When I came across a list of books by the, then 24, Democratic presidential candidates, I decided I was going to read them. Luckily, the major candidates have whittled down, so I’ve read 11 of the books available (not all have books). Interestingly, no bookstore had them all. One would think they would have a… Continue reading 11 Books Read by Democrat Presidential Candidates
Tag: Being Frank About Life
Where Have All Our Leaders Gone?
Every morning I wake up with many questions running through my head. One of the questions is always about leadership. I wonder if I have been a good leader? Have I set a good example? Have I inspired anyone to do better recently? Have I encouraged others to take risks knowing I will be there… Continue reading Where Have All Our Leaders Gone?
Educators Unite
I’ll begin by saying I’m not an organizer and have never organized a protest of any sort that I can recall. What I’m about to propose I freely give the mantle for someone else to hang and run with it. I’ll also say what I’m about to propose is radical, out-of-the-norm in many ways, and… Continue reading Educators Unite
Kangaroo Congress + Kangaroo President = Kangaroo Courts
Each time President Trump does something outlandish and illegal, the Democrats talk about settling it in the courts (rather than doing what they should, which is impeach). They can say they are going to court all they want. They can file the court papers. They might even win the first few rounds. At some point… Continue reading Kangaroo Congress + Kangaroo President = Kangaroo Courts
What Did You Do that Was the First Ever?
Even now, it is weird to go into a high school and it has been 30+ years since I was in high school. Walking in the door just starts a flow of memories—some good, some not. It is a similar feeling when going to watch my teens perform at a band competition. This past Saturday,… Continue reading What Did You Do that Was the First Ever?
San Francisco Walkabout-ish
Today was a pretty good day to be in San Francisco. The fog was out at the ocean, but the breeze wasn’t too bad. The pelicans (one of my favorite birds) were flying about. The temperature in the Castro was just right for me. The vibe that is San Francisco was out in full force.… Continue reading San Francisco Walkabout-ish
Speaker Pelosi is Wrong
Ever since the 2018 congressional elections, I’ve often heard the election was about healthcare. Politicians are saying it, pundits are saying it and main stream media has been saying it. What I know from the circle of people who have shared their reasons for voting Democratic was about healthcare, but, and it is a big… Continue reading Speaker Pelosi is Wrong
This Isn’t Who We Are!
We often hear, “This isn’t who we are!” The truth is, this is who we are, who we are now, and who we have become. The good news is, we have a choice of whether this who we remain. Votes matter. Vote! And vote for Democrats unless this is how you want US to remain.… Continue reading This Isn’t Who We Are!
A.O.C.-Several, F.C.-Zero
If you know me very well, I don’t like being wrong, which maybe most people feel that way. But, I was wrong about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In a previous post about her, I warned her about being a maverick and take a moment to learn from the more experienced representatives. As I’ve watched her over the… Continue reading A.O.C.-Several, F.C.-Zero
Donald Ruined Republicans, Nancy is Ruining Democrats
Every day I wake up and wonder how our politics got to where they are today. Where compromise is a bad thing. Where civility has gone by the wayside. Where people just don’t think what politicians do affect their daily lives. The Republicans allowed a white supremest, a sexual predator and a liar to take… Continue reading Donald Ruined Republicans, Nancy is Ruining Democrats
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 