Society

The Cherry Tree Story

“I cannot tell a lie- I cut down the cherry tree.” Although we have treasured this childhood story, there is no evidence this was ever uttered by George Washington. The important moral of this tale was to teach us that respected leaders do two things: They tell the truth. They admit their mistakes. These qualities… Continue reading The Cherry Tree Story

Life Adventures, Society

A Letter to the Cabinet of the President of the United States to Invoke the Twenty-Fifth Amendment

October 14, 2017 Vice President Mike Pence RE: Removal of the President of the United States invoking the Twenty-Fifth Amendment. Section IV. The White House Office of the Vice President 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington DC, 20500 Dear Vice President Mike Pence, There comes a time when the leaders of our government must make difficult… Continue reading A Letter to the Cabinet of the President of the United States to Invoke the Twenty-Fifth Amendment

Life Adventures, Philosophy, Society

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