411 — Post Script

Humans have many ways of reading reality. One of them (see Technical below) is “An ability to exercise judgment where events cannot be completely defined.” We have questions. Answers are available. They may lie in the realm of matter, so we look for the clues in the physical realm. When they rest in the Sacred, … Read more

RAPPORTDefinition: relation marked by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity; the ability to get along well with others; close-knit Quote:• If you really want to get along with somebody, let them be themselves. — Willie Hugh Nelson (1933-2025) American singer-songwriter• We don’t get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different can … Read more

Definitions: (1) equitable to and for all members; (2) comprehensively broad and versatile; (3) affirming of all values; (4) in tune with a larger concept of deity; all encompassing; (5) the essence of reality–physical, mental, and spiritual Quotes:• No matter how far we stray, God knows where to find us, for He can see the … Read more

Between justice and mercy is Fairness. Trusting the rules of the game. Trying to see the other point of view. Expressing your own points with integrity and clarity. Willing to compromise. Looking to the ideal while recognizing the fallibility of the current situation. Eventually all things will work together for the greater good. [Photograph by … Read more

Definitions: (1) to let happen; permit; approve; sanction;(2) to let have; grant; (3) to accept as possible; tolerate; (4) to acknowledge or concede a point or claim; to admit as probable; (5) to plan for in case of need; (6) to see as an opportunity; (7) to make provision(s) for; allocate (8) to assert or … Read more

Honeywell versus Sperry Rand was one of the longest cases in the history of the federal courts within the United States. It spanned almost five years and resulted in the invalidation of certain patents. Atanasoff had worked out the fundamental elements of an electronic digital computer. His machine, built at Iowa State University, featured a … Read more

As I was grocery shopping on the day before a scheduled boycott that has been billed as The Economic Blackout, every price displayed seemed to highlight the economic warfare that has been thrust upon us. From a wide range of unhealthy beverage offerings that push High Fructose Corn Syrup, to the price gouging on corn … Read more

Introduction: Understanding the Intersection Of Democracy And Pedagogy Understanding the intersection of democracy and pedagogy demands an exploration into how educational practices and democratic ideals mutually inform and transform one another. This confluence represents a dynamic relationship wherein education becomes both a foundational tool for promoting democratic values and a reflective process informed by the … Read more