Lawrence George Jaffe

Survival Observations

Survival Observations

Surviving (our topic and word of the day) is very important to our species. It is so important and vital that without it—well we just wouldn’t survive, would we?
Thanksgiving Observations

Thanksgiving Observations

What are we really celebrating with Thanksgiving? Perhaps we really need to rethink Thanksgiving to be more inclusive of everyone in our population. This may be controversial in our overly sensitive times.
Amplifying Hope

Amplifying Hope

People lean in to hear a whisper. You don’t have to shout to be heard. Crank up the hope and you got a better relationship, a better city, a better country, and a better earth.
Observations on Respect and the Intrusion of Hate

Observations on Respect and the Intrusion of Hate

It is healthy to respect others and find some quality in them that you appreciate—this is a very healthy viewpoint for humanity. You can readily respect your enemies but it makes sense to not underestimate them.
Observations: Celebrating Our Two-Party System

Observations: Celebrating Our Two-Party System

A two-party system should encourage political parties to work together and find common positions—it is not about hating the other party and its members. Hate does not encourage stability and growth.