Exploring the shackles of the existence in the United States the easy direction to point is the nearly daily mass shootings, the illusions of jobs without livable wages, the attack on public education through de-funding as a way to discredit its efficacy and the ballooning costs of health care with inefficient red tape. Although these… Continue reading The Founding Fathers have warned us over 200 years ago
Category: Social Awareness
Art vs Society
About 10 years ago I was covering a class for a teacher who was absent. Schools often utilize their staff during their preps to cover absent teachers if no substitute teachers are available. The class I was covering was art for juniors in high school; the timing, the second week of February. The assignment left… Continue reading Art vs Society
“N” Word # 2
Reflecting upon my original "The "N" Word" post as I was listening to George Carlin's bit on the 7 words you cannot say on TV, I thought to refocus. There are few things that I will not adjust, alter, or adapt when it comes to the way I view things. Of the few things that… Continue reading “N” Word # 2
Chicken and Egg
I've given thought to the divide between police and minorities. I am not certain that it is any different in other countries and frankly it might, but I don't care about other countries at the moment I can about the country in which I live. I am concerned with what is in front of me.… Continue reading Chicken and Egg
It’s not my job!
"It's not my job," is a sentiment that speaks many truths, or at least exposes many identities; no, the statement speaks truths, truths and identities are not exclusive. In many cases, knowing your job, doing your job well, "staying in your lane" and fulfilling your role as a member of the team is the way… Continue reading It’s not my job!
Changing the world, one person at a time 