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Will “We the People of the United States” Keep Our Republic?

February 7, 2025

On the closing day of the US Constitutional Convention in 1787, the fundamental governmental document guiding our nation was drafted. Pennsylvania delegate Dr. Ben Franklin was asked by a citizen, “Well, Doctor, what have we got…a Republic or a Monarchy?” Dr. Franklin replied: “A Republic, if you can keep it.” Recent events raise that question … More Will “We the People of the United States” Keep Our Republic?

Motivational Music Monday

February 4, 2025

OOOPPPPS..except it’s Tuesday. Please forgive me. I had an unexpected visit from a beloved family member from out of town that I haven’t seen for a few years. I had planned this for weeks, but I got caught up in visiting and so I forgot to post it. But we can still use some Motivational … More Motivational Music Monday

Don’t Forget to Be Blissful!

February 2, 2025

I’ve often mentioned that John and Hank Green are some of my real-life heroes. I relied heavily on their free Crash Course videos when I was homeschooling. At the end of each video, John would say, “Don’t forget to be awesome.” So this Sunday morning, I wanted to share that wisdom with my readers by … More Don’t Forget to Be Blissful!

President Trump’s Blame Game Based on “Common Sense” Ignores the Fact that US Air Traffic Controllers are 84% Male and 75% White

February 1, 2025

Shock is an appropriate reaction when the US President reacts to a national tragedy not with calls for support and comfort for those who have lost loved ones, not with soothing words for the millions of Americans who travel by air every year and who fear meeting a similar fate, and not with reassurances that … More President Trump’s Blame Game Based on “Common Sense” Ignores the Fact that US Air Traffic Controllers are 84% Male and 75% White

Tragedy Over DC: Hypocrisy Over Comfort?

January 30, 2025

When I woke up this morning and read about a commercial jet and a military helicopter crashing together above Washington DC and then plunging into the Potomac river, all I could do was cry. I mourned the loss of life, and it hit me particularly hard because I consider DC to be my home town, … More Tragedy Over DC: Hypocrisy Over Comfort?

Welcome to the Year of the Yin Green Wood Snake

January 29, 2025

Tonight is our celebration of Lunar New Year, which is the start of the new year in some, but not all, Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, and Korea. It is the biggest holiday in China, which is the most populous country in the world, so it’s a pretty big deal. It is a week-long holiday … More Welcome to the Year of the Yin Green Wood Snake

Some good news for us who have bird feeders

January 29, 2025

When we moved into our new house, some families gave us different bird feeders. We had never had bird feeders at our old home because it was so forested. We love seeing the birds that now gather around our porch. However, it also seems like a responsibility to me. Once birds start counting on food … More Some good news for us who have bird feeders

Are you upset about the news lately? It’s time to Shock and Activate

January 28, 2025

At the end of the first week of President Trump’s 2025 term, so many of my friends have said things to me like “I’m so sad (or worried or depressed” or “I can’t believe he has done so many terrible things already” or “I just feel awful all the time” or “I can’t watch/read/hear about … More Are you upset about the news lately? It’s time to Shock and Activate

Motivational Music Monday: Lunar New Year Edition-A Million Possibilities

January 27, 2025

“过年好！” (Guònián hǎo!). According to the Internet, that means Happy New Year in some variety of the Chinese languages, although I don’t know if that is true. If not, those in the know please correct me. This Wednesday, January 29, is the Chinese Lunar New Year. Now, there are several other Asian New Years coming, … More Motivational Music Monday: Lunar New Year Edition-A Million Possibilities

Motivational Music Monday: MKL Edition

January 20, 2025

Given that today is the official holiday for our national celebration of that magnificenct man of peace, love, and equality, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I share this song that is based on some of his simplest and wisest teaching, along with a prayer for us all on this special day. The artists are both … More Motivational Music Monday: MKL Edition