To announce that there must be no criticism of the president… is morally treasonable to the American public.
United States President Theodore Roosevelt
How You Doin’ Everyone?
I just wanna check in on you all to see how are things? I hope you are all navigating the choppy waters that is life these days. Hang in there.
Something About Being Woke
The word “Woke” in my mind is one of a call to action. Merriam-Webster defines it this way, “Aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).” To me as a believer, it’s a call to action.
It’s a word with history for the African-American community to be vigilant against those who would do harm to their community. Unfortunately, the word has a negative connotation for some. For so many they have to be woke because it keeps them alive.
We all need to be woke these days. Lots of bad things are happening, and many people are experiencing pain for many reasons. In as much as I can be, I am woke, awake, and compassionate. I think good people should aspire to be what woke is in the best spirit of it all.
Six Word Story
The world is rumbling around us.
Quote Of The Day II
Make no mistake, empathy is not weak or ‘woke.’ And by the way, woke just means you give a damn about other people.
Jane Fonda
I Should Spend More Time With WordPress Reader
I have sadly neglected the WordPress reader where I can connect with fellow bloggers. Lately I have been constantly doomscrolling on Threads and BlueSky. Those sites are proving to be a constant stream of bad news. My lack of attention here is something I do regret. Your blogs are important, and I should do better by you this wonderful community of creative authors and thinkers and contemplative writers.
The Tony Burgess Blog 