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A Nobler Pursuit

Originally Posted at Writeindependent.org on September 21, 2011 war – military – decrease budget – decrease government – Social Security – cutting programs How do we decrease government? Whenever we consider where government should cut, there are a few areas … Continue reading

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Job Killers

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on September 15, 2011 If I hear one more person say that something was a job killer, I think I’m going to shut off my TV for a month. They say that taxing companies kills jobs. … Continue reading

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Wake Up!

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on September 14, 2011 Care – enchantment From The Reenchantment of Everyday Life, by Thomas Moore “If with an ecological sensibility we protect the oceanids, care of oceans will follow. We couldn’t maltreat an ocean unless … Continue reading

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Liberty!

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on September 13, 2011 LAVA – Los Angeles Venture Association – Libertarian – stewardship This morning, I attended an event hosted by LAVA, the Los Angeles Venture Association. A panel of experts taught us “PR for … Continue reading

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Two Headed Monster

Originally posted on September 12, 2011 Democrat – Republican – two party system – bipartisan – dysfunctional congress Yesterday, I told two complete strangers at my daughter’s Sunday school that I just started a website that is meant to fix … Continue reading

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Happiness, Part 1

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on September 11, 2011   Happiness Sickness   We have a happiness sickness in this country. Part of the problem is our culture: it focuses on materialism, wealth, and status. The other problem is that we … Continue reading

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Debt of Gratitude

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on September 10, 2011 war – military – Vietnam – Afghanistan – PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Armed Forces We owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who serve our country … Continue reading

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Things Will Get Better

 Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on September 9, 2011   derivatives – economy – Glass Steagall – crash of 2008 – Financial Modernization Act of 1999 – Gramm Leach Bliley Act –  Warren Buffett – Charlie Munger – banks – securities … Continue reading

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Parenting Is An Art

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on September 8, 2011 What happened to good parenting? As parents, we are tired. We work so hard, or have so many demands and responsibilities that we can’t spend the time and attention on our loved … Continue reading

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If Howard Can Do It, So Can I

United States – bicycle tour – Continental Divide – Bikecentennial – Glacier National Park Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on Sept 7, 2011  I have seen more of the United States more slowly than most people because in 1984, I bicycled … Continue reading

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