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What is Patriotism?

February 15, 2026 By Robert Saul

Patriotism is between the ears – the thoughts and actions of people who care for and about others.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, citizens, citizenship, civility, diversity, faith, patriotism, science, Thomas Jefferson, trust, truth

Thank you, Mom

February 7, 2026 By Robert Saul

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.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: citizens, good enough parenting, gratitude, parenting, safe stable nurturing relationships, SSNR

“Out, damned Koplik spot, out, I say!”

February 1, 2026 By Robert Saul

Measles is the spot that is annoying and a downright nuisance with potentially serious consequences.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: citizens, disinformation, Dr. Sam Katz, Koplik spots, measles, misinformation, public health, science, Shakespeare, Social responsibility, trust, truth

Be well, Do good work, Keep in touch

October 27, 2025 By Robert Saul

The signoff from Prairie Home Companion – “be well, do good work, and keep in touch” – is incredibly powerful and worthy of further discussion.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: be well, citizens, do good work, Lake Wobegon, Prairie Home Companion, relational health, stay in touch

Infant mental health – Part II

December 29, 2024 By Robert Saul

To optimize the development and well-being of our children, the physical health and the mental health must be considered at every step.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: basic needs, caregivers, citizens, global responsibility, health care, health promotion, infant mental health, leadership, natural disasters, prevention, resources, safe stable nurturing relationships, SSNRs, transportation

Is the goal happiness?

March 24, 2024 By Robert Saul

I think parents should aspire for their children to be good citizens. Caring, loving, sharing, helping and nurturing are the key operational words…then, they will be happy.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: childhood happiness, citizens, democracy

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