Friday, September 9, 2011
Think
TEDx video East Hampton, The next generation of humans. Please think, reason, and judge for yourself.
Annual Report - Save the Children
Annual Report - Save the Children
Progress Report Q3 2011 Save The Children. Help save the children of the world.
Progress Report Q3 2011 Save The Children. Help save the children of the world.
What Have You Done To Our Fair Sister?
Jim Morrison of the Doors sums it up best in song. "What have you done to our fair sister, dragged her down, and cut her with knives, and stripped her, and beat her..."
The earth is our fair sister, mother of us all, our one and only home. Have you considered the state that we are leaving her in these days? Maybe we need some Aretha Franklin to pipe in with her song, "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," because we may need to be reminded occasionally that careless abuse of our precious relationships and resources is damaging to everyone.
There are still some these days who continue to deny the reality of global warming, otherwise known as climate change. They question the wacko scientists who keep chirping about this so-called, unproven "theory." Not only that, they rail against "job-killing" regulations which protect the earth and her resources. I wonder which planet they live on.
If we insist on denying the word of scientists, we might at least look at the evidence of climate change as presented this past year. Record droughts, fires, flooding and tornadoes, just to name a few. If you don't believe me or the scientists, check out the newspaper or TV. Or maybe just look out the window, because chances are, depending on your location, your immediate environment has been affected in some way by global warming. Cleanse the windows of your perception.
What have you done to our fair sister?
The earth is our fair sister, mother of us all, our one and only home. Have you considered the state that we are leaving her in these days? Maybe we need some Aretha Franklin to pipe in with her song, "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," because we may need to be reminded occasionally that careless abuse of our precious relationships and resources is damaging to everyone.
There are still some these days who continue to deny the reality of global warming, otherwise known as climate change. They question the wacko scientists who keep chirping about this so-called, unproven "theory." Not only that, they rail against "job-killing" regulations which protect the earth and her resources. I wonder which planet they live on.
If we insist on denying the word of scientists, we might at least look at the evidence of climate change as presented this past year. Record droughts, fires, flooding and tornadoes, just to name a few. If you don't believe me or the scientists, check out the newspaper or TV. Or maybe just look out the window, because chances are, depending on your location, your immediate environment has been affected in some way by global warming. Cleanse the windows of your perception.
What have you done to our fair sister?
Wake Up Call
This morning, a friend in films asked me to name my favorite leading man. Anthony Hopkins came to mind, for his breadth and mastery, he is hard to beat. I had to beg time to think for any recommendations on new guys, as I don't watch many movies, but only those which might be a good use of my time.
So I asked some friends for their opinions. Leonardo DiCaprio, they feel is maturing well, becoming more thoughtful in his performances. Johnny Depp has a wide range of talents and roles, does informed comedy well. Neal Patrick Harris was mentioned. Hugh Jackman appears to have it all, and is versatile, capable of depth.
The list of American actors was short. In fact, nonexistent. It was observed that American audiences seem obsessed with action and silliness and violence. No wonder we have a PR problem throughout the world.
Our current roster of GOP candidates, as demonstrated in the MSNBC Republican debate this past Wednesday evening, reflect the unfortunate stereotypical American to much of the rest of the world. It's, frankly, embarrassing. The biggest applause and response from the Republican audience at the Reagan Library event came in response to Rick Perry's gloating over the extensive use of the death penalty in the state of Texas, the state for which he is Governor.
Is this the face of America that you would prefer be presented to the world? That selection of individuals most certainly do not represent my values, views, and strategies for problem solving. The Tea Party movement has hijacked the once respectable Republican party. And by once, I mean a long time ago. The party has evolved into a seemingly uninformed, heartless, money-grubbing, scheming mob bent on destruction of the President, the Democratic Party, the United States, and the rest of the world - in that order.
They do not represent my values. I would not even choose one of them for an acting role, let alone the leader of the country that represents the beacon of hope and promise to the rest of the world. So, no, none will get my nomination for best leading man.
Wake up, America.
So I asked some friends for their opinions. Leonardo DiCaprio, they feel is maturing well, becoming more thoughtful in his performances. Johnny Depp has a wide range of talents and roles, does informed comedy well. Neal Patrick Harris was mentioned. Hugh Jackman appears to have it all, and is versatile, capable of depth.
The list of American actors was short. In fact, nonexistent. It was observed that American audiences seem obsessed with action and silliness and violence. No wonder we have a PR problem throughout the world.
Our current roster of GOP candidates, as demonstrated in the MSNBC Republican debate this past Wednesday evening, reflect the unfortunate stereotypical American to much of the rest of the world. It's, frankly, embarrassing. The biggest applause and response from the Republican audience at the Reagan Library event came in response to Rick Perry's gloating over the extensive use of the death penalty in the state of Texas, the state for which he is Governor.
Is this the face of America that you would prefer be presented to the world? That selection of individuals most certainly do not represent my values, views, and strategies for problem solving. The Tea Party movement has hijacked the once respectable Republican party. And by once, I mean a long time ago. The party has evolved into a seemingly uninformed, heartless, money-grubbing, scheming mob bent on destruction of the President, the Democratic Party, the United States, and the rest of the world - in that order.
They do not represent my values. I would not even choose one of them for an acting role, let alone the leader of the country that represents the beacon of hope and promise to the rest of the world. So, no, none will get my nomination for best leading man.
Wake up, America.
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