Looking for Treasure

“"To me, reading through old letters and journals is like treasure hunting. Somewhere in those faded, handwritten lines there is a story that has...”

I came across this quote today and it reinforced to me the idea that "Our children as our future". "Watching toddler TV gives you the impression you are going to run across a lot more treasure chests in life than you actually do." Rachel Dratch I recently spent a week entertaining (some might...

A Unity ticket for 2024

“No Labels is working to ensure Americans have the choice to vote for a presidential ticket that features strong, effective, and honest leaders who...”

The Washington establishment is often so certain – and so wrong – about the future. Remember when they told you a Republican “red wave” was coming in the 2022 midterms? Or that Hillary Clinton had a “100% chance of winning the election” in 2016 against Donald Trump?Keep this in mind next time you...

Biden Losing Support in Key Demographics - Why?

“"The silver lining for Biden is that 20% of Black and Hispanic voters, and 21% of young voters surveyed also said they planned on voting for a...”

Latest USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll: - Trump now leads Biden with Hispanic voters (39%-34%). - Trump also now leads Biden with voters under 35 (37%-33%). - Support for Biden in the Black community has plummeted from 87% to 63%. The survey, conducted by USA Today and Suffolk...

The Democratic Party’s Undemocratic Opposition to No Labels

“"By opposing No Labels’ effort to secure nationwide ballot access for the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic Party is failing to live up to...”

The Democratic Party’s Undemocratic Opposition to No Labels Published |Updated Margaret White By opposing No Labels’ effort to secure nationwide ballot access for the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic Party is failing to live up to the central premise of the word...

Speaking to Us Yet Still Silent

“"There's very little you're not exposed to in New York City, in terms of ideas and physical things - sights, sounds, smells, different kinds of...”

I saw so many things and met so many people during our recent trip to New York City and each in their own way contributed to our enjoyment of the city, the trip and the experience - but so many of things I will remember forever were inanimate and prompted quiet contemplation rather than joy and...

is It Furniture or Art

““Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ― Pablo Picasso ”

During our trip to New York City In December, we saw so many things that I will never forget it is hard to pick what to share, but we ducked into the New York Historical Society across the street from central Park initially because it was cold and we wanted to get warm - but it turned out to be...

When You Walk in the Country, You are Never Alone

“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation...”

Winter arrived while we were sleeping last night, and as I sit in my den looking out the window and the accumulating snow and howling winds, I reflected on my adventures in the forests, along the waterways and across the fields of this piece of country paradise that I call home and the creatures...

Democrats' Aggressive Messaging Could BackFire and Motivate Huge Republican Turnout Next Week (A Scientific Look at Campaign Messaging)

“The hardest thing about any political campaign is how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning. Adlai E. Stevenson Read more at:...”

I came across this article which seems to take an unbiased, practical view of how the mid-term election campaign messaging is going and what science says about what effects the aggressive messaging and rhetoric - some of those are not exactly what I or others expected.  In my view, the Democrats...

Selection for Jobs, Promotions and Opportunities

“"True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes." Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax”

I think IKEA might have found the answer to selection (for jobs, opportunities, promotions) fairness.

The Undocumented Come and Go - Does No One Respect Boundaries

“"The only boundaries we have are in form. There are no obstacles in thought." Wayne Dyer”

I imagine that some pf you saw this as an opportunity to scream, spit vitriol and pummel others on the subject of illegal immigration and the undocumented. Sorry to disappoint, but this about the amazing birds and insects that come to visit me - and they are always welcome...