Welcome once again to our book study on George Washington’s “Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation.” (Applewood Books, 1988). I’ve so enjoyed reading your responses these past few weeks. A few of you have prior knowledge of GW rules for civility. Others of you have been embracing our first President’s treatment […]
New Green Deal or a Raw Deal?
Have you read an overview of the Green New Deal yet? You don’t know what you are missing! “Oh,” you say, “I listened to such and such a commentator, or I read about it on Twitter, in my newsfeed, etc.” Here at Common Sense Civics and Citizenship, when we have the opportunity to read a […]
George Washington’s “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior…” book study
Amidst bitter winter temps in much of the nation, I see many people suggesting curling up with a good book. George Washington’s “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation” is probably not what they were thinking 🙂 Even so, we began a book study discussing a few of the rules young George […]
CSCC Word of the Day
CSCC Word of the Day: RIF (Reduction in Force) The acronym RIF has been bandied about as the government shutdown rolls on. Let’s get clarification on this term. A Reduction In Force (RIF) is a thoughtful and systematic process of eliminating employee positions. For all practical purposes, a government RIF is the same thing as a […]
Observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Observing Martin Luther King Day Do you have a favorite quote or remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King? 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, and his quest for civil rights not only for himself but […]
Shutdown Strategies
Let’s talk about common sense citizenship approaches to coping with the longest government shutdown in American history. Have you been affected in some way by the shutdown? What if it goes on for an extended period? What exactly would be a crisis level situation in your opinion? I am all about using common sense to […]