A life that should be celebrated every day. THE GREATEST AMERICAN LEADER OF THE 20TH CENTURYWhat is greatness in leadership? Most importantly, one should be true to principles, possessing the integrity and dedication to follow their mission without compromise. They should have the ability to fulfill their goals despite inevitable obstacles.…
The extreme polarization in America as well as in our expanding global society has reached a crisis, the essence of which pits intellect vs. ignorance.The Legitimization of Ignorance continues…ELECTION 2020: TWO NATIONS IN ONE Ineptly and irresponsibly responding to a pandemic, open support for hate groups, cozying up to vicious dictators…
The Greatest Generation endured the Great Depression and World War II, leaving behind a powerful legacy of commitment, integrity and responsibility. This is a brief account of a major reason why it has been squandered by succeeding generations. (Written in the ‘90’s, baby boomers are today’s seniors.) A LEGACY SQUANDERED…
HOW DID WE GET HERE?The thriving intellectual climate, nurtured by New Deal policy that had loosened the bonds of poverty and expanded the American middle class was overwhelmed by the violence of the tumultuous ‘60’s. Manipulation of the system using hate and fear to further divisiveness became the weapons of…
BALANCE: PREFACEThe pendulum swings…back and forth…back and forth; sometimes just a bit; at times more violently; occasionally enough to go over the top. This is the natural history of our planet and of human society. When it swings over the top, a major cataclysm; in nature, mass extinction; in society,…
BALANCE: PREFACE BALANCE: JUSTICE AND ENFORCEMENTDo people want to vent their emotions or seek a lasting solution to our problems?An ongoing crisis in our society has come to the forefront once again. Addressed often throughout the history of this nation; frequently as a headline or editorial; it has at times…
The world hasn’t experienced a global cataclysm since World War II. How many remember the horrors and hardships? There hasn’t been a major pandemic in over a hundred years. No one remembers. Through generations, distractions and complacency have caused society to drift far from the ability to truly comprehend the…