Point for Discussion: Government by representation of the people. This is the basis of our democracy. We control who gets elected and, in theory, they represent our interests in Washington DC. Hah. Nice thought. Given the partisanship of recent decades, and current abuses of power, it seems like the only one represented by these officials … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Term Limits for Elected Officials
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Sisters Talking On…Getting Paid for Your Data
Point for Discussion: Social media is a double-edged sword. It enables friends and family to keep in touch, businesses to get the word out, help us find specifically what we want to buy in minutes, and so much more. The same technology and tools also enable, not only the negative side of things (e.g., knock-offs, … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Getting Paid for Your Data
Sisters Talking On…Facebook-Discrimination or Just Marketing
Point for Discussion: Facebook is again in the news. This time, HUD is claiming that advertisers on Facebook are discriminating against groups of people by advertising homes to specified zip codes and men vs. women. Is this discrimination, or is this just marketing to people who may be more likely to purchase the homes? Our … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Facebook-Discrimination or Just Marketing
Sisters Talking On. . .Control What We Can – Block Out the Noise
Point for Discussion: We are bombarded daily with bad news, chaos in government, and challenges in our daily lives. If we allow ourselves to get caught up in the negativity, it could bury us. What if, instead, we focus on the things we can control that impact our daily lives? Our Points of View (Lynn) … Continue reading Sisters Talking On. . .Control What We Can – Block Out the Noise
Sisters Talking On. . .Moving & The Accumulations of Life
Point for Discussion The American Dream remains the freedom to live how and where we choose. We Americans move often for many reasons: more space for growing families, job relocation, downsizing for empty nesters and retirees. When we start to pack up, we realize that we have accumulated so much stuff. Do we need it … Continue reading Sisters Talking On. . .Moving & The Accumulations of Life
Sisters Talking On. . .The Government Shutdown
Apologies for our hiatus, but Lynn and I are back, and not a moment too soon, with the government shutdown upon us. . . Point for Discussion: The partial government shutdown is now in week 3. In addition to its political ramifications, it is greatly impacting people’s lives. This is a milestone that no one … Continue reading Sisters Talking On. . .The Government Shutdown
Sisters Talking On…Kavanaugh & Character in Politics
Point for Discussion: When we’re young, most of us are taught to respect others. Or at least I thought we were. We have seen enough public disrespect in the past few weeks to last us a lifetime. Politics is certainly ugly. Following the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh, the Republicans are thinking they have the midterms … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Kavanaugh & Character in Politics
Sisters Talking On. . .Midterm Election Political Advertising
Point for Discussion: It’s that time in the political process for midterm elections. With this comes the midterm political attack ads. PACs and other political groups spend millions of dollars to take down their opponents rather than build up their candidates. Is it because there isn’t enough good to say about their candidates’ leadership that … Continue reading Sisters Talking On. . .Midterm Election Political Advertising
Sisters Talking On. . .From Miss America Pageant To Competition
Point for Discussion: In our days of the #metoo movement, the Miss America Pageant is also going through some evolution. With the elimination of the swimsuit suit and evening gown competitions, there is a goal of transitioning from a “beauty pageant” to a “competition” among women. Shifting from a focus on the appearance of women … Continue reading Sisters Talking On. . .From Miss America Pageant To Competition
Sisters Talking On…Kneeling in Protest
Point for Discussion: Over the past year, several athletes and cheerleaders have “taken a knee” in protest. What started out as a personal protest by Colin Kaepernick in 2017 has become part of a movement. For some, it’s about social injustices, and for others, it’s become more about freedom of speech. Whatever the intention, there … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Kneeling in Protest
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