The South By Southwest Festival is in town, and the emphasis is so much more than music, film and food. The common denominator is the dynamic of change. And how we react and respond. Pennsylvania congressional winner Conor Lamb and the Parkland students are other agents of change, having a significant positive influence on our national conversation. Our elected officials need our help. Let's explore. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreOUR KIDS ARE SUMMONING UP THEIR COURAGE. IT'S OUR TURN.
The Florida school shooting may be the long-awaited catalyst that turns this mess around. The kids are summoning up their courage, and we owe them no less than to join them in addressing the key issues of the day. They're not going to let us forget them. Most notably, comprehensive common sense firearm regulation. However, this specific issue is also a great metaphor for the resolution of many other challenges for healthy communities. Come join me in the discussion. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreWe're Better Than This. The "New Normal"? Not On My/Our Watch...
Many cynics, skeptics and pundits are saying we're in a "new normal" of incivility, tribalism, irresponsible government and civic apathy. There is certainly considerable evidence to make that case, but we're not going to let that happen. Not on our watch. We are the seeds of positive change. And it's not even Spring. LET'S MOSEY!
Read more"The Post," Fake News And Our Challenge To Be Informed...
Some Mosey Information Sources
Thriving democracies require a free press and responsible journalism. I recently saw "The Post" movie, and was reminded of the important pillar of a free press to self-governance and a free society. Trump's assault on the media is a shot across our bow. We have many reasons to rise to our occasion with support for those who keep us informed. Journalists need our support, and we need their information to best equip us for engaged citizenship. Join me to reflect on these considerations. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreA MOSEY LOOK AT OUR MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE: PUBLIC EDUCATION
The issues of the day seem overwhelming. But if we slow down, pay attention and seek to be informed, Mosey style, we can glean down to high priority in a hurry. The answers are Public Education and Economic Opportunity. And the latter is dependent on the former. This latest Mosey commentary highlights four model programs that are setting the bar for effective community impact. They benefit children, teachers, parents, administrators and ultimately the communities they serve. They are bright lights of positive in a world of too much negative. They're making a difference. Read on and you'll be encouraged. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreE Squared...How Education and Economic Opportunity Make The Success Ladder More Accessible
My photo from the Santa Fe Square....
I wasn't good at math, but I understand E Squared--Education and Economic Opportunity. Their powerful interdependence and our neglect of both. So that much collateral damage is suffered domestically and around the world. Mass immigration, cultural, societal and governmental dysfunction can all be attributed to inadequate education and economic opportunity. Our neglect can be converted to stewardship if we rally our friend in the mirror, expect better of government, and rise to our collective occasions. I'm disappointed, but optimistic. And motivated. Read on. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreOn "Truthiness," Fake News, and Those Pesky Facts. We Can/Must Do Better.
"Truthiness" used to be a humorous concept coined by Mr. Colbert. But it's no longer that funny when so many are playing fast and loose with facts and the truth. We must have trust in each other and our institutions if we're to have an orderly functioning society. And we must be well-informed if we're to play our many roles. We're challenged with fake news, social media exploitation and a diminishing respect for well-researched facts that create knowledge and ultimately power. Join me to address the challenge of building a better-informed citizenry. It starts with you and me. LET'S MOSEY!
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