Trump has stimulated more off-the-wall talk.
In Iowa, a renegade Congressman (Steve King) has talked about 'cultural suicide'.
In an Opinion, printed in the Des Moines Register, Swarthmore assistant professor Sangina Patnair tears into his wildly racist fear-mongering.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
I have decided to share information on social media.
The most recent data (2014) tells us that there were 42,773 suicides in the United States. That is 117 per day. One every 12 minutes. Twenty veterans commit suicide every day.
We need to talk about this. We need to get a handle on this mental health crises.
First week back-to-school is over. Same old problems.
Our neighbors to the west, Waukee and Johnston, made it on TV and into the Des Moines Register. Our first week kinks were minor compared to their mess.
New managers, additional students, drivers quitting over loss of benefits, upset parents--this local soap opera has it all.
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For some, free tickets to fly to Alaska would be a great gift.
For this flatlander, with a long-term Fear-of-Flying, it has been a hurdle I have not been able to get over.
Panic attack, following by rumination and depression. The only way to break it was a 4-hour road trip to go see my daughter and her two boys. The 7-year-old was busy riding bikes -- but the one-year old was right where I needed him. Holding his arms up for a Grandpa Lift -- it was that little boy that gave me the life. Thanks Cal!!!
Our political scene appears to be so harsh and so segmented.
The world is now the scene of great disruption.
We have police shootings across the U.S.
I am recalling my Navy experience, when I was a member of the "Blue Jacket" choir -- when we would sing the NAVY HYMN. I trust you will listen and think of peaceful times.
