Wow, What a year! Of Covid-19, too much nasty politics, and we Texans got a bad freeze as our love tap reminder from Mama Nature. But, we learned things. About ourselves, relationships, governments and priorities. I certainly did. Come along on this photo travelogue of my meanderings, and put them in context with your own. Our post-Covid life should be full of discovery and opportunity, because we have choices. We’ve learned some hard lessons, but they’ve been tempered by Grace. And, in my case…humor and music…ENJOY!
Read moreTIME TO PATCH SOME HOLES, REBUILD THIS COUNTRY AND OUR COMMUNITIES...
This experiment in American Democracy has taken quite a beating of late. It’s frayed and worn, battered and beaten, with many holes to patch. But, we’re recognizing that fact, are better able to be we the people who become We The People in the rebuilding of this Country. I have great confidence in our potential to be catalysts for good. Please join me as I outline some suggestions for our consideration. Let’s do this. Together.
Read moreCONSIDERING OUR NEW YEAR'S TRUTH AND MY PERSONAL "CHI" WITH ANN & TOM...
Wow! What a horrible year we’re leaving. And while there are many reasons for New Year optimism, we’ve got lots of work to do as individuals and as engaged members of community if we’re to rise to our New Year’s occasion. We’ll need to be well informed and our healthiest best to serve ourselves, those dear to us and our communities. In this Mosey commentary, I reflect inspiration from Ann Richards and Tom Brokaw to spark my Better Angel New Year quest. Join me to see if some of this resonates. WISHING A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Read moreLEAVING 2020...TEACHABLE MOMENTS OF REVELATION, REVOLUTION & RESOLUTION
We’re eager to leap into 2021, but it won’t be that easy. We’ve yet to extricate the current resident of 1600 Penn., and we’re still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, so energy and optimism are in short supply. As Joe Biden prepares for his ascendency, we need to convert our best civic impulses to action. As I see it, we’ve had Revelations, experienced some Revolutions, and are poised to make Resolutions. Come join me. Let’s resolve to do better.
Read moreTHE GREAT UNMASKING OF AMERICA...AND OUR HOPEFUL RESPONSE
We’re experiencing the Great Unmasking of America, and that has nothing to do with Halloween. The past 5 years have given us the chance to see the real truth behind our masks of partisanship and phony rhetoric. We realize we can only fool ourselves and others for so long. The political dysfunction and covid-19 challenges require us to wear the healthiest mask and remove the other, so we can be most effectively engaged in community re-building. I’ve got great confidence that we can rise to our occasion. Our Country’s counting on us! Perhaps this Mosey Commentary will help you consider your role.
Read moreHE MADE HIS CHOICES...LET'S LET OUR CHOICE BE HIS CONSEQUENCES
We and Our Country are at a major inflection point. We’ve had a dramatic government leadership deficit in Washington, and the recent Presidential campaign “debate” was a painful reminder of the deficit at the top. Trump was unmoored from his tweets, White House lawn soundbites, and carefully orchestrated rallies. 90 minutes of unfiltered grievance from this big stage showed the world in full what we’ve all seen hints of from numerous sources. Our challenge of responsible citizenship could not be clearer, and the upcoming election is our time to acquit ourselves from letting down our guard in recent years. Join me to consider your role in this democracy-saving challenge. I’ve got confidence in us!
Read moreWHY I'M ENCOURAGED..."WE THE PEOPLE" HAVE AWAKENED!
I’m encouraged because “WE THE PEOPLE” have awakened. In fits and starts, but with considerable purpose and progress. This has been an amazing and traumatic four years, but the great diversity of this Country have learned many lessons, regained our footing and are rising to our occasion. I’m confident that this progressive momentum will help us right this Ship of State. There is much at stake, but we are up to the task, if we commit ourselves to work TOGETHER and martial our collaborative resources for the common good. What a noble cause. Renewing our stewardship of a better future for us and our children. The Sky’s The Limit!
Read more