Our national mirror has reflected the best and worst of us over the past two years. The political campaigns showed that too many of us had ignored the economic plight of too many of our fellow citizens, while the federal government was ignoring the best interests of most of us. The Presidential election capped off this period of turmoil, while the Women's Marches provided a counter-balancing responsive energy. And, speaking of women, Mother Nature has probably been the most significant influence on the challenges of community building. We've each got a role to play. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreWe won't know the magnitude of the tragic Texas Coastal damage for weeks and months, but the media images bring an immediate flood of emotions to most of us. Those of us out of harm's way are grateful to our core, and wish Grace to those directly impacted. However, many of us can't escape a sense of guilt that we ought to be more involved with those recovery efforts. Ought to be driving that direction with supplies and our willing volunteer selves. But logistical and practical realities preclude most of those impulses. So, what can/should we do? This Mosey Commentary might help. Read on. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreCharlottesville, North Korea, Afghanistan, Washington. Disruption, dysfunction, serious ideological differences (real and perceived) that divide us and prevent constructive community building. We have many holes that need to be patched, and the challenges can easily overwhelm. But thoughtful reflection and committed attention to our priority issues can move us forward. Effective education and economic opportunity should command much of our attention, but there are many ways we can serve. This Mosey Commentary may be helpful as you reflect on your personal role. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreWow! What a range of behaviors we're witnessing in the public arena. We can't help watching and there's no place to hide. The good news is that an increasing number of politicos, journalists and pundits are saying that the blame game, divisive rhetoric and nastiness have got to be dialed back. We can't have a healthy society and functional self-governance until we practice civility, collaboration and mutual respect. I refuse to accept that this can't be done. As usual, this begins with our friend in the mirror. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreObamacare, Trumpcare. Lots of rhetoric, lots of blame, few practical solutions. Too little effective political leadership, with sufficient bipartisan blame to go around. We've got to encourage the R's and D's to work together in the public interest. We deserve better, they owe us better. And they're getting excellent healthcare while they're creating a stalemate. Let's consider some of the key debate factors and consider how we all might help move the process ahead. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreMost of us have the ability to shift our personas to meet varying interpersonal circumstances. We can turn on the charm or toughen up as required. My sister and I naturally default to kind and gentle, but have both been in professional roles that required tougher personas. I've recently found myself swept up in too much snarky social media jousting, and I don't like me in that role. I'd rather join the many good folks who are community building, rather than spend more time tearing people down...with little to show for it. My latest Mosey Commentary outlines my rationale for reining in my lesser instincts. You might find this helpful, too. Come join me. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreI'm divulging no secret that we're living in a much too uptight world. Too many angry, quick-tempered folks. Possibly that friend in our mirror. Road rage, unprovoked shootings, hate groups, fear-mongering politicos and media reps so happy to exploit same to boost ratings. And corporate advertisers play to our fears about our health and safety. Sound familiar? Lots of reasons to be uptight. Many we can't control. But, we can choose to have fun, see the humor in life and not take ourselves so seriously. This Mosey Commentary offers some suggestions as to how we might lighten up and liven up. Let's Mosey!
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