This is the first in a series of episodes on inequalities in America and takes the form of an interview with my friend and guest Mr. Ed Barber, retired engineer and student of history. Mr. Barber explains the grid system that failed in Texas recently due to a winter storm and the impact on residents.  You don't want to miss it. Follow us on Facebook and leave your questions or comments.

For centuries, we've read about things people do for love, but this story gives Thomas Kempis' quote standing. "Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible."

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In observance of Black History Month, I have chosen to address one aspect of derogatory name-calling of black to each other; nothing can be so dehumanizing or demoralizing (Nigger, whore, bitch, etc). Instead I am admonishing those who are so inclined to banish the ghosts of self-hate in honor of our ancestors, who paid the price for us to be called by our proper names. 

Silence can be viewed as a double-edged sword because as with most things in life it has both favorable and unfavorable consequences. Every day, all around us, we see negative  consequences of silence manifest themselves; however, it is my hope that after listening to this episode you will examine your own use of silence and use it to save lives..

Many  have difficulties learning life's lessons during ordinary times, but crises have a way of forcing us to learn them in extraordinary, like this pandemic.   Whatever you decide, the fact of the matter is that we can choose to learn them through pleasure or through pain.