Category Archives: Musings

Opinion: The Silent Power of the Center—and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Centrists seek government efficiency and balance, valuing civil liberties while remaining fiscally conservative. However, they often abstain from voting when conditions seem stable, leading to inconsistent engagement. To combat division and dysfunction, centrists must participate consistently, as the future of the country depends on their involvement, not just that of extremes.

Getting Involved in Local Government: Finding Your Voice and Making a Difference

Engaging in local government allows individuals to influence their community positively, regardless of political affiliation. By understanding meeting structures, adhering to transparency laws, and focusing on collaborative problem-solving, citizens can advocate for responsible policies. Effective communication and a solutions-oriented approach can help bridge political divides and improve community outcomes.

Why I sometimes “disappear”

By: Rebecca Witherspoon Some of you may not know this, but I have struggled for 25 years with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue which cause periodic periods of profound pain and debilitating fatigue, as well as lung issues that cause me to frequently cough, sometimes fairly aggressively. My life now is about as stress free asContinue reading “Why I sometimes “disappear””

Going Through, Moving Past

Have you experienced an extreme dread of doing something so much that you will do almost anything besides that one thing you’re dreading? That dreaded thing could even be something that you once enjoyed in the past but now you avoid like the plague. You know that dreaded thing can be good for you, and will most likely result in great things for you, but you still procrastinate to the point that it becomes a huge hurdle that you feel you just cannot get over so why even attempt to?

TREASONOUS FREEDOM 

… racism and discrimination in all their forms is wrong—whether it’s based on race, ethnicity, religious preference, gender, sexual orientation, political preference, physical disability, marital status, socio-economic position, or a plethora of other reasons. I can’t stand it. It stinks. It is offensive and repugnant. It’s destructive and divisive. It’s ugly and evil.

THE CASE AGAINST SANCTUARY FOR “GENDER- AFFIRMING” MEDICAL CARE FOR YOUTH

Creating a “sanctuary” that makes it “safe” for individuals, schools, medical practitioners, and businesses to break laws; to force a particular political ideology on people who do not align with that ideology; or to take away the rights of parents to safeguard their children from those who are intent on usurping parental rights is morally wrong, illegal, and un-Constitutional …

PERSPECTIVES OF AMERICA

Changing your perspective by stepping from one side to the other or getting higher or lower can often result in a clearer picture of what you’re looking at, and sometimes even make an otherwise boring photograph come alive and become a composition that transcends time and place. The same is true when it comes to looking at the many issues that face America. 

Bringing the Dream Into Focus

“First I would dream it, then I’d plan it, then reality (aka challenges) would upend the dream … It seemed like I would forever bury all my dreams in the graveyard of regret. But then … !”