Do you have a favorite quote or remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King? I have several, one being Amos 5:24, which is in the photo that accompanies this post. I recall the peaceful protests that Dr. King led. His mission in life became the headlines on the nightly news. His pastoral demeanor, his resolute posture, […]
Personal Note from Candace
What brought us together as a country in the beginning? What helped us overcome our differences and become one nation? This week, I began a series called “The Ties that Bind.” People are asking me what to do. They have also pitched some anger my way. Has that happened to you? Let’s go back to […]
The Ties That Bind (Part 2)
The Ties That Bind, part 2 What ties bind you in your fidelity to your family, job, or interests that you pursue? Why do you stay loyal to your circle of friends or specific causes? Our Founders agreed on certain principles. That’s what kept them together. Fifty-six of them signed the Declaration of Independence. Congress […]
Personal Thoughts from Candace
Tempers and emotions are high. I have received notes indicating people think I am in a position to control what is happening in our country. I am not in that position. We can only control the two feet we each stand on. The goal here is to help us to think, not take on the […]
A Road Map for What’s Next
“These are the times that try men’s souls…”- Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. As Americans, we can relate to Thomas Paine’s pain, if you will. We wonder, what will happen in the next days and weeks to our country? What will be the outcome? Since this is a civics education page, I will summarize […]
What Will We Do As a Nation?
What do you do when a potential confrontation is looming? Think about how, in the past, you felt, the plans you made, and the split decisions involved. How did you handle it? Let’s look at some mega-tense moments in our nation’s history to see what others have done. Our nation’s first Constitutional Convention was deteriorating, […]
2021-Ready! Set! Go!
Everybody’s talking about 2020’s misery. Let’s look ahead. How well are you prepared for 2021? With 2020 almost in the rear view mirror, I think we can all agree. After a rough ride, Americans have a strong need to prepare, focus, and resolve to have a better year in 2021. Prior preparation prevents poor performance. […]
Christmas Overnight, 1776
Christmas overnight, December 25-26, 1776. Rain turned to sleet, turned to ice, turned into a biting storm from the northeast. Who would brave a night like that with a poorly clad, hungry, tired army and the need to cross the ice-choked Delaware River? George Washington would. The army was battle-weary and in bad need of […]
Christmas-An American Tradition
How do you celebrate Christmas? If you are not a “religious” person or not a Christian, read onAmeric. Christmas is an American tradition and a national holiday. All are welcome. I’ve heard some say, “It doesn’t feel like Christmas this year.” Others have said they personally “are not in the mood.” Here are my top […]
Bill of Rights Day
What is the right that you treasure the most in our Bill of Rights? I can’t pick just one. I treasure them all! I mean, look at this shortlist. What’s not to like? I want to live in a country that guarantees my rights by law. These rights are in our DNA: Freedom of religion, […]
Love, Learn, and Live Liberty
How about that Bill of Rights coffee cup that is the picture accompanying this post! It was given to me at a Founding Documents seminar which I led in October (all the necessary precautions taken 🙂 I love this cup. It fits right in there with a section of the Declaration of Independence attached to […]
Will Our Country Survive?
Will our country survive? The mirror of citizenship is being held up to each one of us. What do you see looking back at you? I’ve been pondering that question for days. Just so happens, the news is full of stories of secession, a new Union of States, and Americans “giving up on America.” Hold […]
Election Challenges-What’s Next?
Are you trying to understand or make sense of all that is going on with the presidential election challenges? Me too. I’ve been listening, reading, and taking notes. I’ll jot down here some ‘knowns” and what possibilities could happen in the coming days. Please be advised that there will not be a new presidential election. […]
Freedom and Justice
Are you sensing a subtle but powerful national tug-o-war between Freedom and Justice lately? I am. What is your view of Freedom and Justice? Is one more important than the other? Are they equal? Does it matter? I submit to you that they are equally important, but you can have neither without order. If you […]
Frauds? Or Heroes?
Are you hearing the courage of American patriots this week? Or are you witnessing a bunch of everyday Americans as frauds? Notice, I didn’t ask you what you are seeing. More on that in a moment. What I see happening is that people are divided into two camps. They either see frauds or heroes. For […]
