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How Far does it have to Fall before it’s considered a Failure? - - Patricia Johnson
The big news today is the $2 billion loss JPMorgan Chase & Co. racked up in the past six week period of time on credit derivatives. CEO Jamie Dimon stated the derivative bet was “flawed, complex, poorly reviewed, poorly executed and poorly monitored”. That little tidbit was announced... Submitted 13 days 23 hours ago.

I Refuse - - Patricia Johnson
I refuse to answer one more opinion poll over the phone. I refuse to listen to one more robo call explaining to me why I have to vote for a particular politician. I don’t ‘have’ to vote for anyone. I refuse to fill out one more survey requesting me to rank current... Submitted 18 hours 45 minutes ago. NEW!

Thoughts for the Day - April 21, 2012 - - Patricia Johnson
Citizens United Thank you Vermont! Vermont is now the third state in the Union to pass legislation requesting a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. You’ll recall Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is the Supreme Court case that compared campaign spending... Submitted 33 days 22 hours ago.

Conservatism - What is It and What Does it Mean? - - Patricia Johnson
“Conservative" and Conservatism are words that have been used over and over again by most of the Republican presidential candidates. The problem I have is I cannot seem to locate an in-depth definition for the word ‘conservative’. A definition that appears to have some consistency... Submitted 70 days 18 hours ago.

I Wanna Be the Man on the Moon - Jack H. Schick
On the way home from work the other day I was listening to a talk radio show. It was the day of the primary elections in Mississippi and a couple of other states and I was wondering who won. It was still hours until the polls closed, but they always badger people into telling who they voted for... Submitted 71 days 22 hours ago.

A Child born Unto us - - David Tanguay
Over 200 years ago men of vision, wisdom and daring with a dream to make a more perfect world to live in gave birth to a new nation, a birth spanked on the bottom with the hand of God to give it life. As this child grew and developed in mind, body, heart, soul and spirit, her parents never... Submitted 99 days 22 hours ago.

God’s Creation here on Earth - - David Tanguay
“ I do not feel obligated to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reasons, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use .” Galileo Galilei Our creator has endowed us with certain unalienable rights that we are born with and live by such as life, liberty... Submitted 138 days 19 hours ago.

Hope for Tomorrow - - David Tanguay
“Hope is what led a band of colonists to rise up against an empire; what led the greatest of generations to free a continent and heal a nation; what led young women and young men to sit at lunch counters and brave fire hoses and march through Selma and Montgomery for freedom's cause. Hope... Submitted 183 days 17 hours ago.

Heaven or Hell or Good and Bad - - David Tanguay
“ Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.” Mark Twain Going through my adolescent years, I didn’t believe in heaven or hell. On the other hand, I didn’t believe in a God as described by members of the clergy. My atheistic views carried me through my tour... Submitted 185 days 1 hour ago.

Man and Nature working Together - - David Tanguay
“ If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen.” Henry... Submitted 190 days ago.

Use a little Common Sense in our Dealings with Others - - David Tanguay
“ Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done.” Harriet Beecher Stowe Yes the so-called realist in this country keep telling us to face reality, accept life for what it is, and move on from what is prevalent in our lives. ... Submitted 245 days 21 hours ago.

Why Do Some Young "Adults" Believe That Society Owes Them A Living? - Judge Dred
A byline in The New York Times dated August 18, 2010 states, "Why are so many people in their 20's taking so long to grow up?" There is another question which must be asked, which is related to this topic - Why do some of these young "adults" believe that society owes them a living? After many... Submitted 260 days 7 hours ago.

By the Sweat of our Brow - - David Tanguay
“If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.“ Mia Hamm Those of us who love our work have it made for we have got it licked if we enjoy what we are doing. Work is not a burden but rather a delight. Trapped in a 9 to 5 day progression we are not.... Submitted 321 days 18 hours ago.

Hostility Is Overrated Anyway: What's The Big Deal? - Michael Ramzy
Another beautiful night in Texas and I am unable to remember the last time I arrived home before dark. I leave before it's light, return after dark . . . it's almost as though I am living the life of a vampire. Of course, without the blood and killing and werewolves and, of course, violence.... Submitted 322 days 12 hours ago.

Thinking about Tomorrow - - David Tanguay
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr. When everything is going right in our lives i.e., when all of our task fall into place without... Submitted 1 year ago.

A time to Look at Ourselves as Siblings - - David Tanguay
“I'm a compromiser and a maneuverer. I try to get something. That's the way our system works .” Lyndon B. Johnson To come to an agreement with someone i.e., to compromise and come to an understanding about a certain situation we may be involved in either through negotiations... Submitted 1 year 9 days ago.

We Must Respect our Land - - David Tanguay
“Man has been endowed with reason, with the power to create, so that he can add to what he's been given. But up to now, he hasn't been a creator, only a destroyer. Forests keep disappearing, rivers dry up, wild life's become extinct, the climate's ruined and the land grows poorer and uglier... Submitted 1 year 23 days ago.

Reality Or Real Reality, Take Your Pick - Michael Ramzy
Every now and then I wonder what other people think about on a daily basis. Not often, not even sometimes, but every now and then. I think I must be crazy since I don't have the addiction to reality television or trivialities many seem to. For example, I went to the barber shop this morning and... Submitted 1 year 28 days ago.

Have you felt the Difference? - - David Tanguay
“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” Virginia Woolf How many of us have secluded dwellings in the country where we retreat to find a little peace and quiet in our lives? Yes to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city where we live and work on a daily basis. What about... Submitted 1 year 31 days ago.

Would You Wear Your Bathrobe to Starbucks? - TeamAfro
I am a writer and like many writer's Starbucks is my best friend. I often go to Starbucks early in the morning seeking my inspiration through a tall house coffee and the goings on of the 9 to 5 crowd. A few days a go I was doing my early morning Starbucks thing and in comes a man (we'll call him... Submitted 1 year 32 days ago.

Optimism vs. Pessimism at Work - - David Tanguay
“ The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill As we toil at our jobs on a daily basis, we often run into obstacles we must overcome. As we meet these challenges day after day, we can easily become... Submitted 1 year 34 days ago.

Opportunity Knocks For Those Who Heed the Call - - David Tanguay
“ Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Alva Edison An opportunity to succeed in our chosen field requires hard work and persistence for success comes to those who put their heart and soul into their work. For it is not... Submitted 1 year 37 days ago.

Looking Forward to a Brighter Tomorrow - - David Tanguay
“Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe -- the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.” Immanuel Kant To be at awe with the universe knowing we are merely specks of dust in relation to the size of the endless universe. However, we as human... Submitted 1 year 45 days ago.

Another Look at Plymouth Rock - - David Tanguay
The history of our country can be very interesting and thought provoking. For how our nation came together after rebelling against the king of England and how our founding fathers laid down the foundation for a new beginning of freedom and democracy for all of humankind. Our history books tell... Submitted 1 year 51 days ago.

Building our Foundation with Bricks Thrown at us - - David Tanguay
“A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.” David Brinkley Bombarded with insults, gossip, and everything else thrown at us by those whom are out to win at whatever cost it takes to be victorious in their attacks on... Submitted 1 year 69 days ago.