Why the Lewiston, Maine mass shooter escaped the state’s “yellow flag” laws, meant to keep weapons of death and destruction out of hands like his, is a question in search of answers. …

Stolen lands, horrendous atrocities, and broken promises are at the heart of centuries old conflicts. — Indigenous Peoples’ Day was October 9 this year. It’s a day giving us all opportunity to pay homage to Indigenous cultures around the world, their sacrifices and contributions to humanity and the earth. Paths abandoned and too often disrespected, in my view. The day’s date, originally proclaimed by President Benjamin…

Here’s a fact about misinformation, fake facts, and biased messaging: many of us have been dealing with folks talking in “absolute” truths, expecting they will be believed with no question or rebuttal, for generations. It’s dominant class status maintenance. Or better known as putting Black (and others oppressed) people in…

A post on a social media page for Expats, principally Americans, living in the Philippines advised, referring to a specific place within the country, “you can go there and do what you want.” The comment gave me pause. “Anything,” I wondered. …

An old game with new twists — Some people say “indoctrination” is not what schools should do. Yet, going back to the first schools in Boston, Protestants were unwaveringly clear: that’s exactly what schools do! The veracity of this truth emphasizes why many culture war battles are focused on education — or perhaps better said, access to…

“We live in a world that has narrowed into a neighborhood before it has broadened into a brotherhood.” –President Lyndon Baines Johnson

The ability to live one’s best life is a hard won opportunity that for many is being challenged. Yet again! — The U.S. has always defined itself as the land of opportunity, a meritocracy. Meaning, to those who demonstrate the skills and abilities and show merit, opportunities will be given. Yes, taking advantage of the opportunities means managing high expectations and mastering difficult tasks. The benefit, however, usually exceed the demands…

You’ve ploughed through scores of internet pages. Joined chat groups. Talked to friends, family and nameless strangers. Listened, read, and asked everyone everything you can think of: what its like; where’s the best; how much does it take to live there; what about health care; are there other expats; and…

In a really cool essay, David Bowie as Life Coach, Loren Kantor discusses her life’s journey, and struggles, through David Bowie’s and other’s music. (https://medium.com/riverrhythms/david-bowie-was-my-life-coach-4b1d30642105) Something many also do, perhaps. What is striking about her essay is it’s self disclosure. What it takes to look inward. …