My father is a genealogist. He spent about 25 years researching our family history and eventually published a book on it. I am quite lucky to have this and to be able know everything about my family roots going back generations and centuries to the Tudor era of the 1400’s. I am a mutt of […]
Beyond the Water Cooler
Every once in a while I experience an identity crisis. When one happens, I ask a lot of questions: Who am I? Who am I supposed to be? What are my values? What does it mean to be an American? What do I owe my fellow humans? What is the role of a governing body? […]
The Policy of the American Government
Government has certainly gotten a lot bigger under President Obama. The federal budget deficit has virtually tripled with unsuccessful bailouts and stimulus plans. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, we have a new federal entitlement program. Many are frustrated with the way President Obama has managed the economy. Jobs are a big issue; […]
Democracy 2012
This election season has been quite interesting for me to watch. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am pretty liberal in my politics, especially concerning social issues. I do want fiscal responsibility, but not at the expense of much needed programs. While I don’t think the Obama administration has delivered on all of […]