We invent a vehicle that can transport us back and forth to work and for family vacations. Then we use it to plow through a crowd of bystanders. We invent a flying machine that can soar above the clouds as we travel to faraway lands. Then we use it to destroy skyscrapers. We learn how… Continue reading Technology and Mankind
Category: Life Adventures
We Have a Voice and a Choice.
Everything happens for a reason. Everything happens for the best. I remind myself of every experience in my life. I learned I cannot eat a jalapeño pepper like a pickle. I learned not to sip hot coffee with a straw. I learned I cannot run in flip flops. I am thankful I have experienced life… Continue reading We Have a Voice and a Choice.
Plan One: Zero Tolerance. Plan Two: We’re Still Thinking.
I wasn’t there for a single separation of a child from his or her parents at our border but I wonder what was the experience for each mother? For each child? It appears when the Zero Tolerance policy took effect on April 8, there was never a thought given as to someday, somehow, we would… Continue reading Plan One: Zero Tolerance. Plan Two: We’re Still Thinking.
Truth or Deceit. When the President Speaks.
Just read a tweet by Donald Trump posted yesterday: “After having written many best selling books, and somewhat priding myself on my ability to write, it should be noted that the Fake News constantly likes to pore over my tweets looking for a mistake.” Originally, the word pour was misused for pore. But more importantly,… Continue reading Truth or Deceit. When the President Speaks.
Follow Your Heart
Adolf Hitler was charismatic and loved by millions. His words cut to the heart of the masses. Franklin D. Roosevelt was also a beloved speaker who reached his audience in a different way, largely by his radio “fireside chats.” I’m certain most followers feel they are doing the right thing. We all want… Continue reading Follow Your Heart
My Dear Child, Forgive Our Ignorance
My dear child I wish I could hold your hand I wish I could read you a book I wish I could free you of your prison I hope you had a nutritious meal tonight I hope you slept warmly I hope you dreamt peacefully I heard your cries I know what you want more… Continue reading My Dear Child, Forgive Our Ignorance
The separation of children from their families must be stopped!
The separation of children from their parents at our borders is inhumane and is sure to cause irreparable lifelong harm to thousands of children. It is difficult for me to type these words, knowing that this is not fiction but a cruelty and crime against humanity that is currently happening at our southern border. It… Continue reading The separation of children from their families must be stopped!
Should we be able to own a weapon of war?
January, 1963. The author shown with cowboy uniform complete with toy guns strapped to his waist. “Do you want to be the good guy or the bad guy?” I would sometimes ask my friend as a child. We always had such a wild imagination. We would dodge behind trees with a plastic weapon that would… Continue reading Should we be able to own a weapon of war?
Teachers are not Killers
As mass shootings become rampant in our schools, teachers, students, and citizens alike are desperate for a solution. I loved my high school teachers. Most were kind. Some were funny. All were smart. The president has been pushing his idea of these same teachers to conceal weapons. Since a military-style AR-15 is the weapon of… Continue reading Teachers are not Killers
Guns and Teachers do not Mix
Arming teachers with guns must have been an off the cuff remark by the President. And although I believe he knows it was a ridiculous thing to come from his lips, it is not Trumps style to admit that this preposterous idea would actually add potential harm to our teachers and students. I know nearly… Continue reading Guns and Teachers do not Mix
What Happened to my Chubby-Cheeked Sister?
I am adopted. Even today I am not legally allowed to know of the person who gave birth to me. The records are now unsealed only because I mailed my birthmother's death certificate to the state of Indiana. I am thankful someone recorded my birth on an old typewriter. Thank goodness there was a… Continue reading What Happened to my Chubby-Cheeked Sister?
The World Needs You
You are the master of your destiny. Make your bed. Have confidence in your abilities. Shake off your anxiety. Take the first step. Get freshened up. The world needs you today.
Learn From Every Experience
I always try to look at the bright side of life, realizing that everything most of us consider a tragedy is really a valuable experience that can teach us to do better. I lived with loving adoptive parents but my father had a difficult time expressing his love for me. He became an alcoholic and… Continue reading Learn From Every Experience
The Truth Must Be Revealed
I’m not sure if I have been this open on a previous post, but here goes. I know that if my one-year-old daughter disappeared I would search the ends of the earth to find her. When I met my bio family in 1994 we had a joyous reunion at my adoptive parents house. I was… Continue reading The Truth Must Be Revealed
We Are Going to Find You
Even today, as I gaze into the photo of the little girl on the right, I feel strange knowing that I came from her womb. She is my birthmother, Betty Stewart. With the current Indiana adoption laws, I had no right to find her. To Betty, I’m sorry you died before I had the… Continue reading We Are Going to Find You