This makes me think that the issues that loom so large to us now–Me, Too, Black Lives Matter, taking a knee, gun control, abortion, same sex marriage–issues that seem so important–are not going to matter when the apocalypse comes. Maybe we should practice looking at the truly large issues now–taking care of the earth and each other and figure…[Read more]

Jesus of Nazareth, John Wesley, Dr George LaMore, John Denver, Chris Bosley, Rachel Pedrick, Rev. Gerald Wert, Rev. Robert Crilley, Rev. Samuel Wells, Dr. Marcus Borg and others too numberous to mention (or remember!)

This issue could be a galvanizing issue for young voters–“who are these old people to make decisions about OUR future?” Are there enough young voters to make a difference? Are there enough young voters who are enlightened about the future they face? Is there a possibility of hope and change once again?

This is very interesting. I question the word meritocracy as it has overtones of elitism to me (because I would not rise very high in the ranks of a meritocracy!) I prefer equality of opportunity to a system that stratifies by ability. How does a meritocracy protect those with less merit but still have human needs? The bright and able will…[Read more]

I am so sorry that Trump has beaten us into the ground, aided and abetted by his base, and the Republican Party that goes along with his repugnant personality and policies in order to get whatever it is they want. Power, I guess. It is a long, strange time in this country. It is no wonder Mariner wants to secede. We used to take cookies to the…[Read more]

This is a very reasoned, thoughtful look at the way things have changed over the years, and will continue to change. I think we need older people–older even than 60–to have perspective and insight. I do not think the electorate can change the entrenched system, especially as the electorate does not speak with one voice. It may have to come…[Read more]

Interesting and unsettling–as futurists often are. My only question is at the end when you say “In the future it is likely that profit will be built into the corporate model because corporations will control human value without human preferences.” I wonder what that model would look like? And then I have a follow up: from whence do…[Read more]

What a refreshing and helpful way to start the day. Your description of Jane Pauley’s voice is eloquent.

National unity does seem like an impossible dream. It doesn’t feel like Americans are on the same team anymore, and I wonder when that happened. I could blame certain parties, but that does not advance the cause of unity. But if certain parties would be more reasonable, unity would be easier to achieve!

I think one in 500 is extremely generous if you are looking at the entire population. Part of the problem is the almost total lack of Christian education at every level. I understand, though, the grasping after old time religion to try to remake our country the way it used to be. (When we were all white and Judeo-Christian?) But I don’t…[Read more]

Your description of a compassionate United States is a glimpse of what peace on earth could look like. It seems like such a hopeless dream–but it is not rocket science. It is achievable if we had the vision and will to do it. It may not happen anytime soon, but it can happen, it is not impossible– and that gives me hope in this Christmas…[Read more]

What a concise and cogent trip through the decades of our lifetime. I guess the late 40’s and 50’s were a halftime of sorts, too, after the devastation of WWII. Maybe little half time breaks in history are all we ever get. I think we don’t always realize how much of our life experience is dictated by the era we happen to be born into. Or how…[Read more]

Those who are now over 30 whose anthem was “The times they are a changin” may rue the day they thought change was the harbinger of a brave new world. Who knew it would lead to this? Probably lots of people–but nothing anyone can do to stem the tide of a rising sea. Change will not be held back, but the hope is that it can be diverted by divers…[Read more]

You are not grandfathered out, you are grandfathered in! Go Team Nova!

This is good proactive advice. I just got an email from Al Gore asking me to sign a petition about Arctic oil. Done! I would also gladly sign a petition to get the housework done!

We can only hope, like the children of Israel long ago, that a Messiah will come to save us from our dangerous leaders–someone with wisdom, vision and compassion. Someone like Jimmy Carter–who we crucified.

Good overview of multiple problems. I like the idea that they can be addressed simultaneously–the same way that environmental issues and job creation can be addressed by investing in green solutions.

Maybe human history is mostly made up of ‘nice days’, and you only see the catastrophes when you take the long view. Maybe there is much to be said for the short view!

I’m with Chicken Little.

This is almost too big to ponder. We hardly know the myths we live by, as we do not think of them as myths. Maybe this is one of your points. It makes me examine my own life for clues about the structures I have built. We think the entire culture shares our mythos, but of course that is not true. It is most obviously not true as we enter this…[Read more]