It started with ribbons and has shifted to a safety pin. They are called awareness ribbons and, I would assume an awareness pin. They are used to show support for a cause. Well, that is what they developed into anyway.… Continue reading

 I’m really not surprised but disappointed with the reaction I receive to some of my postings. I’m not disappointed when folks don’t agree with my observations, but disappointed when it appears to offend them. I just find it difficult to write… Continue reading

 This blog is about perceptions I had as a child growing up. There were basically three worlds that I was aware of. I lived in one of them. My world was below the bridge, the other two above. Those other… Continue reading

 I have made several attempts to write something this morning. It just isn’t happening. I don’t expect it will make much difference to others but it does bother me. My thoughts are stuck in a place I can’t seem to reach.… Continue reading

 I spent a great deal of time yesterday trying to understand. As the millennials ” protest ” or ” riot ” whichever way you choose to view it, I heard many people saying they are afraid. I can certainly understand… Continue reading

 There is no more discussion. The decision has been made. Time to move on. It is my hope that the wounds of battle can be healed and we all work together. Just as casting your vote was a civic duty,… Continue reading

 What does it say about the American people when they are unwilling to publically support their candidate ? Isn’t that what just happened ? I am surprised by the result. I did not support either of the major candidates and said… Continue reading

 It’s election day in America. I, along with the majority of the folks I know, are tired of the whole thing. This has undoubtedly been the most divisive campaign I have ever witnessed. Little of the issues were discussed but a… Continue reading

 I try to write something every day. It is usually just whatever is on my mind. Could be just about anything. I do employ a few filters, subjects I do not write about. There are issues that one should deal… Continue reading

 It is not a popular opinion, of that I am aware, but an opinion I hold nonetheless. I believe each us has a role to play. That role was assigned at birth and it is our mission to complete that… Continue reading