I post a lot of information to this site, and wanted to take a moment to say I really appreciate those who take a moment out of their busy day to give back by leaving a comment on any of my posts. I get a fair amount of traffic, nothing like an "A-List" blogger, but decent. That isn't to say I'm satisfied with what has been done to date. I'll admit it, I can get...
Tyler, Wilbur, and I went for our regular walk this evening. The nice thing about where I live is you can walk out in what some may call a "semi-country" area. I usually try to bring my camera with me, and today I was really happy I did, not to mention it was my new camera. Usually I see some cows or some birds, but today I was walking back by some vineyards and there...
Words of wisdom on liberty, freedom, and peace from three iconic American leaders The enduring wisdom of America's most influential voices Throughout American history, our leaders have articulated principles and insights that transcend their own time, speaking to universal values that remain relevant today. Their words continue to inspire, challenge, and guide us as we navigate our own complex world and its challenges. Benjamin Franklin on Liberty and Safety Abraham Lincoln on America's Resilience Ronald...
Understanding Global Demographics in Perspective If we could reduce the world's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all existing human ratios remaining the same, the demographics would look something like this: Asians Africans Europeans Latin Americans USA/Canada South Pacific Male Female Non-white White Non-Christian Christian Living Conditions Would live in substandard housing Would be unable to read Would be malnourished Would lack access to safe water Would lack access to improved sanitation...
This is a story about a dog who was born on Christmas Eve, 2002. He was born with 3 legs - 2 healthy hind legs and 1 abnormal front leg which needed to be amputated. He of course could not walk when he was born. Even his mother did not want him. He was rejected and scorned. His first owner also did not think that he could survive. Therefore , he was thinking of putting...
Exploring why our education system may be stifling rather than nurturing creative thinking A TED talk about education and how we are teaching kids to grow out of creativity in school. The notes I took during watching the video highlight some fascinating insights about our education system and how it shapes (or limits) creative thinking. Key Insights from the Talk Communication equals literacy: Communication is just as important as literacy to teach children Children embrace...