There are those in the world who touch our lives in a unique and special way; a way that impacts who we are and how we think. These are rare individuals who actually open our minds. They teach us how to think; they educate us about the realities of the world, and how to live in it. Occasionally they are friends, sometimes they are mentors, and often they are teachers. Sometimes, on very rare occasions, an individual fills all of these roles. (continue reading…)

There was a good article in the Observer today by George Will, http://www.charlotteobserver.com/406/story/620066.html. There is nothing here that you don’t already know, but it is a good summary of the path that our nation is on.

I was asked last week, why I had an interest in politics. I think this article by Will suggests why we all should have an interest in politics- and be more motivated than ever before to be active. I am hopeful that the action being taken by (continue reading…)