I recently heard a quote that really resonated with me: "I don't believe in sanitizing history and there is no virtue in absolutism." This quote is very apropos, because sanitizing history and absolutism, are just two significant challenges facing our great nation today. … [Read more...]
What is an American?
What is an American? That's a great question, isn't it? Its certainly a question we ask ourselves often. In reality, anyone from the North or South American continent, is in fact, an "American." So I guess the question is best put as, "what is a U.S. American?" … [Read more...]
Unrelenting Bullying Cost This Boy His Life
There's no age limit on being bullied, or, being a bully. But young people continue to be the ones who bear the brunt of bullying. It's a crisis that, despite widespread global attention, happens every single day across the world. … [Read more...]
Why Exhaustion is the New Norm
Exhausted. Stressed. Weary. Worn out. Fed up. These words are used by an increasing number of people to describe how they feel. And in particular, these words, and worse, are used by more and more Americans to describe their daily existence. So what's the problem? … [Read more...]
We Can’t Live With Each Other and We Can’t Live With Ourselves
Some people want 15 seconds of fame more than a life of purpose and meaning. This is a profound statement. It's also a frightening statement, because it rings true now, more than ever. The title of the video you're about to watch is "Why I think this world should end." Will it? … [Read more...]
Before Anything Else, We Are All Human
Why can't we all just get along? This question has probably been asked for eons. It's a great question. Unfortunately, I don't know if there is any real answer. But, sometimes, even with questions that don't have a definitive answer, we still need to be asking the question. … [Read more...]