Category Archives: Citizenship

Remembering January 6th, 2021

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Les

On 9/11/2001, I sat in my office and witnessed the attack on the Twin Towers. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I couldn’t imagine what would come next. Now, 20 torturous years later, America has been changed forever. One … Continue reading →

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An Urgent Alarm

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Les

Friday night, I sat paralyzed watching the Rachel Maddow Show. Her hour was an urgent alarm jammed with bad news. The Insurrection is well entrenched in our government and our society. We barely survived January 6th . The people most … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Job In The World

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Les

I burn a lot of energy attempting to understand my fellow Americans. I consider the context of their lives and try to empathize as best I can. Yet, there are days when I think, “What’s the matter with us?” A … Continue reading →

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United States No Longer

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Les

As I write this my anger is intense. I must watch what I say so that I can keep some very good friends. Yet, I’m beginning to wonder if that is possible. Tonight, has been my tipping point and I … Continue reading →

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Rose With Bee

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Les

Even with reasonable people in the White House the enemy relentlessly bullies, threatens and intimidates. At this precious moment in which we could be making historic changes to improve every American’s quality of life a couple of Democrats still find … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2021: What Did They Die For?

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Les

Another day of remembrance. Another day when Americans traditionally pause to reflect on the military history of the United States and the sacrifices made to keep us the “land of the free and home of the brave.”  This Memorial Day, … Continue reading →

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