Democracy Shines Across Hemispheres: Guatemala and Taiwan Demonstrate Peaceful Elections, Transfer of Power I wrote this tagline about 24 hours before I saw the podcast at the end of this piece post on NPR… Certainly no secret that I love NPR, #ILoveNPR And as a political scientist. I am delighted to see at the top …
Subtly Supreme
Bloganuary writing promptWhat makes a good leader?View all responses So many bits come to mind, considering what makes a good leader, results only, or the whole enchilada...? Since we all return to dust and The Almighty likely won't consider your wallet or bank accounts, it really must be a wholistic, holistic approach that informs the …
Dark and Light
Funny things about Dark and Light, I seek the Light from within, the Light that inspires and energizes, But I also appreciate the Dark, especially this time of year, Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, as shadows fall early, and Sunrise is late, I like darkness through much of the house, only small lamps on in …
No Nukes
Bloganuary Prompt: “If you could un-invent something, what would it be?” If I could un-invent one thing, it would have to be nuclear weapons. I was going to say “war” or “guns” or “missles” or evil…but those seem too … imaginary … like not possible… But No Nukes …? I can get behind that. For …
And Again, Reset
Every time my kids head to their mom’s, I know it’s for the best and balance and I’ll see them in a couple days (or sooner), And I’m not sure whether it’s with all of us being sick and the bumps of the new year starting off and any other myriad of things, but I’m …
So Much Love!
Bloganuary Prompt: “Can you share a positive example of where you've felt loved?” So timely, this prompt, so overwhelming and humbling is the love, Back to work on-site after the new year, first time since I was home sick, then working from home while my kids were sick, And so SO good to see people …
Bloganuary So Far
Gotta say, so far I'm quite taken, inspired, and enjoying Bloganuary. Just what is "Bloganuary"...? Well, there are MANY greater minds than me from WordPress and the Blogasphere that can likely answer better, but essentially it's a campaign that WordPress highlights each January to prompt blogging and the writers that put up the content. It's a new prompt …
Ha! Clutter Everywhere
Bloganuary Prompt: “Where can you reduce clutter in your life?” I laughed out loud when I saw this prompt. Oh my! I live in a modest house with three school-age kids; I clutter in every room, every corner… I’m chronically faced with the task of reviewing, refreshing, What to keep ? What to donate ? …
Legacy: Martin Luther King Jr.
Lots of readings and remembrances of Martin Luther King Jr were had on Monday; we’ve come a long way, in some ways; still a long way to go toward equality in these United States of America. Attitudes, systems, structures need to bend toward treating all peoples the same. So a couple bonus shares this year, …
Dolphin, Joy!
Bloganuary Prompt; “What is your favorite animal?” The first animal that came to mind, but that, for sure was a dog. I’ve had five dogs in my adult life, all of them brought different levels of companionship and happiness and insight on human, other animal relationships. But if I think about my favorite animal, I …
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