All across America people are dancing in the streets while others are decrying the end of country they love. In case you missed it this past Thursday the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) rendered a 5-4 decision to uphold the “Affordable Care Act.” The details of the ruling are complex and shoot down the President’s argument this bill is not a tax. Yet the bottom line is (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘America’
it is smart to know your limits
Posted: June 30, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: America, democracy, expertise, health care, law, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, United States
climb
Posted: March 21, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: America, American life, climb, expectation, life, Photography, random, society, success
Welcome to your American Experience, child. It holds great promise. Enjoy yourself, but know that your life comes with my expectations. Embrace the freedom to do what you want. However, above all else remember your ultimate purpose – to (more…)
The New Colossus
Posted: July 4, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: America, Ellis Island, freedom, Independence Day, July 4th, Photography, Statue of Liberty, The New Colossus
Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame (more…)