Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Climate Change
Recently I saw a letter to the editor poo pooing global warming based on the writers perception of current weather. I'd like to introduce that writer to these indicators.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Change and Wisdom
I read an article which led me to the School of Wisdom . I offer this without prejudice - I find it interesting, perhaps you will too.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Energy
You know those times when you hear someone say something, or read something, and you say to youself - "that's just wrong"? Well, just a few days ago I heard something like that and it's been bugging me ever since, so I decided to put my thought here. Yes, just one thought. Sorry.
The comment that I heard was something to the effect "...the world's economy is based on oil ...". And I'm sure to many that is just taken for granted. But for some reason, this time I heard it and said "that's just wrong". It's another case of not seeing the forest for the trees.
In this case it is really simple. The trees represent oil, while the forest we should be concerned about is energy. The world's economy may seem to be based on oil, but that is only because oil is where we get our energy.
For me that speaks volumes. You can draw any conclusions you want - there's no other punchline in this message.
John Lennon wrote 'Imagine' - which suggested alternate realities. He didn't mention energy independence, but can you imagine what that would mean? It can and will change the world, if only we can make it happen. And I don't mean just for the USA, I mean for the world. It would certainly be one step in the direction of 'the best of all possible worlds'.
The comment that I heard was something to the effect "...the world's economy is based on oil ...". And I'm sure to many that is just taken for granted. But for some reason, this time I heard it and said "that's just wrong". It's another case of not seeing the forest for the trees.
In this case it is really simple. The trees represent oil, while the forest we should be concerned about is energy. The world's economy may seem to be based on oil, but that is only because oil is where we get our energy.
For me that speaks volumes. You can draw any conclusions you want - there's no other punchline in this message.
John Lennon wrote 'Imagine' - which suggested alternate realities. He didn't mention energy independence, but can you imagine what that would mean? It can and will change the world, if only we can make it happen. And I don't mean just for the USA, I mean for the world. It would certainly be one step in the direction of 'the best of all possible worlds'.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Whew!
First hurdle cleared. What a relief! I believe the country is in good hands. I believe a clear course correction has begun. Now we all get to 'see what happens' - not suggesting sitting on the sidelines, not at all. Stay active. Stay informed. Speak out. Do all the things we couldn't seem to do for eight long years. Voice your approval. Voice your disapproval. Speak your opinion (without fear!).
This blog is not finished - not even close. Only the first chapter is written. Future chapters are a work in progress, including: Economy, War, Terrorism, Immigration, Foreign Policy, Education, Health Care - just to name a few. And there will be, of course, the totally unexpected crisis(es).
So welcome back to the USA! Let's get together and fix this mess (we made).
This blog is not finished - not even close. Only the first chapter is written. Future chapters are a work in progress, including: Economy, War, Terrorism, Immigration, Foreign Policy, Education, Health Care - just to name a few. And there will be, of course, the totally unexpected crisis(es).
So welcome back to the USA! Let's get together and fix this mess (we made).
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