Category: Patriotism

Healing our Country: Healthcare

PART 3 ARTICLE 4 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Why bother to heal a country, seemingly irreparably damaged?  Where does one possibly begin? One person, one issue at a time. Healthcare has been getting worse year by year. I couldn’t bear it 10 years ago when I retired and had been tortured by the obscene…
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Lessons from the Hard Times: The Election Edition

PART 3 ARTICLE 2 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Hard times often teach us our most valuable lessons. In the wake of the recent election, as grief and fear weigh heavily on the minds of many,  these lessons resonate louder than ever.  Over the past few days, I’ve reflected on how much I love our…
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Election Day – The Morning After

PART 3 ARTICLE 1 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ We live in a democracy for which I am so grateful.  The outcome of all elections makes clear the will of the majority of our citizens. Whether we like it or not, acceptance of this reality is our only choice.  This does not mean we have…
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The Sorrow of Patriotism Divided – July Fourth with Ben and Gerri

PART 1 ARTICLE 7 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ In my neighborhood, fireworks light up the sky for an entire week surrounding the Fourth of July. I can appreciate the fun and joy in it, and I would never interfere with anyone’s choice to celebrate. Living near the water, I’m fortunate to have a beautiful…
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