While it's true that we think in terms of categories and classifications, there are times when this kind of thinking is an insult to humanity. We learned in school that all the various sciences are based on classifications. In biology we have insects (bees, flies, ants, etc.), mammals (man, cats, dogs, bears, etc.). Math has … “Let’s Stomp Out Stereotyping!”
Category: That’s Life
Chicago Loves Gardens
We talked about gardens used for landscapes and how some people face opposition to their efforts to plant gardens in their front yards. Here is what’s happening in Chicago – the city often called the “Concrete Jungle” in years past. is surprisingly green-minded. Even on densely populated streets of 3-story row houses, we find people … “Chicago Loves Gardens”
Can We Risk Ignoring History?
I’ve been watching with dismay, the most recent struggles in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and other states…the struggles of the middle class and of workers everywhere are rising to fever pitch. How does one person like myself do or say anything that can shed light or make sense of the insanity that rages in today’s politics? … “Can We Risk Ignoring History?”
3 Steps Toward Building Your Legacy
Your legacy should be a life-long project. It's never too soon to start working on it. We may have many years ahead – but then do we? Youngsters in their 20s and 30s are just as prone to dying as elderly citizens of retirement age. When I talk about legacy, I'm not interested in the … “3 Steps Toward Building Your Legacy”
Happy 4th of July
Today, America’s 235th Birthday, we Americans have so much to be thankful for. While celebrating let’s remember what it is we’re celebrating. . In the face of strife and bloodshed a new country was founded on the premise that ALL people have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. it was an … “Happy 4th of July”