More about my new favorite campaign resource- The Good Party! This article features screenshots from their introductory video "Theory for Change" found in the Good Party discord server!
Category: My Soapbox
Unfiltered truths straight out of my mouth… advocating and setting an example for REAL change. No offense intended, although I acknowledge it is likely unavoidable! In the words of Tom MacDonald “I’m offended that you’re offended by me taking offense!”
The Declaration of Conscience
I was filling out a candidate survey for Ballotpedia and one of the questions asks about political heroes or role models. Two names immediately came to mind... This post is about the first name that came to me! Margaret Chase Smith Margaret Chase Smith was a Republican senator from Maine, taking over for her husband… Continue reading The Declaration of Conscience
Benton County April Monthly Meeting
Your friends and neighbors hope you can make it to join us for discussions about liberty, peace, freedom, and prosperity in our Benton County communities! Tomorrow, April 21st at 3 pm at Celebration Park in Vinton, Iowa!
I got a question!
I am asking for your opinion... should elected officials wear bright colors in their hair? Let your voice be heard in this simple poll, and thank you in advance for taking the time to vote 😉
Solar Eclipse: April 2024
Did you watch the total eclipse today? We did! Check out our photos, and learn more about the Eclipse Portal!
Favorite Book Review: Eon by Greg Bear
Today's Daily Writing Prompt asked: What book could you read over and over again? I had to take a break from campaign stuff because I already had planned to write a post about Eon, a brilliant Sci-Fi novel by Greg Bear.
A Little Photoshoot
My friend and I went out around town for a little photo shoot! Ashley Meredith for Iowa House
How to [DEEP] CLEAN Your Room!
I hope you enjoy this how-to guide for deep cleaning a messy bedroom! I wrote it for my friend's teenage daughters, but the step-by-step process will work for any messy room in your house!
Rap Government Lesson
If you've ever wondered what exactly a legislator "does" exactly... or maybe you never thought to ask? That's because they keep you distracted with the Presidential election, so you won't pay attention to the Houses of Congress and the Judicial Branches. This independent rap artist breaks it down for you just how important the state and federal senate and house of representative races are!
Creating Holistic Goals Modules 1-4 + Workbook
I have decided that I cannot wait until I am 100% finished with this life-changing course... so I am sharing link for my presentation slides and the workbooks for MODULES ONE THROUGH FOUR!
An Update for February 2024!
There has been so much going on lately! I know I have said it before, but the pieces are finally coming together... so I wanted to put together a little update for you all! I am pressed for time,, so i will make this quick... You might not believe me when I tell you that I am going to jail for the next two weeks, but I absolutely mean it when I say that I am excited for this next chapter!
Illegal seeds?
Is it illegal for you to give away seeds from plants that you grew in your garden? You might want to check the laws in your state!
Superbowl 58 @ Foxy’s
But first... Let's take... Some selfies 🙂 I win! Jim won!
Calling Bullshit
Do you remember the card game called 'Bullshit?' It's a fond memory from my childhood, although I hadn't thought about it in years... But I remember how thrilling it was to finally yell out the word without getting in trouble! I wrote a blog post awhile back about Checking yo' self and Checking yo' sources,… Continue reading Calling Bullshit
The 13 Principles of Wiccan Beliefs
The thirteen principles were published by the Council of American Witches in 1974. The principles provide a brief summary of the cosmological, spiritual, and philosophical beliefs of Wicca. It describes how its members relate to the world around them, including our position towards practitioners of other religions.
Four States of Consciousness
This is a short post about The Lucid Trust's Electric BridgeSamael Aun Weor's Four States of Consciousness. I made the graphic and was eager to share. Let me know what you think!
Divine Proportions and The Fibonacci Sequence
In nature, we find shapes, patterns, and proportions – from the most elemental particles, to observable objects and expressions of life around us, to the stars and planets and galaxies of the universe. It would make sense that our ancient relatives held these geometric archetypes in such high regard. As above, so below.
How Do We Know What We Know?
"Detailed explanation of the system of human knowledge" by Denis Diderot (1751) I found this article to be such an interesting and extensive examination of human knowledge that I felt compelled to share it here. I think modern humans spend far too little time contemplating the scope and accuracy of their own individual knowledge. Perception checking should be more of a thing.