We are a nation of incredible prosperity, yet across all ages and communities, too many of us feel unheard, isolated, and angry. This anger is no accident. It is manufactured, cultivated, and sold back to us.
Category: Outta My Mind
When one party controls the presidency, Supreme Court, and both houses of Congress, it can create a challenging environment for those who feel their views are underrepresented. Here are some effective strategies for meaningful action.
Keep doing good things and expect nothing in return. Kindness is always a counterbalance to evil. And joy inevitably finds its way into the hearts of the faithful servant.
Here’s an editorial from W. Scott Westerman, III, president and general manager of my own life:
John Teachout tuned our family piano when I was a kid. He was blinded in World War II but had clearer vision then many sighted people.
Everywhere you turn, people are worried about fake news. But the scale of the problem is mind-blowing. With almost 4 billion of us online, the potential for lies and misinformation to spread is basically unlimited. A groundbreaking study revealed that fake news spreads FASTER and reaches MORE people than the…
Disinformation is rampant. It’s our enemies’ most powerful covert weapon because it’s so hard to spot. Want some tips on how to avoid fake news? Here are a few:
By Scott Westerman First off, please forgive the strongly worded headline. Once in awhile, I feel compelled to be uncomfortably direct. This is one of those times. It was a particularly lengthy drive to Chicago this weekend. Road construction along the I-94 corridor alerted my Waze to reroute us via the…
By Scott Westerman One of my friends sent me this blog post from Raluca State. She belittles the idea of Date Night, saying that maintaining a relationship is a daily thing. I agree with that last part, the challenge of living with an ever evolving individual is immense. But she’s…
By Scott Westerman Nothing like talking about religion to stir people up. When we lived in the south, it seemed like one question that was on everybody’s list was, “have you found a church home?” If we said, “no”, the inundation of proselytization began. One of my most vivid Florida memories…