Your Twenties.

Saw a report this morning. The U.S. dropped from 15th to 23rd in happiest countries. Said it was mainly due to young people feeling worse about their lives. “Americans under 30 years ranked 62nd globally in terms of well-being.” I read over and came back to the “under 30” part. 

So, your “20’s,” basically.

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The Flag is Stronger Than This

The flag’s ideals are stronger than our politics. Our government’s interests don’t always align with its values. Sometimes the C suite of The United States of America, Inc. betrays the founders’ original ideas. We The People don’t always get it right…

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It’s Gonna be an Awkward Family Photo this Year. (A 2016 POST-ELECTION MEMO)

We’re family. Like it or not. We’re a big dysfunctional family but we are family. Our ancestors are a mixed bunch. They are runaways, rebels, independents, criminals, nobles, schemers, romantics, traditionalists, natives and radicals. This country was a chemistry experiment. Unstable at times. But beautiful in its alchemy. It takes guts to try something different.

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