I recently read an interesting article in The Economist titled "Diplomacy on Ice." It seems that nowhere on this precious planet is safe from the predatory pursuit of natural resources and competing national interests. You can read the full article here, but below is a summary. The article discusses the fragile state of the Antarctic Treaty, which has governed … Continue reading Diplomacy on Ice
Book Review: Of Boys and Men
I’m always interested in studying different perspectives on the subject of men and how society is impacted by their actions or inactions. When I heard about the book Of Boys and Men by Richard V. Reeves, I was intrigued, especially after reading the subtitle: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What … Continue reading Book Review: Of Boys and Men
Rockin’ Thursday XL
For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring You Give Love a Bad Name by the American rock band Bon Jovi, released in 1986 as part of their album Slippery When Wet. The song reached the number 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard that same year. Something I didn’t know is that the chorus tune of You Give Love a Bad … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XL
Veterans Day Reflections
Today is Veterans Day, an annual observance honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of three commemorations observed in the U.S., the other two being Memorial Day, which specifically honors those who have died in military service, and Armed Forces Day, which honors those currently serving in the U.S. military. … Continue reading Veterans Day Reflections
Rockin’ Thursday XXXIX
Today, I want to honor a great man on his 70th birthday. He loves music, and you can always find him with his guitar, jamming to old classics from the Beatles and others. I found this video of him singing one of his songs, Life Without You, written by Cookie Rodriguez (on the left), my father-in-law. Happy … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXIX
Resting, Reflecting, and Reconnecting
We had a couple of wonderful weekends, enjoying the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland, Ohio, and celebrating El Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Madison, Wisconsin, with our friend Rebecca. This introvert is going to take it easy for the next couple of days and focus on catching … Continue reading Resting, Reflecting, and Reconnecting
Rockin’ Thursday XXXVIII and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Visit
This month, Foreigner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The induction also honored Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, among others. Today, I’m including one of Foreigner’s hits and sharing a few photos from our visit to that wonderful place this past weekend. … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXVIII and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Visit
Autumn on the Rock Island
My friend Rebecca from Fake Flamenco is inviting fellow bloggers to join her in posting an autumn or floral square to recognize Cee and Becky B’s contributions to the WP Blogosphere. Of course, I received my friend's call and told her last Thursday that I would be contributing to this wonderful project. I was planning … Continue reading Autumn on the Rock Island
Rockin’ Thursday XXXVII
Night Ranger is an American hard rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Today, I’m including one of their hits, (You Can Still) Rock in America, a song released in 1983. I love this video because of the orchestra. I always enjoy seeing the new generation play some of the classics. Enjoy the … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXVII
The DEI Dilemma
Apparently, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be a problem, as highlighted by many news articles and political pundits. We keep hearing how companies in the United States are abandoning their DEI policies. Recently, I read that Toyota, the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, is joining this trend.1 John Deere (an American agricultural machinery company), … Continue reading The DEI Dilemma
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