Monthly Archives: January 2010

January 31, 2010

STAMPEDE TO THE TOP: A RACE TO RUIN

Several things happened this week that gave me pause: First I saw on CNN the story about a little fourth grader in Texas who hung himself in the school restroom.  The child psychologists all attributed his death to depression and … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2010

ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S OATH

One year ago this morning.  Hope. Today, I am not so sure.  But I haven’t given up yet.  I am still astride the bandwagon.  I have seen signs of the change that history promised.  Then I realize, change is in … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2010

ZERO IN-TOLERANCE

The airport security line at San Diego’s Lindbergh Field was as long as I have ever seen it yesterday.  It stretched from the central hallway of Terminal One, past the baggage claim area, up the escalator, across the footbridge to … Continue reading →

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