Words to Live By

““Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It.” , George Santayana”

We live in a time where everyone, every generation, and every institution wants us to believe that their point of view, position on an issue or politics are the absolute truth and cannot be questioned. I believe that is rubbish and feel that we need to look to our history, to those who helped...

Discussion vs Pontification

The key difference between discussion and pontification is that the former is a dynamic process that involves both the audience and the messenger, while the latter is a static delivery mechanism for information that the messenger has deemed valuable Communication centers the audience, while...

Do problems Need Solutions or Just Someone to Blame?

““For every problem there is an answer. Empty your thoughts and allow the solution to visit you.” Anonymous”

Too many people (I included from time to time I am sure) are so focused on blaming someone for a problem, that they display no interest, enthusiasm or effort to actually solve the problem. This is the #1 problem with politicians masquerading as public servants at all levels of government. For...

A New Take on an Old Game

“"I can't tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own," Martin Handford says. ”

The Biden Administration was involved in a variation of this popular childrens' game recently.

The Number One Rule for Enjoying News Talkers

““I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.””

Do We Take Ourselves Too Seriously?

““A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing.” –Laura Ingalls Wilder”

I came across some very interesting quotes and sayings that we should all think about before we get all in a huff about a situation or about some comment some random individual makes. Perhaps we should consider source To me, political office should be like jury duty. You should just get a...

Democrats Losing Plurality Advantage

““Independents first outnumbered supporters of both major political parties in 1991 and have continued to do so since then, except in several years...”

More and more U.S> voters are unaffiliated with either of the major political parties. I would offer that this is a good thing for our country. Just one more reason why major election ballots should include more than the candidates of the Democrats and Republicans. What say you? Let's try...

What a Loser Looks Like in Court

“Donald Trump Court Room Sketch Artist Praised for 'Perfect' Depiction of Former President's 'Resting Loser Face'”

I for one am tired of the lying, preaching and pontificating and just want verdicts on all the trials. But I saw this article and the sketch just said "Loser" to me. Do you agree? The picture tells the story but this sketch is even better Read the entire article Donald Trump Court Room...

You Made Your Bed Now You Must Lie In It

““You've made your bed now lie in it…” first appeared around 1590 as the Middle French proverb “comme on faist son lict, on le treuve” (“As one...”

I would like people to share an instance / example from the current situation in our country or the world that seems to fit this subject. I will start -- Many large U.S. cities, who have stablished themselves as "Sanctuary Cities" find themselves in dire straits financially, with rising crime...

Ancient Egyptian Wisdom for Modern Life

“"The tongue of experience holds the most truth"”

As many other cultures have done throughout time and across the world, ancient Egyptian culture generated its fair share of proverbs. Rooted in a history that spans millennia, these proverbial gems have passed down wisdom through countless generations. Many of these ancient proverbs are 100%...