Books, Uncategorized

Do you need a break?

At a time when chaos seems to rule our society it is easy to feel anxious and the need to escape for a bit. Widespread corruption that seems to go to the top of our government, climate change leading to incredibly hot days and forest fires, and no one intelligent seeming to be in charge. I have a remedy for you. Read my new book “Centurion Crew: A Mack Johnson Novel”. You will be taken to a world where men and women actively defend the constitution. Where bad actors run into the limits of evil doing, and the good guys make a stand using intelligence and guile. I wrote the book considering what could happen if an amoral fascistic person became president and there were persons with a mission to defend the republic. I think you will enjoy the book which is available on Amazon as an Ebook for $9.99.

Uncategorized

The Search for Truth and Meaning are the Bulwark for living well

Thanks for joining me!  Our world is currently drowning in information.  We are bombarded with it.  This website is dedicated to providing tools, insights, and questions to analyze what we are seeing in our world today.  To live well we need to be able to determine what is important, and make meaning of that information.  This website is meant to be a place for engagement, communication, education, and empowerment.  Knowledge and understanding are not useful if we do not take action so we will be sharing what actions we can take to improve our world in a principled way that is respectful of human dignity and value.

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

 

Opinion

Finding Light in Dark Times: A Call to Action

I hope you are enjoying your time as this life is the blessing we have been given. Do something to help others and you will help yourself. These times are dark, but we must be the light. Let’s work together to stop ignorance and evil from destroying the achievements of humanity. Let’s stay strong and March forward, one step at a time, to a better day.

Opinion

Hope must survive all disappointments

An important part of our jobs as decent people is to spread truth, positivity, help, and knowledge. We may live during a time of tremendous corruption and evil while not buying or selling that evil will win. Observe what is going on but don’t be consumed by it. Take breaks and spend time with others while spreading awareness of the beauty of life. Practice gratitude while working, preparing, and praying for better days. Research, share and act to increase goodness while holding corruption and evil accountable if only in your mind.

Opinion

Europeans had year-round tans back in the day

Scientists are coming to believe that people in Europe had dark skins until less than 3,000 years ago according to this article from New Scientist. DNA suggests that all humans have common ancestry that began in Africa, but of course we continue to suffer with racism. Many believe racism is the reason for the current Trump presidency and the chaos that goes with it. The narratives that we believe can be incredibly destructive. Research, learn, and act to save our republic and human civilization. Climate change is real and is not waiting for us to pull our heads out of the sand.

https://apple.news/AkwKdWo2hSeGt9JzOEri12w

Opinion

Crazy times and bad leadership

We are living in a time where the American political system has installed a president who appears incoherent and untrustworthy. Nations that were the closest of allies a few weeks ago are now being threatened with invasion and trade wars. Unqualified people are being placed in charge of federal agencies while the demand for good governance increase. Members of the new president’s team are saying we need to suffer an economic collapse to have a better future. America is in trouble and historians are making the point that it is easier to tear things down than to build them up. Do Americans feel like a massive mistake was made in the last election? There is a lot of evidence that they do. A lot of eligible voters stayed home because they thought their vote didn’t matter. An important reform for the future would be to have national vote by mail, and a voting holiday to support high turnout elections. I think the wisdom of the people becomes apparent when more people vote.

Opinion

To understand America you should watch “The Great Migration with Henry Louis Gates Jr.

I have watched the first episode of The Great Migration (PBS series) on YouTube and was amazed. The story of America cannot be told without understanding the story of Black people in this country. Watching this will make you a better person if you are open to it.

https://youtu.be/J8rtuX4M6OA?si=ABF_MPx1mhGK0n3U