Mr. Bombastic

 Long-term problems generally require long term solutions which are best spearheaded by long-term leadership.  But in our almost global rejection of dynasty, seen as the source of all evil, we seem to have settled for king-for-a-day governance rather than grapple with the hard task of people empowerment, the requirement for healthy, working democracies. Power still … More Mr. Bombastic

A Time to speak and a time to be silent

Sunday’s paper carried an article on Gun trafficking in Sav-la-Mar. I was traveling through Sav. earlier this week with a friend. I wanted to show her one of my favorite river spots. As I turned the corner and sought to confirm directions (long-time-no-visit) we were informed that people don’t go down there anymore. People have been robbed, … More A Time to speak and a time to be silent