Civility… In Step with Betty Ford in Grand Rapids, Michigan 25 Jan 201924 Jan 2019 Grand Rapids, Michigan is the home of Gerald Ford's Presidential Library and Museum. While attending a work function, I found time to peruse its offerings, some rather routine items, others…
Civility… An Open Letter to President Obama and Former Governor Romney on How to Get Elected 13 Oct 201213 Oct 2012 Dear President Obama and Former Governor Romney, As election day nears and we the people cast our votes for leader of the United States of America, I find that neither…
Civility… It’s Leap Year Ladies! 28 Feb 201228 Feb 2012 Ladies, it's your year! I guess you realize by now that this is leap year, which of course means we get an extra day. I can remember this by the…
Civility… A Big French Kiss 12 Sep 201112 Sep 2011 Uncle Dwight has written 'me' above his head.Yesterday, on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11/2001 attacks, I received several heart felt words of sympathy and good thoughts from friends, acquaintances,…
political… September 11 – Site and Hindsight 11 Sep 2011 My friend Paula and I in front of the site in 2007Today marks the tenth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Events in remembrance are planned, television…
political… Where Will the Next Riots Appear? 10 Aug 201110 Aug 2011 Last year the unrest among the youth was in Paris. This year it is London. Where will the next displays of unhappiness appear? Will it be Chicago? New York? Or…
family… How Do We Learn To Trust Again? 9 Apr 20119 Apr 2011 Many of us claim to be skeptical, trusting little. Yet I find this isn't true at all. I think the majority of us trust constantly, even if we know better…
political How Donald Trump Can Win America 8 Apr 20118 Apr 2011 On the cusp of the government shut-down, Donald Trump is appearing on every outlet that will give him the air time to pre-campaign for the 2012 elections. At least I…
Entertainment… How to Throw a Party in less than 24 Hours 24 Feb 201124 Feb 2011 I have decided to throw a triple, family birthday party on the spur of the moment. The problem; the party will be tomorrow evening. It didn't start out this way.…
political What is Happening in Wisconsin 23 Feb 201123 Feb 2011 What is going on in Wisconsin? I've been trying to understand why Governor Walker, tea party candidate, would suddenly want less representation for his people. Although I don't profess to…