I really need to stop listening to NPR! This time they were talking about diversity in the work place, a good subject for discussion. However, when a gentleman called in to state they had hired a diversity guru in his business to help the employees work through the knotty subject of welcoming diversity, it began …
Lament of a Liberal
I was raised in a staunch Republican family. As a very young girl I read volumes on history, novels based on historic figures, and loved learning about the birth of our country. My first introduction to politics and our election process was during the 1952 election cycle. At the age of 14 I had the …
What Was That Thing Last Night?
I was in a speech club in high school that included our debate team. I know what a debate sounds like, and it sure as heck does not sound like last night! You can learn a lot from musical comedy. The following is from Chicago , the song is "Class": Whatever happened to fair dealing?And …
Strong Women, Oh My?!
Who knew? Kamala Harris has warmth! Wasn't she just a cold, hard District Attorney turned Senator? Well, people, I knew. Granted, as a Californian I was closer to the source, but she first burst into my awareness as a Senator interrogating cabinet members on the hot seat. After watching her brilliant questioning, her total command …
A Little Bit Racist
This segment is dealing with bigotry, racism, and cultural prejudice. All of those feelings generally emanate from a dislike, or fear of the "other", although as shown later there is also the element of simply crossing the norm and appearing "out of place". Unfortunately, I have heard a few radio voices or read opinion pieces …
Divide and Conquer?
I grew up loving the history of this country, the good, the bad and the ugly. Watching the 'good' rise in the aftermath of WWII was exhilarating and seemed to give tribute to our aspirational foundation. Our forefathers created this country with high hopes for equality and individual freedom, but unfortunately were forced to do …
Golden Flakes Among the Dirt
An Open Letter to a Friend
My True Confession
I speak from a breaking heart and a sad realization that this situation our country is in has been changing my character in the eighth decade of life. I have never wanted to cost a worker their job, even when said worker was inadequate or had other annoying issues. "Walk in their shoes", see their …
An Imperfect Patriot
As I write this, my neighbors land is dotted with flags of every size. Red, white and blue sparklers and banners are waving in the faint breeze. The stars and stripes even grace tents they've erected for shade. They are about to hold a large party. There will be laughing, loud music, drinking, and fireworks. …
Our Soldiers, Our Country
I am now waiting for all those persons sending posts to face book "supporting" our armed forces, insinuating that only their beloved president and his followers supported our troops adequately, to jump in and ask for further intelligence on the allegations that Russia has placed a bounty on our soldiers heads. I imagine it will …
The Freedom of Age 
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