Shades of Grey

As I get older, time is just time. It all blends together. The only thing that seems to matter to me is the weather forecast and when the sun sets. 

The worst for me was outliving not one but two personal computers and my techie soul mate. I did not see all three of these happening to me. The crystal ball is cloudy, and the world is upside-down.

Then one day, some neighbors actually threw me a life preserver and I grabbed ahold. I think a lot about time and use it slowly building myself back up, lifting my head above water. 

Editorial Opinion: First Amendment Fundamental Freedoms

Engulfed by chaos, I am taking a pause to revisit the fundamental freedoms offered to the citizens of the United States of America (USA) titled: The First Amendment.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." (Congress.gov)

What is not protected speech:
"Only that expression that is shown to belong to a few narrow categories of speech is not protected by the First Amendment. The categories of unprotected speech include obscenity, child pornography, defamatory speech, false advertising, true threats, and fighting words."
(American Library Association)

It has been eight months since I wrote of the disappointment with individuals, local government and their use of social media. Not all speech is protected. 

Finally the FCC is a five member active board. Re-instating Net-Neutrality is a priority, IMO. Without it, rural areas like the one where I am located, are being priced out of the market for utilizing a tool that is so important in today's lifestyle. 

"Net neutrality is the concept of an open, equal internet for everyone, regardless of device, application or platform used and content consumed. Proponents of the idea believe all corporations, including internet service providers (ISPs), should treat internet data and users equally." (TechTarget)

If this wasn't enough chaos. In the USA, the House of Representatives expelled the Speaker of the House, an ex-President under indictments, War in Israel, War in Ukraine and a long list of global conflicts.

When I wake to a new day, I am rather prepared for a day of Malinformation. 

Blog Post: Stuck!

Stuck! 

Do you ever just get stuck? Well, I sure do.
Here it is a brand new year and I am falling into the abyss. 

Winter keeps me busy. Getting ready for another winter storm in Northwest Arkansas.
Hopefully, I get my writing thoughts together while doing various survival tasks.
I read a tweet from Stephen King that said, just keep writing!

So, for today, step one is accomplished. 
If you click on any of the links in the header here OR my website then I HOPE to get unstuck.

Update editing March 9, 2023

Word for the Day: Executive Session

Word for the Day

Executive Session

Arkansas Open Meeting Laws state:

(c) (1) Executive sessions will be permitted only for the purpose of considering employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of any public officer or employee. 

The specific purpose of the executive session shall be announced in public before going into executive session.