~ Four months after my post about the best and worst, I admit that my hope and engagement have diminished to new lows. There has been less blogging, less engagement, less socialization, and less hope. I know that gurus, spiritualists, and Native American wisdom speak to the idea that what we focus on grows. As…
~ Reading this book was both hard and insightful. Zephyr Teachout’s premise is corporations have become too big and powerful, thereby dominating both our economic and political systems. Teachout argues that the consolidation of power in large corporations (monopolies) across sectors like agriculture, technology, and finance is a primary threat to American democracy, leading to…
From my perspective, our democracy is in deep decline. It has been for many years, and accelerating under the Trump administration. There has been an expansion of the executive power, abuse of presidential power, ignoring of the laws and procedures, extreme partisanship of agencies and government positions, and gerrymandering. Additionally, Trump and the media are…
~ I wish that I had a clear plan and purpose like so many other people. Instead, I allow life circumstances and my emotions to toss me around like a ship on stormy waters. This has been exaggerated by the chaotic nature of this political administration who seem intent on retribution, undermining democracy, personal gain,…
Cray Cray City ~ public theater the folly of government politics in play ~ I’m disappointed over the impeachment farce. Even though it was clear President Trump was never going to be impeached, I had thought we might have a real trial, with witnesses and a more public examination of his actions. I’m a Democrat/…
Vote for Love ~ what are you voting for fear and division or love and inclusion releasing the need to judge beyond ideas of right and wrong I’ll meet you there where we become one in mind and heart a beautiful tapestry of human diversity singing the songs of family ~ May you vote for…
Vote your Values We face very important choices for our future, today and every day, not just on election days. I have been rallying for Jill Stein based on my desire for a government that better serves the people, valuing people and planet over profits. At times, I feel fiery and angry over many things…
Pondering Politics These are my views on politics in the United States. My goal is to look deeper into ourselves and our political system to find the root problems, engage in compassionate dialog and work towards meaningful reform. I don’t usually write about politics, but I’m truly saddened by the state of our country, political system…
writing to freedom 