Category Archives: Whats On My Mind

A place to share my thoughts and feelings about life, liberty, and the pursuit of real “home made baked goods.”

THERE ARE ALWAY HEROES AMONG US

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Alex Simmons Says

HONOR THE HEART “… 4-Year-Old Texas Boy Who Saved Girl From Drowning…” When I posted this story on Facebook, one of the reactions (and rightly so) was, “where was the parents, the life guard, etc. My response was, “All of your … Continue reading →

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WHAT DID OUR FOUNDING FATHERS FIND?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Alex Simmons Says

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Today, I’ve heard a lot of debate about this act… Obama signs law criminalizing Westboro’s weapon of choice My personal reaction thus far is … Honoring the intent of the law is often a challenge for those of integrity. What … Continue reading →

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. ETHICS HELPS US USE IT PROPERLY

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Alex Simmons Says

  “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that … Continue reading →

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“Political Porridge: Too Hot, Too Cold, Or Just Plain Empty?”

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Alex Simmons Says

 Recently when asked (via a Facebook posting) … “As succinctly as you can, and with no partisan chest beating, tell me what you think are the greatest issues facing America this election season?” I replied … “Impaired politicians, corporate controlled … Continue reading →

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AUNTY-HERO WHO? OR …

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Alex Simmons Says

“Can Good Be Good, For Goodness Sake?” Okay, I’m from the long johns era of heroes – Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and many, many more.  When these folks get together it like an adult pajama party with folks substituting rays, beams, … Continue reading →

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