DISCUSSING PUBLIC POLICY, POLITICS, CREATIVE WRITING AND LITERATURE
Wisconsinites are at a crossroads. The outcome of the spring election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court will determine whether the rule of law will prevail in the state, or not. Voting for judicial candidate Janet Protasiewicz will result in the installation of a liberal-backed activist judge to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Electing Daniel Kelly—a former…
Small things often help us understand big things. Let me explain. Yesterday, I had dinner outside. It was fish fry Friday. Before departing the restaurant, I ordered two pieces of fried cod to be put in a box for me to take home. In spite of having had a nice dinner at the restaurant, I…
Some say humans are prisoners of time. Time is something we cannot control. But we can try to make the best use of time. It appears, however, that a lot of our time is being wasted in the prison of social media. Getting up in the morning, many people feel compelled to check their social…
Daniel Kelly was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court by Governor Scott Walker, years ago. That’s when I first met Justice Kelly. This spring, Daniel Kelly is on the ballot in Wisconsin. He is running in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This spring, I will vote for Justice Daniel Kelly. The judicial branch…
Podcasting is fun. That’s a very simple way of describing what many podcasters feel. It is quite easy to start podcasting, with little investment in equipment and setup. But it can be just as easy to end a podcast. That is, if a podcaster runs out of ideas for episodes, or simply does not want…
Writing a letter to 100-year-old self is one of the most difficult tasks that one could embark on. For me, it is quite difficult because I am a man in my thirties. As much mature and wise I may consider myself to be, I perhaps do not have the maturity of a 100-year-old. Being old,…
Voice is powerful. But how do we define voice? Is voice the sound that is produced in our larynx–the sound that comes out of our mouth? Or is it an opinion that one expresses–whether in the form of sound or as words on paper? There are many ways of looking at the meaning of “voice.”…
I was asked what the opening sentence of my autobiography would be. As I stated in a previous blog post, at some point in my life I would like to write an autobiography. Obviously, the autobiography would have to have an opening sentence. What would that be? “A life, although finite, has endless possibilities.” The…
I was asked what the three things are that I couldn’t live without. My answer is: pen, paper, and a source of light. As a writer, I rely on pen and paper to express my thoughts. The paper is the canvas on which my words form colors. As someone who finds freedom through words, I…
I came across a question: what experiences in life helped you grow the most? The answer is not a short one. One must first understand what growth is. Growth is maturity. To grow is to gradually attain wisdom. Simply passing time and becoming older do not necessarily lead to growth. For growth, one must walk…
I was asked if I could be someone else for a day, who would that be? The answer is: no one. I do not want to be anyone else. To want to be someone else for a day is to reject the will of God. To wish to be a different person, other than one’s…
If I could sit down with my teenage self, and provide some advice, I would ask my teenage self to exercise patience. Patience is a virtue. Lack of patience is a flaw that many humans have. Lack of patience, or impatience, is something that we must combat. Not all people are born with a high…
Will I ever write an autobiography? I hope so. At some point in my life, I plan to write an autobiography. When that would be, I do not know yet. If I write an autobiography, what would be the title of the manuscript? Writing an autobiography is no easy task. It requires self-reflection and a…
Attention friends. At an early age, I started to write poems. I compiled those and after I came to the United States, I decided to self-publish. Accordingly, I published two books of poems – the first one named SHE HAS SURRENDERED TO SLUMBER and the second one is NEPTUNE’S DUSK. Eventually I became very busy…
St. Augustine said, “It is only in the face of death that man’s self is born.” Over the last few years, the world faced the fear of death in a way that has resulted in a complete transformation of how we view life. The viral outbreak of COVID-19, the illegal use of substances such as…
Each time I sit down to write fiction, I embark on a voyage out in the ocean. A voyage is full of uncertainties. When a writer starts to craft a story, the journey to the last sentence of the manuscript is also full of uncertainties. On some days, the weather is bright and sunny, and…
For some, winter is a season of beauty. It certainly is. But for many seniors, this beauty comes at a cost, as the realities of life pose stress and hazard for their health and well-being. Once you look past the beautiful snow, there are icy roads, slippery sidewalks, gloomy and dark days, and chilly winds…
No one, on this planet, should be homeless. And yet, many people are without roof over their heads. This is a crisis that we must address. There is a winter storm alert right now. As I look out the window, I see snow, continuously falling. I thank God that I have a roof over my…
Heraclitus, the ancient philosopher, said that no man can step into the same river twice, because everything is in a state of flux. With each passing moment, things change, including the river. Each day, we are subject to transformation. Each season, we change. No two summers are the same. No two winters are the same….
This holiday season is an opportunity for people to come together, regardless of color or creed. There are endless distractions in life, as well as numerous ways in which people get divided in society. There are divisions based on race, religion, language, and also political affiliation. In recent years, the divisions in society have become…
We should open the photo albums and spend some time thinking about the days of the past. Unless we think of the past, how can we move ahead in the future? We close our eyes at night and wake up again in the morning to start our day. But life is still a continuous flow…
In the day and age of division, there are some powerful forces that can bring people together. Music, of course. Sports, quite certainly. The ongoing FIFA World Cup is an example of the power of sports that can break barriers and unite people. Regardless of whether you call it “soccer” or “football”, one must agree…
America is becoming a more diverse country, every day. Asian Americans make major contributions towards the increasing diversity of the United States population. The Asian American population grew from approximately 11.9 million to around 22.4 million between 2000 and 2019, making them the fastest growing minority group in the United States. For the Republican Party,…
For the citizens of the United States, voting is a right and it is also a responsibility. We must make our voices heard and vote for the candidates of our choice. Every vote matters. The 2022 midterm election is perhaps the most important election of our lifetime. We stand at a fork in the road,…
A human being is not a cockroach. To say that human beings are roaches is highly offensive. Sunny Hostin, a host on the television show The View, recently compared “white Republican suburban women” to “roaches.” Her comment is an insult to women. Sunny Hostin said that “white Republican suburban women” voting for GOP candidates is…
The rise in crime in communities across the United States affects the lives of the American people. To combat crime and to increase public safety in our neighborhoods, states, and country, we must vote for Republican candidates on the ballot. When crime rises, we know that we need strong law enforcement presence to fight the…
Inflation hurts people’s budgets by decreasing the value of money. As prices rise in the economy, as a result of reckless government spending and the Biden administration’s opposition to fossil fuels, the freedom of the American people is diminished. American families, because of inflation, find it hard to afford groceries. They also find it challenging…
It is time to restore law and order in the state of New York. To help accomplish that goal, the people of New York must elect a Republican. New York was my port-of-entry when I arrived in the United States as a legal immigrant. As such, I have some special feelings for the state. I…
Reportedly, test scores in the United States have decreased significantly. This is the result of school closures and mask mandates that students had to deal with during the period of COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic caused disruption in people’s lives, all over the globe. Here in the United States, people suffered due to shutdowns and stay-at-home…
Halloween is almost here. And there is nothing scarier than the current state of the American economy, also known as the “Biden economy.” Since President Joe Biden took office, the economy has been on a downward spiral. Just this month, it was reported that inflation jumped by 8.2 percent in September, compared to a year…
At any given point in time, we are occupying space in this multi-dimensional world. It is our responsibility to respect this God-given space and make the best use of it. To my knowledge, no one has determined the composition of the soul. What a soul truly is remains a great mystery. The discussion of the…
The world, with all the elements in it, can distract us from our path. As we work our way towards our destination, diversions can push us in other directions. A person can defeat distractions if there is strong commitment to fulfill a purpose in life. When working on an important project, for work or school,…
The elected officials in California must take major steps to address the problem of rising crime. Otherwise, more and more people will leave the state.
A period of silence often precedes a storm. Similarly, when a writer feels that his creativity has subsided and his mind has been subject to a draught, a pouring rain of productivity may just be on its way. A writer must never lose hope. As long as the mind exists and is connected to a…
In this age of technology, when people are texting, sending emails, including emojis in messages, my love for handwritten notes has grown in intensity. There was a time when handwritten notes and letters were the primary ways to communicate, in addition to spoken words. Even with the emergence of typewriters, a paper on which a…
I guess most people do not want to be lonely. But there are others who seek moments, days, weeks, or even longer periods of solitude. We all have different preferences. But can we truly be lonely? Our inclinations vary, depending on our personalities and experiences. The desire to be around people or to be lonely…
Time neither pauses, nor stops. As I looked at my watch, I saw the ticking of the second hand. The movement of time, as we know it, is irreversible. We can track it, but we cannot change how it flows. As humans, we are confronted with the limitations that time has set for us. And…
Any rational individual would like to spend quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. What constitutes “quality time” would vary, depending on who you ask. At the core, quality time refers to the time spent in doing that which would strengthen a relationship. In addition to quality time, quality of thoughts is also essential…
Some criticisms are constructive, while others are not. Regarding my writings and podcast, I have never been afraid of criticism. The words and reactions from critics inspire me to continue to be vocal in expressing my thoughts through writing and speaking. I believe in the free expression of ideas. I like to share my thoughts…
I want a clean environment for all. I think we should take reasonable measures to keep the environment clean. Banning the use of single-use plastics is not a reasonable step to protect the environment. I think single-use plastic items, such as forks, knives, spoons, cups, boxes, etc., are essential and we must continue to use…