Category Citizenship

Strawberry Fields

I recently witnessed the video of two military-clad agents chasing a migrant through cultivated fields of strawberries in California. As the chase proceeded into the distance, I was struck by a haunting feeling – a sense from a dream of… Continue Reading →

Behind the Mask

Many of us watched incredulously as a city mayor was taken into custody for trespassing at a facility used to jail fellow human beings. As surreal as that scene was, I was struck by the fact that law enforcement personnel,… Continue Reading →

Infamy

I have often wondered if I would recognize historical moments as they occurred or if they would be cloaked by the routine of life only to be appreciated later in hindsight. I need wonder no longer. I’ve witnessed history before… Continue Reading →

Sifting Through Ashes

The American People built and supported many great institutions that have been the envy of the world. These institutions are the infrastructure of government that support our society and quite literally provide the foundation, security, and opportunity for us to… Continue Reading →

Cruelty of Privilege

Having just witnessed a man of privilege brandishing a chainsaw while bragging about the many people his actions have ejected into unemployment, I am heartsick. I understand how an individual in power may lose his way, but this occurred in… Continue Reading →

Blood: An Exquisite Miracle

Blood is nothing less than a miracle. It circulates through our bodies carrying oxygen and nutrients to all organs and transports carbon dioxide away to be expelled. It is on the front line in healing wounds and fighting infections. Without… Continue Reading →

Leaders

Leaders require followers. In historical eras, the relationship between the two was defined by birth; leadership positions were attained by bloodline and decree, not by competency or merit. Those outside the ruling caste served the will of the noblemen. Freedom… Continue Reading →

Political Debates

There was a time when I considered debates, particularly political debates, to be an informative discourse wherein opposing or alternative viewpoints were aired and discussed. Probing questions served to illuminate the strength or weakness of a given position and we,… Continue Reading →

Character

I want to vote for someone who is a good person as my representative in government. That desire is particularly strong when it comes to voting for President. It may sound cliché, but character does indeed matter. We have all… Continue Reading →

A Small Life – Revisited

[Listen to the audio version by using the player below.] This began with a comment from my sister, who said she was thankful for her small life. I’ve written about this before, but the concept has lingered in my thoughts…. Continue Reading →

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