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Could banks have done better during the pandemic?

Banks – Could banks have done better during the pandemic? In 2020, account-holders at the four largest banks in America paid a combined $4 billion in overdraft fees, largely from people making under $50,000 (and living in an economic crisis due to the pandemic). Wait – what? According to Forbes, the largest overdraft collection activityContinue reading “Could banks have done better during the pandemic?”

What to do for Memorial Day?

“Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.” Fallen service men and women are (in many ways) just like all of us – they had a life, aContinue reading “What to do for Memorial Day?”

Social Media Used To Be Fun

Lots of angry, aggressive social media posts and replies out there lately. Social media can be like a pocket-sized flea market hosting thousands of events, ideas, solicitations, and hot messes – all at the tips of our fingers and thumbs – social media is an evolving concept of nondescript rules, or boundaries – every onlineContinue reading “Social Media Used To Be Fun”

It’s The Little Things

Like a good little social media addict, I “checked in” to Sibley’s BBQ last night when we ate dinner – to tell the truth, just checking in social media style at our local restaurants simply does not do them justice. We certainly have our share of excellent dining opportunities – one can easily find choicesContinue reading “It’s The Little Things”

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”

Reflecting on the past often conjures up many emotions, good and bad – I have lived a full life with many memories – but, there is something about being deployed into real world combat situations that sticks with a person – my time in the military took me to many places, the least agreeable locationsContinue reading ““It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…””

Getting Older Rocks!

Age didn’t sneak up on any of us – as constant as nightfall, taxes and death, age is a relentless stalker – for me, age is no longer a hoarder of joy, stealing my days, erasing smiles, or crippling my stride – this may come as a surprise, but I am, at this place inContinue reading “Getting Older Rocks!”

$15 National Hourly Wage – Is it Enough?

There’s a lot of talk about the $15 per hour national minimum wage – some say it’s too much for unskilled labor, or the increase will crush small business owners – others say it’s a much-needed living wage, or its long overdue – and some even say its cloaked welfare – etc., etc…. In thisContinue reading “$15 National Hourly Wage – Is it Enough?”

We Claim To Love America – So why do we hate so many parts of America?

As a conservative American, I’m always perplexed when I dig into our conservative agendas that profess, to love America – to be fair, I do believe, we ‘believe’ we love America – but I also believe our messaging can be confusing, even within conservative circles – messaging is critical as it relates to policy positions,Continue reading “We Claim To Love America – So why do we hate so many parts of America?”

Is Your Dream For All Peoples…

Is your dream for all peoples, or just your peoples? The principles tragically fail, if these amazing MLK quotes are applied any other way than equally across all peoples – and that is the point. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannotContinue reading “Is Your Dream For All Peoples…”

Do We Still See “Death” as Death?

Do we still see “death” as death? In late Sept, early Oct 2020 I started hearing a lot of pandemic talk from politicians about our nation “making the turn” – “going to disappear” – “get back to normal” – again, all this in relation to the pandemic – I was concerned about this chatter becauseContinue reading “Do We Still See “Death” as Death?”