Poland 1939. Ukraine 2025?

Is the planned meeting of Trump and Putin to discuss the division of Ukraine? What will happen to the rest of Europe under a Trump/Putin alliance? And what are the parallels between today and the events that lead to World War Two?

Shut It Down!

A little while ago I sent the following message to Katherine Clark, my representative in Congress.  She is the second highest member in leadership of the Democratic Caucus.  I sent similar emails to my Senators, Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey. Regarding the current CR ending on March 14, 2025, please do nothing to help bail … Continue reading Shut It Down!

It’s OK to Feel Good

Yes, there is a lot of despair.  Don't forget that if we lose hope then we've lost everything.  Please take a few minutes, click Marvin's pic below and listen to his joy.  And yeah, in both the video and song he reminds us of the despair.  Yet he is singing of hope. The Ugliness is … Continue reading It’s OK to Feel Good

The Ugliness is the Hope

The Ugliness is the Hope.  Yes, it sounds strange, yet it's true.  Consider the way images impact and change our world.  In 1963 the Birmingham Campaign was stuck.  No progress was being made.  The nation sat, oblivious to the hate behind Jim Crow.  Then high school aged children started to march.  Bull Connor turned police … Continue reading The Ugliness is the Hope