Tuesday Thoughts
Thoughts of an Optimistic Writer
Tuesday Thoughts
Thoughts of an Optimistic Writer
Tuesday Thoughts: When is Silence Truly Golden?
“Talking is cheap, people follow like sheep; even though there is nowhere to go…”
— Silence is Golden (The Temeloes; 1967)
Granted, for a blog that’s all about words, it seems counterintuitive to discuss the importance of silence, but bear with me.
I just returned from nearly a week in the NC mountains with my family, spent hiking, fishing, reading, playing games, and just enjoying one another’s […]
Tuesday Thoughts: The Real Winner on Election Day
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
–Abraham Lincoln (June 16, 1858)
Before getting to the title tease, a few thoughts on the recent election process. It was an unmitigated mess, and it didn’t have to be that way. We knew most of the early voting would be Democrat and, as vote counting went on, the total would favor former Vice President Biden. That’s exactly what happened. I am not a conspiracy […]
Tuesday Thoughts: An Interview With the President
Tuesday Thoughts (TE): Mr. President, it’s so nice to see you and, before I begin, let me just say it’s an honor to interview you. Welcome back to the Capital.
The President (GW): Thank you. It’s great to be back in Philadelphia, but it looks so different.
TE: No, Mr. President. We’re not in Philadelphia. The Capital is now Washington, D.C.
GW: Washington?
TE: Yes sir; […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Law and Order
“…where there is no Law, there is no Freedom.”
–John Locke
Extremism on the far right or the far left is wrong and should be denounced. On this, I think most reasonable people would agree. The very term suggests a position far outside the mainstream of thought, be it with regard to government, politics, science, economics, or religion. I don’t know about you, but I worry about people who think they have […]
Tuesday Thoughts: When is Silence Truly Golden?
“Talking is cheap, people follow like sheep; even though there is nowhere to go…”
— Silence is Golden (The Temeloes; 1967)
Granted, for a blog that’s all about words, it seems counterintuitive to discuss the importance of silence, but bear with me.
I just returned from nearly a week in the NC mountains with my family, spent hiking, fishing, reading, playing games, and just enjoying one another’s […]
Tuesday Thoughts: The Real Winner on Election Day
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
–Abraham Lincoln (June 16, 1858)
Before getting to the title tease, a few thoughts on the recent election process. It was an unmitigated mess, and it didn’t have to be that way. We knew most of the early voting would be Democrat and, as vote counting went on, the total would favor former Vice President Biden. That’s exactly what happened. I am not a conspiracy […]
Tuesday Thoughts: An Interview With the President
Tuesday Thoughts (TE): Mr. President, it’s so nice to see you and, before I begin, let me just say it’s an honor to interview you. Welcome back to the Capital.
The President (GW): Thank you. It’s great to be back in Philadelphia, but it looks so different.
TE: No, Mr. President. We’re not in Philadelphia. The Capital is now Washington, D.C.
GW: Washington?
TE: Yes sir; […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Law and Order
“…where there is no Law, there is no Freedom.”
–John Locke
Extremism on the far right or the far left is wrong and should be denounced. On this, I think most reasonable people would agree. The very term suggests a position far outside the mainstream of thought, be it with regard to government, politics, science, economics, or religion. I don’t know about you, but I worry about people who think they have […]