“From my youth to now, many decades later, this song speaks. And through its many renditions, this song speaks to us. To those who will listen. For those who yearn, and believe. Thank You, Woody. “This land is your land, this land is my land From California to the New York island From the redwood …
Category: politics
VOTE
It's frickin' fundamental. You're given a voice, a say in the matter! USE IT. We completed our ballots. Dropped off the envelopes at the County Registrar's Office this week. Your vote is your voice in a democracy. It's a fundamental tenet of our society. Don't squander it. Your opinion matters. Your voice matters. Let it …
Let The Noise Go
Let the noise go. Life’s too short to let that noise distract you for long. Let it go, fall away, “like water off a duck’s back,” so the saying goes. It takes a certain strength I think, To let acknowledge whatever “it” is, and feel some of what it offers, and then, THEN, let it …
A Week In Pictures
What a week; so many different aspects; here are some of the highlights. Early up, more often; helps sooth the anxieties of the day. Halloween is coming; decorations in the neighborhood. One of my favorite bands from long ago; listened anew; it was great. That debate; WOW; I wish I’d had a bit of whisky …
In the Wake of Debate
What did we learn tonight? Anything new? Two candidates trying to make a case, who’s case? Hard to tell. Attacks attacks attacks. Rude, and rude in reply. Off topic, off the rails, unhinged, unraveled. One thing I took away, one thing again and again: I want a president who will lift up the country, lead …
The Universe and The Time: Carpe Diem, Vita Brevis: Seize the Day, Life is Short
From The Universe and The Time blog: "Carpe Diem, Vita Brevis" in other words, "Seize the Day, Life is Short"~ I stumbled across this blog a while back. Another iteration of a reminder we all need frequently - make the most each day; relish in the ordinary; we know not the hour or the day …
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This Is Community
We received this letter in the mail recently; it’s the second such letter since the pandemic took hold and shelter in place began. The message this letter conveys is, “We’re in this situation together. There are people and organizations that want to help those in need; there are people Rut want to help you. Let’s …
All Houses Shake
Let's start this way, from the Book of Luke, Chapter 6. “I will show you what someone is like who comes to me,listens to my words, and acts on them.That one is like a man building a house,who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock;when the flood came, the river burst against that housebut …
So Many Messages, One Purpose
There are so many ways, so many takes, but in the end just one purpose, I think: EQUALITY. After 400 years a society, and almost 250 years a country, let it be so: that all people are equal and should be treated as such. These names come to mind: Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Harry Edwards, …
Labor Day
The late 19th Century saw the labor movement gain ground. As the turn of the century approached the movement spurred popular support to such degree that national, and international holidays were established to recognize and celebrate workers around the world. During this same time more reasonable norms were established for number of working hours, and …
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