All of us have opinions on immigration. Wherever you live, it has always been a touchy subject. Some say immigrants make our country strong. Others say immigrants take away our jobs. Whatever your feelings, America has always seemed to use its heart while establishing its policies. This is the spirit of America I have grown… Continue reading DACA and Immigration
Category: Society
Evil by it’s True Name
With carefully selected words, our president has neglected to let white nationalists know he is not their friend. No one is born a racist, they are cultivated through example of how we live and speak. Charlottesville did not simply have a "deadly car attack," it was invaded by hate, prejudice, and ignorance from domestic terrorism.… Continue reading Evil by it’s True Name
What is Our Legacy?
Have you noticed how difficult it is for humans to agree on anything? How wonderful when a couple agrees where to go for dinner or which movie to watch. How remarkable when employees share their founder's vision. When people come together with a common goal, there is no limit in potential. On a global scale,… Continue reading What is Our Legacy?
Hugging the Entire World
My wife once said if my arms were long enough I would stretch them around the world. She said this endearingly, but also as a way to poke fun at how I tend to think galactically by grasping beyond my reach. When I began the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest I invited a small… Continue reading Hugging the Entire World
Do we really care about the future?
I have noticed how humans confront problems. We always seem to address the problem we immediately face. For example, if a vehicle swerves in front of us we are not concerned about the shirt we wish to wear the following day. If we find that shirt has a tear, we are not concerned with what… Continue reading Do we really care about the future?
Seven Seconds
In 2016, a man appeared out of nowhere onto our television screens. He proclaimed, "I, Donald J. Trump, am running for the president of the United States." We saw a person who stood tall and looked straight into the camera without blinking. We heard what sounded like the brave conviction of a person who promised… Continue reading Seven Seconds
What is Humanity? Eating, Loving, and Laughing.
In 1993, shortly after I had decided to rebuild my life in California, six friends came to my apartment for refreshments. Carmen was from Guatemala, Daniel was from Switzerland, Sontaya was from Thailand, Hamid and Touraj were from Iran, Shlomi was from Israel. There was only one person that was from the United… Continue reading What is Humanity? Eating, Loving, and Laughing.
Irony
I would love to tell you a joke or try to make you laugh, but it has heen hard for me to laugh since Friday. There's always time for a joke, but not tonight. Trump's order from Friday states that, "in order to protect Americans, the United States must ensure that those admitted to this… Continue reading Irony
Blinded by our Light
At an early age, my adoptive mother taught me to be compassionate, kind, and to respect every human being. She instructed me to be slow to anger, to laugh at myself, and to look at myself first before finding fault in others. She told me to enjoy life without fear and to always stand up… Continue reading Blinded by our Light
Dear Friends,
Dear friends, I apologize if my sense of humor has been partially replaced with current political issues I believe are destructive. If I say, “the election is over”, “let it go”, or “give the president a chance”, it proclaims that I am not willing to stand up for those I feel have been harmed by… Continue reading Dear Friends,
I am Sorry
I am usually mild-natured and rarely get upset. But that is how I feel during this quiet beautiful morning after my town was just deluged with crystal balls of hail. They sparkled like diamonds as they crashed onto the bricks of our garden. There is silence now, and the sun has cut through the clouds.… Continue reading I am Sorry
Questions for a President
Since I was a teenager, I remember my employers giving me a 30-day probationary period. Nowadays, it is called an "adjustment period." This is necessary to benefit both the employer and the employee. It is an established time period to determine if an employee is right for the job and if the job is… Continue reading Questions for a President
Who is Donald Trump?
Narcissus (1590s) by Caravaggio (Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome.) A leader has been elected for our country. On January 20, we will have a 45th president. Why are we quiet or solemn? Is it because we feel we might have made a mistake that we do not want to admit? But we didn't do anything… Continue reading Who is Donald Trump?
The Four Steps to Positive Change and Success
As a single man, I was attracted to brunettes with shapely curves. Many will agree that, at first glance, its what's on the outside that counts. After all, can you determine if one enjoys nature hikes or Italian food from across a dimly lit room? A fulfilling relationship is one in which humor, conversation, and… Continue reading The Four Steps to Positive Change and Success
The March for Love
A leader of a country has a tremendous responsibility to set a positive example for its people and the rest of the world. One person may not be able to do this alone. Therefore, to people of every color and creed of our great nation, I ask that we look not solely to our leaders,… Continue reading The March for Love