As we experience elections and celebratory holidays, let’s be grateful for our many blessings, mindful of our stewardship of our communities and families, and choose, act and vote accordingly. We can expound and pontificate, but others have often expressed it better. Let’s listen, too.
Read moreIT'S THE TIME OF THE SEASON FOR CHILLING A BIT...BUT, JUST "A BIT," PLEASE!
An image I borrowed from the “interwebs” during our past monster “Snowmageddon”…
Ahhh, September! Cooling temps, football madness, sweater weather (occasionally), pots of chili, charity fundraisers, energized politicos, gluttonous squirrels on a relentless mission, gluttonous politicians on their relentless mission. And we’ve got lots of choices. Let’s pledge to be better informed so we can choose wisely. Our children and communities are counting on us…
Read moreCELEBRATING WATERLOO RECORDS...PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE...
Waterloo Records Founder, Owner and Godfather, John Kunz. Here hosting Sara Hickman (L) and Spike Gillespie for an in-house event…
Austin’s Waterloo Records has played a significant role in Austin’s music life for decades. Many patrons and artists have counted on Waterloo Records to inspire a meeting of hearts, minds, performance and wallets for the creation and appreciation of the music of our lives. Thanks, Waterloo! You make a positive difference in so many ways…
Read moreTWO QUESTIONS? 1) "ARE WE EFFECTIVE, OR ARE WE JUST BUSY?" AND 2) "WHAT DO WE DO MONDAY?"
The incompetence of the current Administration gives the majority of this Country an opportunity to reclaim this democratic experiment for the benefit of us all. We individuals can do better, and we can encourage our elected reps to reach across the aisle to improve their odds for effectiveness. Thanks for joining me to chart a better course. With gratitude…
Read moreI COULDN'T SAY IT BETTER...THEY ALL HAVE...THANKS FOR JOINING ME...
MY FAVORITE TEXAS HATTERS SPECIAL, WITH A FT. STOCKTON, TX. ROADRUNNER ACCENT…
The world is a mess right now, and it’s hard to gain perspective. However, we’re always privy to the thoughts and writings of those who might enlighten us. I hope you’ll appreciate and enjoy these reflections from a diversity of sources. No matter what, we still have much for which to be grateful. I’m grateful that you’re taking the time to engage this piece…PEACE!
Read moreSOLUTIONS MAY BE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT...ACROSS THE AISLE
Compromise, Mediation, Negotiation, Agreement…begin with a handshake…
We The People have allowed the political hacks to hijack our bipartisan “system” of government, and we wind up with a constantly bickering ineffective circus…with no fun animals to distract us. I’m convinced that we can greatly improve the odds for better governance by encouraging our most capable political reps to work ACROSS THE AISLE. Join me for some thoughts in that regard…
Read moreMAKING A LATE-COURSE CORRECTION...HOPING YOU'LL JOIN ME...
Painting by Jim Torok…Layered oil-painting birthday cake by Franco Mondini-Ruiz…
It goes without saying, but I’ll say it. Our world, country and state are in crisis mode, but we can’t give up. We each must serve our communities as best we can, with whatever resources we’re able to share. I’ve realized that I must honor the aging and wear and tear on mind, body and spirit if I’m to best serve myself and those for whom I care. This is a constantly evolving process. Wishing us all good luck in our efforts!
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