• Lifestyle

    Native American Studies – Reflections

     Ringggg, ding, ding, ding goes the bell.  Sixth hour - last class, and I'm fortunate enough to  be able to join  the Native American Studies group for a day. This group is made up of mostly Native American high school students, a few white students, and one hispanic student.We all head down to the computer lab where the librarian graciously welcomes the class in.   Their first quest is to write one paragraph about  a series they had just previewed,  entitled Into The West.   The series  portrays tales from the American West in the 19th century, told from the perspective of two families, one of white settlers and one of Native Americans. A movie depicting the plight of the Lakota people. …

  • Business

    Bureaucracy vs. Free Commerce

     Migrating from bureaucracy  or meritocracy  to the world of free commerce is a journey of  new learning, and that learning curve is steep. You quickly learn that the blue collar/white collar tags are real.  The way business is handled within both sectors is uniquely different as day and night.Within your institutions you have departments and policies and procedures that govern your everyday operations to a fine line. Job subsidies and cushiony benefits hold  many employees in their place.   In the world of free commerce you have a business plan, and expectations in meeting your next payroll.    Your staff is made up of people from various backgrounds; some from corporations and…

  • Lifestyle

    Checking out Utah

     Just have to give a plug for the beautiful state I live in.  Utah!   With some of the most beautiful landscape around, Utah is a marvel.  Know for its snow, red rock canyons, mountain biking, jeeping, river rafting, and scenic hikes - there is something for everyone.  https://youtu.be/ga8TE96p3uI