It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away. She was only the second woman to ever be a Justice of the Supreme Court. Her accomplishments are many and she will be missed. Unfortunately, the person who will be nominated to fill her position is almost...
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September 9, 2020October 13, 2020Bettering America
Combatting Coronavirus in the United States
The United States needs a unified effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, specifically directed by the Federal government. First of all, we need leadership at the top. Honest, strong, and coherent leadership is important during a national crisis. Part of that involves following the guidelines set out by the organizations operated by the Executive Branch....
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April 22, 2020October 13, 2020Astronomy, Bettering America, Politics
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day
Today we celebrated the 50th Earth Day at home because of the novel coronavirus. I acquired wildflowers to plant throughout the yard to encourage native insects to thrive. But enough about me, this is about the Earth. The best way to celebrate it is with a speech from Carl Sagan called “The Pale Blue Dot.”...
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June 10, 2019October 13, 2020Bettering America
We Can Do Better!
I’m back from a trip to Canada, and I’m impressed with what I saw there. Lots of children out and about, people enjoying themselves, and a much more patient and friendly attitude than I typically see here in the United States. I think I heard one person use their car horn the entire time I...
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January 7, 2019July 30, 2022Politics
Stocks are up!
Well, at the moment they are anyway. This past month has been a roller coaster ride full of ups and downs — mostly downs. We’re starting to shift into the Trump uncertainty economy. Things will no doubt get worse from here. It’s the beginning of 2019, and we’re still down more than 10% over last...