It is interesting to watch the very mixed emotions and reactions to the results at any Olympic event. The focus is always dedicated to the gold medal winners almost exclusively. This is contrary to the founding spirit of the Olympic Games. The amount of dedication, sacrifice, training, involved for every athlete just to meet the qualifying standard for any Olympic event is unimaginable to most people. That in and of itself, is an accomplishment that less than 1% of the athlet

When it comes to understanding the world around us, nothing beats a good conversation. Forums dedicated to global topics forums offer a unique space where ideas flow freely, and diverse perspectives come together. Whether you want to discuss climate change, international politics, or social justice, these forums provide a platform to engage with others who care deeply about the same issues. I’ve spent quite some time exploring various online communities, and I can tell you th

Understanding the Media Landscape Facts are facts, and opinions vary. We all receive news in our preferred way. Whether it’s through TV, online articles, apps on our phones, or social media, we have countless options. However, today’s media frenzy is often dominated not by fact-driven reporting but by overpaid media personalities. Yes, that is my opinion. These personalities take facts and, instead of emphasizing them, obscure them with their own views. It’s unfortunate that

I have been living as an ExPat for a year and a half now, visiting different countries as that countries visitor visas allow. Here are some general tips based upon my experience. If you are interested in moving to another country, please do your research and homework. I will share some links at the end of this post that I found very helpful and informative, so here we go. Plan an exploratory trip or even two to a destination you are considering. These trips should be at least

There is current legislation in the US House of Representatives to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, it is called H.R. 22 – the SAVE Act.   “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act”  It requires all eligible voters to present either their certified birth certificate or passport as proof of citizenship when they vote. In doing so, the bill nullifies all previous voter identification documents, most significantly state issued driver licenses that have been iss

It is unfortunate that the alphabet generations, Gen X, Y, Z and soon Gen Alpha, do not know about the history of the US being involved in undeclared wars across the globe. The administrations civil rights abuse of anyone in this country who was from any ethnicity, and in most cases from another country, other than white. There were protests against the administration at the time, as the people of this country expressed their disapproval as afforded under the 1 st amendment

If there is ever a time to explore constitutional amendments in regard to term limits, now may be the time. The division between Republicans and Democrats has become untenable in the landscape of politics in our country today. There are currently 16 states with term limits in place for state legislators (*) and 37 states have term limits for governors (**). The sad reality of all members in both the house and senate is they spend 85-90% of their time talking with donors solic

When looking at the performers who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I am confused. I agree that every artist currently in the R&R HOF deserves to be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments, but I don’t understand the criteria or definition of “Rock and Roll” that is used in the nomination and selection process. Here is an example of what I am perplexed by. Let’s look at B.B. King, an absolute musical magician and worthy of all of his acco