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!
Read moreBy The People, For The People. Let's Re-Brand! Make Some Old School Values New Again.
My photo of dear departed Congressman J.J. "Jake" Pickle reminds me of the best in public service. He understood constituent relations, political compromise and the art/science of effective communications. Our recent extended period of poor BIPARTISAN political leadership has been a painful reminder that we've got serious challenges with participatory government. And it's not just the fault of our elected officials. We citizens/voters have been complicit to an extent, by fault or default. And we know we can and must do better. This latest Mosey commentary may be helpful in your personal/public deliberations. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreOur Noisy Wakeup Call...Mosey Observations On Politics, Parties & Principles
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!
Read moreMy Dad Was Right...Choices Have Consequences...Let's Choose Wisely!
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!
Read moreGun Sense, Nonsense & Common Sense...Observations from a gun owner
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!
Read moreOur Brexit Lesson... A Test Of Character
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!
Read moreToo Much Regulation? Want Less Government? Whoa, Friends! A Great Mosey Topic...
This favorite photo from Santa Fe is a reminder of the clear air and sky of the Southwest. And a reminder that we're stewards of clean air and water and much else. Many politicos are quick to denounce regulatory policies, want to cut them and cut taxes in their quest for "limited government." Let's discuss the issue calmly off the campaign trail. Read On and let's Mosey around the issue. Thanks for joining me.
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