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01/29/2026

From the NY Times:

The Doomsday Clock, a metaphorical timepiece meant to depict how close humanity is to destruction, ticked closer than ever to midnight on Tuesday: 85 seconds to the stroke of doom.

It is the grimmest outlook yet on Earth’s future from the clock’s creators, a nonprofit organization and publication called the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists that has set the clock each year since 1947.

Tensions between nuclear powers, failures in climate action, disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence and the rise of autocracy are among the reasons that the Bulletin’s experts in global security, climate and nuclear science cited for advancing it four seconds from last year.

Bottomline: We can do better! And understand history to learn from and not repeat, but also to grow from. As businesses, employers, employees, citizens, and people.

On Jan. 27, 2026, the Doomsday Clock was set at 85 seconds to midnight.

01/18/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK), who tragically was killed on 4/4/1968 for speaking up and championing needed change, including equality and justice. In 1983, President Reagan signed into law the now MLK federal holiday.

Every MLK federal holiday, and throughout the year, I take time to re-read many of his quotes (and from others) and listen to his speeches (and from others), that still provide me a sense of continued hope, expectations, and the needs that remain. I hope we all do the same.

Prophetically, the night before his murder, MLK in his "I Been to the Mountaintop" speech at the Memphis TN Mason Temple, he said...."And I've seen the Promised Land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land!"

But he also said, "Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech. Somewhere I read of the freedom of press. Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right. And so just as I said, we aren't going to let dogs or water hoses turn us around. We aren't going to let any injunction turn us around. We are going on."

This also reminds me of President Lincoln's 2nd inaugural address when he stated, "With malice toward none with charity for all with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right let us strive on to finish the work we are in to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan ~ to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."

Finally, MLK firmly believed in the words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty plaque that represented "universal dignity": ".... "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

So for me (and hope same for you), democracy, faith, healing, justice, equality, and so much more, are not to be taken for granted but need our sustained and ongoing commitment, actions, resilience, and the whole of us!

I hope you share with others and express your own feelings and views.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership achieved more genuine progress toward racial equality in America than the previous 350 years.

09/11/2025

Remembrance day! First, not for the horrific, heinous terrorist attacks, but for all the victims, their families and loved ones!!

Also, remembrance for all the first responders and others who answered the call, with many sacrificing themselves for others (and continue to answer the calls for help today).

And yes, today reminds us to always be vigilant, on guard, and never take our democracy and security for granted. We are always stronger together!!

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09/07/2025

Su***de Prevention Week starts September 7th. Su***de Prevention is an every day need. Let's not ask question after the fact.

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08/22/2025

I have been appropriately reminded recently by remembrance posts and today's NYT article entitled, "Why You Should Send Thank-You Notes, Even Years Later" that (a) let's thank teachers particularly with the start of school, or continuation of the school year ( as well as other public servants) and (b) let's NOT take them for granted!!

We place incredible trust, deservedly, in teachers to help our children, grandchildren or great grandchildren grow educationally, academically, and personally (emotionally, socially, and more). Teachers are truly a gift AND essential resource/partnership!

As a society, we can debate and have discourse (hopefully respectfully) about types of courses, materials, value of academics vs. non-academic activities including sports, and other aspects. BUT this does not change the bottom-line: we need teachers, we need to appreciate and support teachers, and I hope that students today consider becoming teachers.....truly a noble profession.

Some quotes to consider:

"The influence of a good teacher can never be erased" — Unknown

"Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions" — Unknown

"Teaching is the noblest profession in the world—the most unselfish, difficult, and honorable profession" — Leonard Bernstein.

"I touch the future. I teach" — Christa McAuliffe

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge" — Albert Einstein.

08/19/2025

2nd President I worked under as a Federal employee:
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07/21/2025

Why you shouldn't answer SPAM or other like calls? Or call back numbers even when you know they are not legit but want to tell someone off? AI!

What is happening is that your voice is recorded, reused to say something else, and then, by leveraging your social media or other on-line information, used to contact children, parents, friends, or sources, to take advantage of them (like seeking help or assistance including funds).

Just be aware and diligent, while not being tempted to be polite, as I am, when answer unknown callers vs. letting the call go to voicemail, OR feeling like I need to call them back and tell them I know its a fraudulent call.

Good luck in our new world! And when offered to allow voice recognition to access any of my accounts, I just say no.

07/03/2025

While we celebrate the Independence Day holiday (and please be safe and enjoy), I am reminded that we have both a lot to be grateful for (from the founding of this great nation to today), and of the responsibilities and obligations that cannot be taken for granted from today and into the future.

When we read the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution (and George Washington's first inaugural address), Bills of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the various Amendments to the Constitution (particularly to voting rights), Marshall Plan, Civil Rights Act, and so much more, we understand those responsibilities and obligations that should never be taken for granted.

Freedom is a right, not a given, to always be protected and nurtured, as is our Democracy. We are a nation of people who live in a world that continues to seek peace but fails short too often; a great responsibility for us all.

And while the Declaration of Independence was also a war declaration as reminded by Patrick Henry's "give me liberty, or give me death", it is also a bonding document as stated by " we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.".

We are a great nation that should be, and has been, a shining light for others to seek, cherish respect, and also fight intolerance, hate and discrimination. Let us continue every day to set those examples, and fully support those who seek the same!!

06/29/2025

While the Congress debates Budget Reconciliation bills (impacting spending levels and taxes/revenue changes), it's important to remember that, unfortunately, the U.S. is in serious financial debt, which is growing everyday.

Currently, the overall U.S. federal debt is approximately $36.2 trillion, which equates to about $106,024 per person living in the U.S. IF the Reconciliation bill passes as written, it is likely that the debt will grown by another $4 trillion or approximately another $12, thousand per person (or nearly $120 thousand overall per person).

The average wage of a U.S. worker is about $65 thousand., and the median household income is only $75 thousand. The math is not good!!

And this is not to say there are not good and not-so-good points about the possible Reconciliation bill BUT rather can we afford it, as well as other ongoing costs driving the federal debt, which impacts all States, territories, local governments, tribes, and every citizen.

05/25/2025

Service and the ultimate sacrifice is why we recognize, honor and commemorate Memorial Day. We salute and remember all who died (and their families) serving our country, with our everlasting respect and deep gratitude ❤️🙏

03/15/2025

Apparently Honda USA Honda does not hold dealerships accountable! We raised service issue after trying to resolve with the Dealership and Honda USA said they couldn’t do anything and referred us back to the dealership!! My faith in Honda just sunk!!

03/01/2025

Today starts National Women's History Month (3/1 - 3/31/25).

The year's theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership.

We learn and grow from history and the lessons-learned of the past, and we should acknowledge and celebrate all who made a positive difference (then and even now)!!

Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.