RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed people dedicated to ending poverty. This advocacy support group started in the early 1980’s. RESULTS create the public and political will to end poverty by empowering individuals to speak up for change. They support long-term solutions to poverty by advocating for government programs that … Continue reading
Cool the Planet. Feed the World.
Cool the Planet. Feed the World. – is the tagline for an organization called Regeneration International. I am fascinating by the fact that some biologists/scientists have figured out that an ideal solution for solving one aspect of our climate change problems is to remove carbon from the air (Pollution) and … Continue reading
Net Neutrality – Why Monitor ?
Net Neutrality rules are designed to ensure equal access to content on the internet. Consumers can go where they want, when they want. These Open Internet rules went into effect in June 12, 2015. They are ensuring consumers and businesses have access to a fast, fair, and open Internet. In … Continue reading
Me Too!
So in January 2016, I was in Madeira having a typical start to my day there walking along the gorgeous in town ocean. I had one of my most serious ” I’m out for a real exercise walk” outfits on when a young lady stopped me and asked me if I wanted … Continue reading
Collective Commitments
In April 2016, I had one of my “Aha” moments while spending time on Madeira island. The place where I feel like that I experience my true self the most. While on one of my waterfront walks, I said to myself, “Pat you have always said that you want … Continue reading
Blogs I Follow
I find the best way for me to follow a blog that interests me is to use their RSS feed to deliver new blog posts into my e-mail. Or to sign-up for their newsletters. I have listed a few of the biggies that I follow. Also, one of these is … Continue reading
35 by 13
Madeira Island is 35 miles long and 13 miles wide. I was recently speaking about Maine to Marco and Antonio. Both of them want to come to the States. I was telling them that Boston was only 2 hours away. They laughed hysterically and said we could probably go from … Continue reading
Boomers – Put Your Activist Hats Back On!
One thing we boomers did really well in our 20’s was DEMONSTRATING! How about if you get really psyched about doing something for an important cause right here, right now in 2016. Last night I watched a documentary that was recently released called – “This Changes Everything.” It … Continue reading
Traveling Alone Gets a Bad Rap!
Okay Boomers as we age, we all are likely to face the chance of either traveling alone or not traveling at all. Oh boo hoo – whoa is me. I’m here to tell you- I love traveling alone. It is such a freeing experience. Thoughts often get in the way … Continue reading
Present Moment Contemplations
The Virtues and Arrogance of Becoming Enlightened. Being enlightened does not give you the right to assume that you know if someone else is enlightened, or that you know whether someone else gets “love” or is practicing present moment awareness. That kind of thinking is simply being judgemental. Let kindness be … Continue reading