leadership deficit in Washington, and the recent Presidential campaign “debate” was a painful reminder of the deficit at the top. Trump was unmoored from his tweets, White House lawn soundbites, and carefully orchestrated rallies. 90 minutes of unfiltered grievance from this big stage showed the world in full what we’ve all seen hints of from numerous sources. Our challenge of responsible citizenship could not be clearer, and the upcoming election is our time to acquit ourselves from letting down our guard in recent years. Join me to consider your role in this democracy-saving challenge. I’ve got confidence in us!
Read moreThe passing of John Lewis reminds us of the best in public service. He literally dedicated his entire life to fighting for the values we know are desirable for us, our children and our communities. But, most of us fall short in our individual roles in WE THE PEOPLE. Because we’re mortal, not as well informed as we should be, and have allowed our expectations to fall short of our Better Angels. We must raise our games and our expectations, in order to be more aspirational for our sakes and that of our children. Join me in my latest Mosey Commentary adventure. I appreciate your time and attention.
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