The Long Road

I've been building this trail behind my lake house-- ALL by hand with a pick axe, shovels, blade axe, and two plastic buckets to carry dirt, gravel, and rocks back and forth. Here's how I feel about it and what we can all learn from VERY HARD manual labor.

History often repeats--good or bad. We decide--but "how we decide" is quite orchestrated by the elitists. Here's a share straight out of the Nazi propaganda playbook using cutting-edge social psychology science and the "art" of rhetorical control of the masses...the same methods are being implemented NOW to engineer public consent and opinion. *Source: "NATIONAL SOCIALISM: BASIC PRINCIPLES, THEIR...

At a recent high school graduation I attended, the principal concluded his grad speech with these wise words, "Get off your phones; live your lives." I thought this was brilliant; however, as he stated above, I noticed many surrounding me ON THEIR PHONES having completely unrelated conversations, watching videos, playing video games, etc. Some of the kids attending had iPads and full-cover headset...

My esteemed colleague "Ms. B" just retired after 37 years of classroom teaching. I grew quite fond of Ms. B, and we developed a wonderful appreciation for each other and her students this past year. Here are a few moments of sharing from the front lines of education. Thanks Ms. B...I'll always remember you. :)

I just wrapped up a full year of teaching at the rural Oklahoma school where I taught 3rd-5th grade physical education. What I learned about love, family, community, and relationships is worth a whole segment today. I love my kids, and they love me back. I hope you enjoy the sharing and find some value in the Native Cherokee philosophy of "wrapping them" with love and care.

1917 was a pivotal year for propaganda and social psychology. The emerging science and understanding of how to control mass thought were used to talk Americans into supporting WWI in Europe. Some of those who opposed this orchestrated "national" effort--were arrested and imprisoned. Sound familiar? *Reference: "PR! A Social History of Spin" by Stuart Ewen (1996) *Graphic: US National Security Agen...

Narcan , the opioid reversal drug, is now being distributed at music shows in America. We have reached a new low in culture and lack of health. Narcan has also been approved as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug now too, yes, it's that bad. Here are some reflections from a veteran rocker who has attended some of THE biggest rock shows in history and for decades...and no one ever died. *Source: "Narcan...

I've been looking in the wrong place for a "human dictator" who is going to emerge to restore order to the growing chaos and anarchy. I realized this morning after more deep reading on the history of social psychology and modern propaganda, the modern dictator to fear is the digital dictator that brings the modern "tyranny of technology." *Reference: "PR! A Social History of Spin" by Stuart Ewen (...

Another share from the three-day symposium I recently attended on Native American Sovereignty hosted by the University of Tulsa Schools of Humanities and Law. This share is about what the tribes are doing on "self-determination through self-government" and how progress is being made by LESS Federal government involvement from forestry to education to food and their whole general economy. We can le...

We live in a technologically "advanced" era...positioned to destroy us ALL. Interestingly, this "modern" new world BS order started about 100 years ago at the same time books were being written warning us about "the machine" and what it could do to ruin humanity...I know; I read many of them. We are now cloning and faking virtually everything--what's next? Cloning Metallica? Cloning YOU so you can...

Another show revolving around the recent Native American history conference I attended by Tulsa University Schools of Humanities and Law on "The Work of Sovereignty." This segment also relates to my other previous show on "Deep Time" and thinking for seven generations.

The Grammys had a special tribute last night for the legendary California surf band The Beach Boys . I have not watched award shows for decades, but I could not get away from The Grammys last night as modern musicians sang covers of the classic Beach Boys songs while the actual Beach Boys looked on from the balcony in deep appreciation. I was moved to tears numerous times--for gratitude and in ang...

I recently attended a three-day Native American conference on "The Work of Sovereignty" hosted by Tulsa University's School of Humanities and their School of Law. I learned quite a bit hanging out for three days with attorneys and tribal elders. Here's my first share regarding the Iroquois tribe's "Seventh Generation Principle" to make decisions in life considering the past seven generations befor...

On November 14, 2019, my daughter's high school experienced a mass shooting. Children died. Don't think that "it cannot happen to you." Because of my family experience and the current culture crisis, I just went through training with "Stop the Bleed" to get certified and become an instructor. This is valuable training for how to manage large bleeds in an emergency trauma situation whether it be a...

Sometimes in education, you need to make a quick pivot and let all the lesson plans for that day fly out the window. Today was one of those days. What my children needed was care and love and nurturing--not biomechanics or "PE" activities although I was able to use some movement to help calm them down after our opening discussion. Here's a quick share on the power of human-to-human interaction and...

As a fully credentialed teacher in multiple subject areas in two states that has taught thousands of children, and a parent who has raised three children to adulthood, I'm going to jump into the current fray of whether or not we should have drag contests in public schools and especially in elementary schools as young as Pre-K and Kindergarten. America has serious literacy issues even prior to the...

Here are three short shares about three little 3rd-grade girls in my life and how important their teachers are to them. I hope you take not only the time to listen--but to feel what I'm talking about. Take care...

I've been teaching square dancing to my 3rd-5th graders. Here are a few insights about all the numerous benefits of teaching traditional dance to young people including some interesting comments on the development of social skills and appropriate touch.

I was overwhelmed last week with all the crap going on...drifting back, It reminded me of Ray Eliot's speech "The Proper State of Mind" and how against ALL odds--some people have succeeded and moved forward. Here are a few thoughts on how building mental stability in light of yet another school shooting yesterday plus a plethora of national and global problems--can lift us out of this mess. *"The...

There is a "growing" movement out of California to plant school forests. Having outdoor classrooms and surrounding children with nature is not a new idea, but this is a modern way to address the current problem of hardscaped asphalt schoolyards and to improve health and well-being along with behavior patterns in our youth. I'll cite some current research and emerging trends that can improve our ch...

G.T.W. Patrick proposed a theory in his 1916 book, "The Psychology of Play" that the larger muscle play activities were more relaxing and more in line with human instincts historically. In this segment, I share some of these thoughts with some historical context clues. *Reference: "The Leisure Age: Its Challenges to Recreation" by Norman Miller and Duane Robinson (1963) *Photo Credit: Ron Jones

More from G. Ott Romney's 1945 book, "Off the Job Living: A Modern Concept of Recreation and its Place in the Postwar World." Today's focus is on the public responsibility to provide wholesome opportunities for recreation--federal, state, county, and local governments should be developing these along with some commercial aspects as well. Recreation is one of the pillars of our democratic society,...

Here's another share from G. Ott Romney's 1945 book, "Off the Job Living: A Modern Concept of Recreation and its Place in the Postwar World." Romney shares a fascinating quote by Samuel Haig Jameson regarding "indoorism" due to cultural changes and how this has highlighted the importance of being outdoors more than ever. *Reference: "Physical Education in the Light of Social Sciences" by Samuel Ha...

"Exposed to the rays, a human being, youth or adult, catches fire." -G. Ott Romney More today from Romney's 1945 book, "Off the Job Living: A Modern Concept of Recreation and its Place in the Postwar World." *Photo: G. Ott Romney 1928 in the Montanan (Wikipedia)

I've been reading a wonderful book by G. Ott Romney entitled, "Off the Job Living: A Modern Concept of Recreation and its Place in the Postwar World" published in 1945. Romney was primarily known for some solid football, basketball, and track coaching at Montana State University and BYU; however, this book goes far beyond sports and athletics. In this segment, I share his views on developing your...