All Posts Tagged With: "audacity"
The Prophecy of Barack Obama
Two years ago Barack Obama decided to run for President of the United States. There were others. Seasoned politicians. Politicians who have been representing people in an official capacity for years. Each of the candidates spoke to the people. Each presented their case. Obama said, “This is about change.” We the people cheered. Think of […]
21Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued
Video – Kennedys endorse Obama, from MSNBC
Son, I could not capture the power of the news conference today. My earlier post has some of the quotes from the Kennedys – but the written word cannot capture their presence. We can all have hopes for the future of America. Hopes for Social Justice, for health care, for education, for peace, for prosperity, […]
25Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Video – Kennedys endorse Obama, from MSNBC | Continued
Grief – an Emotional Response to the Economy
Son, I am suffering the stock market drop. My portfolio for retirement has been devastated. The emotion is gripping. As I pondered my own reaction I realized that I am suffering a grief response. This is not an academic discussion – people across America are suffering the grief of real loss. So what is Grief? […]
22Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Grief – an Emotional Response to the Economy | Continued
Optimism, realism, and leadership
Son, Martin Luther King, Jr. has returned to the news. A Christian Minister who actively used his ministry to engage social issues and the government – he dreamed about a future of peace and prosperity. His resonating dream was inspirational and people followed. Was that a fluke of history, or is that a standard that […]
15Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Optimism, realism, and leadership | Continued