History is one of those subjects in high school where most students don't care much about; I, for one, was one of those students. My favorite subjects were math and science, which was one of the reasons why I studied Chemistry in college. However, my perspective on history took a dramatic turn back in 1999 … Continue reading EL Morro or Fort Brooke
Author: Edward Ortiz
Ethics
Over the weekend, I read an article about the latest ethics ratings among professionals in the United States. Gallup conducted a poll in December 2023, asking approximately 800 participants to rate ethics among 23 professions.1 The poll found that Nurses scored the highest, with veterinarians, engineers, dentists, and medical doctors completing the top 5 list. … Continue reading Ethics
Young Love
I’m not a poet, but I like poems. I have a poetry book that I've kept over the years, and I treasure it very much. It was given to me on 16 March 2002 by a great man. Even though he is no longer with us, his words and love still touch our spirits years … Continue reading Young Love
In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
By now, most of you know that I’m all about leadership and history. I’m also a news junkie. Leadership, history, and politics are all connected, so everything I read, see, or hear goes through that filter. Politics everywhere is messy, but in the U.S. since the 2016 elections, it seems to me that things are … Continue reading In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
About Me – Challenge
On January 17, 2024, Wynne Leon addressed her "About Me" section in her blog “Surprised by Joy", originally published in 2022. Being new to blogging and having joined WordPress in September 2023, I hadn't read her initial post. In her blog, she discussed the importance of refining this section to connect people with our work … Continue reading About Me – Challenge
Leadership
I don’t usually respond to prompts, but today's one is about leadership, so I can’t resist. The prompt for today asks, 'What makes a good leader?' I’m going to write a couple of textbook definitions and then add my own comments about what good leadership looks like. The U.S. Army defines leadership as, “the activity … Continue reading Leadership
Simplicity
“Simple living is not trouble free. Simplicity offers no permanent protection against adversity, but it will help you to deal with ill fortune more calmly and sensibly, while giving you the foresight to head off unnecessary setbacks. By establishing reasonable expectations and responsible habits you will no longer be a ready candidate for victimization. You … Continue reading Simplicity
Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here
“Since this book was first published in October 2021, I have had chance to speak to and meet directly with tens of thousands of people to discuss how increasing access to opportunity can unlock the potential of millions from the American Midwest to the North East of England.” These are the opening words of the … Continue reading Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here
1582
I have been conducting scholarly research for the last two years, seeking answers to the profound issues affecting my beautiful island of Puerto Rico. We, as hardworking people, cherish our culture in indescribable ways, possibly contributing to the challenge of resolving the political status of the island. My primary focus is on the topic of … Continue reading 1582
Christian Faith and Democratic America
There are many discussions about Christian Nationalism in the news and on social media, especially now that we are about ten months away from the U.S. general elections. There is an outstanding article in Christianity Today that explains this topic and provides some insightful definitions. I recommend reading the article here. Here is how the … Continue reading Christian Faith and Democratic America
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