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...

It is Almost Halloween in Our Village

“"The nice thing about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you're doing, someone else does." Immanuel Kant”

I love the little village I live in and Halloween is a much loved holiday around here and also a time with a lot of events that residents of the village are expected to participate in, not least important among them is to be at home, with your porch light on and a big bowl of candy by the door...

My Flower Garden

“Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. Henry Ward Beecher”

As we get closer and closer to winter, the leaves are changing colors and falling to the ground and there are very few flowers left to see in the wild or in the yards of my neighbors. I flipped through the many pictures of flowers I took this year and realized how important my flower garden is...

Living a Good Life - What Does It Mean?

“ "The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." —Anonymous”

Good life advice for us all I ran across this today and it struck a note with me and I felt compelled to share. I am going to look at this quote every morning and try to live my life accordingly

The Beauty of Family

“A Forest Bird Never Wants a Cage. Henrik Ibsen”

Whenever I see something like this during my walks in the woods and elsewhere - I am reminded that family is the most important thing of all

I Met a Friend While Walking in the Woods

“"Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."...”

I went for a walk in the woods yesterday, just outside of town along the river, and among the many wonderful sights and sounds I met this guy and he sat patiently as I tried to get just the right picture. I love walking in the woods, seeing, smelling and hearing Mother Nature at her best I...

The Elephant and The Jackass (Donkey)How did the Republican and Democratic Parties Get Their Animal Symbols?

“"'An Ass, having put on the Lion's skin, roamed about in the Forest, and amused himself by frightening all the foolish Animals he met with in his...”

In U.S. politics, the Democratic Party has been represented by a donkey and the Republican Party by an elephant for decades. But few people know how long they've symbolized the two big parties, or where the symbols even came from. The donkey's first use in political parlance to represent the...

Why The House And Senate Are Moving In Opposite Directions

“"When People are Divided, the Only Solution is Agreement" John Hume”

At first, I was a little skeptical of the narrative that Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation process could send the House and Senate moving in opposite directions. Usually in politics, a rising tide lifts all boats — so whichever party benefited from the Supreme Court nominee’s confirmation...

Democrats and Republicans - The Extnction of the Loyal Opposition and the Demise of the United States

“"A Two-Party System is Way Too Good for Those Two Parties" Penn Jillette”

It has been a long time since I posted a discussion - I am not sure from where to begin. I have been away from NT for quite some time because the constant hate speech, crap slinging and shouting down the other side rather than trying to discuss anything became too annoying to endure. I...

Changing Our Lives

We all want things to be better - for ourselves, for our families, for our friends, for our neighbors, for people everywhere. But where does making things better start? Your thoughts?