Wow! How did we get in this mess? The dysfunction. The angry rhetoric. The divisiveness. The lesson of the simmering frog might be informative. Let's use some critters to prompt us toward our better selves. And better participatory governance. Effective civic engagement. Let's see what the frog and Pogo have to do with our journey to healthier communities. LET'S MOSEY!

We have only a mercifully few more weeks of this seemingly endless presidential campaign. But we actually have more than two choices, and we need to make our vote count. So join me as I consider our options. Let's choose wisely and help family and friends do the same. LET'S MOSEY!

My Dad taught me that choices have consequences. And we see abundant evidence of that in the political arena and in too many dysfunctional institutions. Come Mosey with me as we look at some good and bad decisions, and hopefully come away motivated to choose wisely. Let's work together to make our choices matter. Our communities are depending on us. LET'S MOSEY!

An increasing number of military leaders, police chiefs, NRA members, and regular gun owners are joining a majority of U.S. citizens to proclaim, "Enough's enough. We must have responsible gun regulation." Read on and think for yourself. And Act! LET'S MOSEY!

My encounter with this bull elk near Rocky Mountain National Park was a profound experience. He represents calm strength. A mature appreciation of his own abilities. A measured response to all situations. Panic is his last resort. The Brexit events are our loud wakeup call to do some serious reflection and avoid the angry, emotional, uninformed actions that the Brits have brought upon themselves. We can and must do better. We've been warned. Let's rise to the occasion. Let's Mosey!