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Welcome to my advocacy blog. My goal is to post relevant information that will spark action, discussion and interaction, creating a catalyst for solutions and ideas to impact the challenges we face in our society. We welcome comments, suggestions and submissions in support of those seeking a voice. "…Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear…"

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What Ukraine Teaches Us About Power

Every time I see or read anything about what’s happening in Ukraine, my heart drops a notch.My memories of visiting … More

Courage, Education, fortitude, history, horrors, Illia Ponomarenko, injustice, Kyiv Independent, Paul Krugman, Russia, truth, Ukraine, War

Слава Зеленському – Слава Україні

Time Magazine – January 2023 “The call from the President’s office came on a Saturday evening: Be ready to go … More

Courage, Education, history, Putin, Research, Russia, Time Magazine, truth, Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, War

Bison Restoration – The National Wildlife Federation

At least 30 million bison used to roam throughout Montana’s Great Plains and America’s western prairie habitat. However, decades of overexploitation, habitat loss, decline … More

Bison, Education, environment, Friends, history, Montana, Nature, Research, restoration, Science, The National Wildlife Federation, truth

Why some people celebrate Christmas in January

Thanks to a decision made more than 400 years ago, not all Christians observe the holiday on December 25. BYERIN … More

calendar, Christmas, Education, Gregorian calendar, history, Orthodox Christians, Research, traditions, truth

Bubbles trapped in Alaska ice are a mesmerizing, terrifying warning

PHOTOGRAPHS BYRYOTA KAJI KAJITA – This photographer’s art reveals worrisome signs of climate change. Year after year, as autumn in … More

Alaska, BYRYOTA KAJI KAJITA, Climate Change, Education, environment, health, history, melting ice, National Geographic Magazine, Nature, Research, Science, truth

COP15 was a success — here’s what needs to happen next

The historic global agreement at the UN conference to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 is just the start. … More

Advocacy, Aljazeera, COP15, Education, environment, health, history, Marco Lambertini, Nature, Paris Agreement, Research, Science, truth, WWF International

The Final 6 January Report

Here it is.

6 January, Advocacy, Congressional Report, Education, history, insurrection, law and order, oath of office, Research, truth

Thank You Ken Balcomb – Friend to Orca Whales

  Years ago, I had the opportunity to spend time with Ken when I participated in an Earthwatch Expedition. He involved us … More

Advocacy, Center for Whale Research, Earthwtch, Education, environment, history, Isabella Breda, Ken Balcomb, Lynda Mapes, marine mammals, National Marine Fisheries Services, Nature, Orca Whales, Research, Science, Seattle Times, truth

“Finding Freedom” – Wonderful Book!!

Loved it. Close your eyes, feel the breeze, and follow a young girl as she searches for Freedom through the beautiful … More

Education, history, Ksenia Markevych, Maryna Kariuk, truth, Ukraine, Ukrainian freedom, Voice of Children Charitable Foundation

Jackie Gleason – The Great One

Take a moment to enjoy a short interview with one of the greats. If you want to watch a memorable … More

Biography, CBS, Early television, Friends, history, Jackie Gleason, The Honeymooners

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