When someone offers an opinion, they are essentially “putting in their two-cents”. If someone wants to know what you think, they might say “a penny for your thoughts”. These idiomatic expressions both suggest that the value of an opinion isn’t worth much monetarily. I believe that the value is even less if that opinion is […]
Oh I’m Just A Bill, Schoolhouse Rock!
How are our laws made? I remember this as a child and it’s still just as brilliant and relevant today! Enjoy
We’re Acting Like Animals? If Only We Could Be that Evolved.
Another mass shooting occurred today at a small church in a small town in Texas. At this time, at least 26 have died and the suspect has killed himself…again. Same story, same ending; again and Again and AGAIN! How often? I checked on-line for statistics with the intention of going back 20 years. I made […]
President Lincoln Erred Only In That Gender Is Irrelevant
The ACLU, Why Aren’t You A Member?
Author’s note: The mere mention of the “ACLU” evokes strong emotions in many. Writing this article is akin to a doctor’s physical; not pleasant but necessary. I ask you to open your mind for just a minute and then let me know what you think. Before you throw your phone or computer across the room, […]
Humanity, Violence and The Serengeti
Like many others, I’m struggling with the “why” regarding the recent shooting in Las Vegas. Why did he do it? Was he crazy, angry, frustrated or all/none of the above? Was there a latent issue, perhaps a medical condition that caused him to take this action? The general consensus, at this point, is that he […]
Interesting thought from Travelinggump.Com
Our World Today
Another Kind Of Story
Welcome to my second blog. My first, Travelinggump.com, is where I write about my passion for travel. But what about everything else? That’s where Thesunflowermuse.com comes in. This is my “overflow”, non-travel, anything goes Blog. So with that informative introduction, it begins… (“it” being World Domination or something similiarly bold, I mean, go big or […]
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