Tears of Joy and Sadness
While watching the Democratic National Convention last summer, I was moved to tears during a father-son moment. Tim Walz entered the stage to begin his speech. ...
Category: Political
The Amish & their Role in the Election
A neighbor once asked me why I hung linens outside instead of using a dryer. I said it keeps me in touch with my Amish roots. I don’t actually have any Amish ro...
Red Wave Flows Across America
By the end of the night on November 5, a message was sent loud and clear. The election results were absolutely stunning and weren’t even expected until possibly...
Role of Vice President Under-estimated
With everything that happened this year, the choice of a vice president and realizing their purpose should be more appreciated. More importantly than presiding ...
Trump v. Harris: He Said, She Said …
The much-anticipated presidential debate last week began with a cautiously confident Kamala Harris, as she strode across the stage, extended her hand and introd...
Political Etiquette & Respect, Part Two (Social Media)
Courtesy and respect would seem to be common sense whether dealing with people directly or indirectly, as on social media. In the latter, it’s likely that writi...
Political Etiquette & Respect, Part One
At this point, we only have a couple months to go until the BIG election. Unfortunately, the worst in us may have already come out and relationships may be stra...
Trump Rally Tragedy & Post Trauma
July 13 started off with an opportunity to escape to a wildlife adventure with a friend. We went to a restaurant/bar afterward where the TVs were filled with sp...
Presidential Debate Expectations & Reflections
President Joe Biden’s biggest responsibility was to convince voters he has the capacity to serve another four years while Donald Trump needed to control his dem...
Aftermath of the Chicago Mayoral Election
As I recently sat at the traffic light at 119th & Ashland, a red and white “Willie Wilson for Mayor” sign was still displayed on the bridge over the I-57 fr...