Sequestration and Pointy Fingers

There are things I don’t understand about this whole sequestration thing, like where the word “sequestration” comes from. Terms like “fiscal cliff” and “debt limit,” are pretty self-explanatory but “sequestration?” Huh? Really, though, I’m more concerned with the particulars than with the lingo. “Drastic budget cuts” have descended upon us, says the media. But that […]

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A Variety of Thoughts

A variety of thoughts on the variety of things I think about it… Here’s why people get unhappy with our national politicians: When we listen to them it’s because we’re hoping they will offer solutions to the problems we’re facing. But when they talk to us, they’re hoping to get us to vote for them.

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2 Great Lines and a Fast Food Story

I’ve heard two great lines that have really resonated with me regarding encouragement. The first was from the President of Carson-Newman University, Randall O’Brien. He was quoting someone else when he said, “Find the good and praise it.” What a positive way to interact with people. What a way to have a meaningful impact on

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