Category: The good life

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: A letter to Elizabeth Warren/John McCain & Al Franken, Sherrod Brown & Bernie Sanders!

May 9, 2014

An open letter to the following Senators: Dear sirs and Madame: ” We the people, for the people”, has meaning to US and we need your help. Through my word press Blog, I have a dedicated Community of 42,000 + People,  representing the USA predominantly and 55+ Countries.   I Blog about Public Advocacy and … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: A letter to Elizabeth Warren/John McCain & Al Franken, Sherrod Brown & Bernie Sanders!

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: My personal journey

April 30, 2014

My personal Journey Why do I care about others? You can’t understand or have empathy and compassion for others until you understand yourself. What makes me happy? What am I prepared to lose? What is my personal comfort zone? When I closed Merit Carpets, Inc. , it was a decision that was overdue. I knew … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: My personal journey

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The Solution resides with”we the People”

April 21, 2014

I’m outraged as I watch helplessly while “we the People”, are suffering, losing our dignity and our jobs.  Neither Party, except a dedicated few in Congress, is helping “we the People”, to overcome the demise of our Middle Class.  I’ve linked today’s NY Times article on the condition of Middle Class Americans compared to those … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The Solution resides with”we the People”

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Time to move forward

April 19, 2014

The Economist. 2009, and now 2014,  we’re still talking about the financial crisis development and the possible solutions for our time.   We are still enabling Bankers and the Banking system, while the rest of the Country remains stifled at the expense of a few. A privileged few. The Country has enabled this sector of … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Time to move forward

Public Advocacy: A brief interlude to follow my “passion” for Glass

March 22, 2014

Hi there everyone: Thanks for your many supportive comments.   I’m taking a short holiday to Seattle , Washington, the home of Chihuly, et al. on Sunday.  returning by the 1st.  I do hope to keep everyone entertained upon my return.  Serious “stuff” to follow, as always. Wishing you all the best.  Please continue to … More Public Advocacy: A brief interlude to follow my “passion” for Glass

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Where are the People?

March 19, 2014

I am consumed with a desire to do more then write.  Though writing has turned into “my” calling, it isn’t enough.  I’ve lost patience with the establishment.  Daily, I read about egregious behavior, building collapses, disruption of vital rail services, more money for rent for those victims of Super storm Sandy?  The plight of the … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Where are the People?

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Happiness is…..

March 18, 2014

Listening to Bloomberg News on the way home from the Bronx Botanical Gardens and hearing a reporter state, ” Eric Schneiderman , the NY STATE AG, is ” looking at Fast Trades ” to determine if they have a ” competitive advantage”. This is the first step in analyzing “dark pools ” with broader powers … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Happiness is…..

PUBLIC ADVICACY: A conversation with Joseph Stiglitz

March 12, 2014

A thoughtful conversation by  Bob Herbert with  Joseph Stiglitz at the NY Historical Society on March 1st.  Part of my series on current events, bringing the latest news and thinking on Economics as it affects US. “Well the good news is we’re better off then Europe, whose Economy has reached depression levels.  We’ve got almost … More PUBLIC ADVICACY: A conversation with Joseph Stiglitz

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Washington the City on the Hill

March 3, 2014

Fish in the barrel, crabs on the net, it’s all the same to US. We’re stuck behind the net, we have no way to reach Washington, to tell them of our plight. It’s a walled off city representing themselves. No more pretense. No more government by the people , for the people. Instead we’ve got … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Washington the City on the Hill

PUBLIC ADVOCAY: Serious about deficits?

February 26, 2014

SERIOUS ABOUT THE DEFICIT? This is the least harmful way to stop the WALL STREET casino and bring down the deficit at the same time. Consider this paltry fee, $0.03 / $100.00 , on derivative millisecond trades and you do several ” good ” things for the Country. By paying this fee, the ” fast” … More PUBLIC ADVOCAY: Serious about deficits?