Patriotism is between the ears – the thoughts and actions of people who care for and about others.
Thoughts
Thank you, Mom
In retrospect now, I realize that my mother raised a concerned and involved citizen. Such a path did not guarantee my happiness, but it certainly helped.
“Out, damned Koplik spot, out, I say!”
Measles is the spot that is annoying and a downright nuisance with potentially serious consequences.
“Better is good” – really
“Better is good, and better is actually a lot harder than worse.” “Better is good” is never an endpoint, but it certainly can provide some comfort if things do not get worse and provide encouragement for the continued “good fight” done on behalf of those whose lives we seek to improve.
Orphans no more
All of our children (“the Princes and Princesses of Maine, the Kings and Queens of New England’) should have a status that recognizes their unique circumstances and seeks to enhance every step along their development journey.
Illegitimate? No!
Labels have no place in describing people. I am particularly concerned about labels being tossed around in the current political climate and how dangerous this can be. It corrodes the moral fabric of our society.