Tag: conversations
Neighborhood Conversations Held For Laurel House And Park Renovation
WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city is inviting community members to attend the fourth and fifth Neighborhood Conversations regarding the renovation of Laurel House and Park. The...
Jury Duty 104: The Deliberation
UNITED STATES—I promised in my last column that there were fireworks during deliberation when I served jury duty for the umpteenth time. Never have...
Civility When It Comes To Political Discourse
UNITED STATES—Politics, it just seems so many people refuse to have a conversation with people who are on the opposite end of the political...
People Vote Based On Gut Reaction
UNITED STATES—If there is anything that annoys me to the core it is when someone persuades you how to vote. I do not like...
Political Affiliation Divide
UNITED STATES—If you think one political party is better than the other you would be wrong. I hate the fact that our country is...
Communication Is Hard America!
UNITED STATES—There is something I have to admit America. I don’t have the best communication skills. I like to think I do, but I...
Political Dialogue Fervor
UNITED STATES—I have said it before there are two subjects that can cause serious issues: religion and politics. I know religion is decisive, but...
Uncomfortable Talking About Race, Why?
UNITED STATES─This is a question that I’ve constantly had to ask myself time and time again: why is the topic of race something that...
Stronger Family Communication
UNITED STATES─If there is one thing this pandemic has taught me more than anything it’s that family matters more than anything. You never realize...
Thinking Rationally
UNITED STATES—Sometimes in the heat of the moment we just say things not realizing what we just said could have a dramatic impact on...
What Happened To Healthy Debates?
UNITED STATES—I remember in high school I was a member of the debate team and the one thing I learned is that when you...
Family Dysfunction
UNITED STATES—There is no such thing as a perfect family. If someone tells you they have one, they are indeed lying to your face....
Old Radio Vs. Today’s Radio, TV Shows
HELLO AMERICA!—When reflecting on the days that I grew up during the early 1940s when radio was an intense source of inspiration and hope,...
What Do You Say To Your Children?
UNITED STATES—Children are sponges for knowledge and information. They are born a virtual blank slate. They pay attention to everything you say to them....