Tag Archives: democracy
| Thoughts On Inauguration Day |
January 21, 2013
Took the day off today from chores and to-do lists to share in this special day. Regardless of your political position, this is a day to bask in the glow of our democracy and remember how very lucky we are. When you think about what is going on inread more »
| Reflections on Election Day |
November 05, 2012
Several times on Election Day, I have been out of the country working on one book project or another. I missed the next-to-the-last presidential election. As I picked up a local English-language newspaper to read the election outcome, a man asked,read more »
| The Joy of Voting |
July 28, 2012
If I had my way, we would take the money out of politics. We would get rid of lobbyists. Elected officials would earn a small stipend and have to buy their own insurance--and no lifetime pension other than Social Security. Why should our elected offread more »
| 7 ways to de-puff eyes in under 5 minutes (VN Newsletter, July 12, 2012) |
July 12, 2012
"Great advice for these tired, baggy eyes; I love the spoon suggestion! You know I am going to try that as soon as possible." ~ Jennieread more »
| why I missed the 4th of july |
July 06, 2012
The U.S. today is like high school – full of cliques. Was it always this way? My vision is an independent and free-thinking America, not factions of “I’m more patriotic than you because ________ (fill in the blank).” read more »
| Political Involvement: Six Ways to Support Democracy | Most Liked |
June 21, 2012
I am seriously considering volunteering my time to work on the presidential campaign in a swing state. I am very worried about what is happening to our democracy and to our country.read more »
| All I want for Christmas is a middle class | Most Liked |
December 21, 2011
In the 1950s and 60s, the middle class was a huge, post-War economic powerhouse. In 2011, the middle class in Portland, as well as the nation, is dwindling away. What happened?read more »
| The Moral Busy Bodies Are at it Again |
October 14, 2011
We need to realize that Obama’s Identity Ecosystem would also seriously endanger anonymity and free speech, while giving the government the ultimate weapon for controlling an unruly populace...and only they will be able to say who is an unruly popuread more »
| Do You Feel Responsible for the Mess in Congress? | Hot Conversation |
July 31, 2011
If you voted, you most likely elected at least one person in Washington who is embroiled in the national embarrassment that is our current budgetary decision-making process. Is this costly impasse a direct result of your personal vote?read more »
I can sure relate to these conversations. I got divorced when my kids were small and met friends through my kids daycare and we have kept in touch over the years. They are good friends but I don't get to see them as much as I'd like to. This past mon
Very beautiful. I meditate when I get home from work. I get up at 5:30 and just can't get motivated to get up any earlier. When I wake up in the middle of the night, I immediately go to prayer. It's comforting. Teresa
May 25, 2012
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