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Let’s Build our Communities In a recent speech former astronaut and current senator Mark Kelly of Arizona talked about what makes the space program successful. During his discourse, the senator stated that people working together is what has and continues to make this program (space program) elite.  People working together is the common denominator forContinue reading “Let’s Build our Communities”

Let’s Build our Communities In a recent speech former astronaut and current senator Mark Kelly of Arizona talked about what makes the space program successful. During his discourse, the senator stated that people working together is what has had and continues to make this program (space program) elite.  People working together is the common denominatorContinue reading “Let’s Build our Communities”

“ FEAR The Paul Ekman Group gives three of their thoughts about  three types of Fear. Rational Fear: Rational Fear occurs where there is a real, imminent threat. Primal Fear: Primal Fear is defined as an innate fear that is programmed into our brains Irrational Fear: Irrational Fears are the ones that don’t make logicalContinue reading “FEAR’”

Time, A Precious Commodity During my early years of life, I did not understand the importances of time. This very important commodity can not be replaced or saved. Most people work 40 hours per week, and in a year 2,080 hours are spent working. Yearly there are 8760 hours minus the 2,080 hours we devoteContinue reading “Time, A Precious Commodity !”

Gun Violence  Violence in this country is at an all time high. It’s shocking knowing that our younger generation are being lost to gun violence. As of April 2024 there were 5, 043 gun related deaths in the US according to an article published by Pew Research Center. This is an alarming number of gunContinue reading “Gun Violence”

Economic Opporunity What does it Mean Economic Opportunity is comprehensive and extensive. Let’s simplify its meaning, here are two basic examples of Economic Opportunity. It refers to a situation that allows someone to do something they want to do, or it can also refer to the organization of money, trade, and industry in a society,Continue reading “Economic Opportunity”

Core Values of a President Research indicates that a person that holds the office of the President of The United States should reflect a commitment to the core values and principles of the office. Leadership and Integrity: The president should lead with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior. Integrity is crucial in making decisions that impactContinue reading “Core Values of a President”

Why Voting is Crucial Representation: Voting ensures that your voice is heard in the decision-making process. Elected officials make decisions on issues that affect your daily life, in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. By voting, you help choose leaders who align with your views. Democratic Participation: In a democracy, voting is a fundamental way to beContinue reading “Why Voting is Crucial!”

The Kind of Country I Want to Live In When I wake up in the morning I want to know with confidence that my freedoms remainintact. I do not want the government to dictate what is done to a woman’s body. I wantto be able to read a wide selection of books. I want toContinue reading “The Kind of Country I Want to Live In!!”