Deputy Constable Omar Ursin.

My thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to family, friends, relatives, the Houston Police Department (HPD), Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner’s office, the city of Houston and all who mourn the loss of Deputy Constable Omar Ursin. Deputy Ursin was tragically shot while he was off-duty to simply pick-up supper for his family. He wasContinue reading “Deputy Constable Omar Ursin.”

DEMOCRATIC SPACES?

I took the time to reflect upon democracy and democratic spaces. While it is important to preserve democracy, I wondered do we ever discuss or what should be constituted as a democratic space, where democratic discussions take place? For instance – the students who come together in a classroom, the individuals are from various backgrounds,Continue reading “DEMOCRATIC SPACES?”

REFLECTIONS | EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES!

I took the time to reflect upon my previous thoughts pertaining to the Student Debt Relief Plan / Program announcement. I continue to affirm that the decision will help student populations, as well as for the preparations of post-pandemic / COVID-19 relief measures. The top-down announcement also conveys a message from the President, to protectContinue reading “REFLECTIONS | EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES!”

KABUL TERRORIST ATTACK ANNIVERSARY.

On the 1st anniversary of the Kabul terrorist attack that took place on August 26th 2021, I take the time to solemnly remember the 13 American service men and women who were tragically killed from the suicide bombing outside of the Hamid Karzai Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan. With the fallen U.S.A. Marines and Navy serviceContinue reading “KABUL TERRORIST ATTACK ANNIVERSARY.”

¡Viva Uruguay!

I would like to congratulate Uruguay with a very happy Independence day that is celebrated August 25th. This year the people of Uruguay will celebrate their 197th year of independence from the country of Brazil. I appreciate the shared heritages and mixed cultures of Uruguay from Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, and Spain. Uruguay is a countryContinue reading “¡Viva Uruguay!”

EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES!

As I took the time to reflect upon the President Joseph R. Biden Jr., student debt relief announcement, I appreciated the President sharing his own personal stories about the value of education. Which is quite relevant, given that the announcement is beneficial for students and the educational sector. While I know that there is disagreementContinue reading “EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES!”

SOCIETY OF THE HONOR GUARD.

I would like to join the Society of the Honor Guard to share my thoughts of love, prayer and condolences for the passing of Tomb Guard 1st Relief Commander Douglas Fraleigh (1978-79) in 2013. I appreciate your commitment and dedication to serve as Tomb Guard during this time. I first learned of the Tomb GuardContinue reading “SOCIETY OF THE HONOR GUARD.”

GET WELL SOON FIRST LADY DR. JILL BIDEN!

I would like to wish First Lady Dr. Jill Biden all the very best for the recovery from COVID-19. Dr. Biden tested positive for the virus on Tuesday August 16th 2022 and is steadily recovering. She has also had further tests that have tested as negative. I wish you lots of get well wishes, andContinue reading “GET WELL SOON FIRST LADY DR. JILL BIDEN!”

HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY FORMER FIRST LADY ROSALYN CARTER!

I would like to wish Former First lady of the United States of America, Rosalyn Carter a very happy 95th birthday! I wish you all the very best for your birthday celebration. On this day I would like to thank you and the Carter Centre for all your advocacy for individuals with Mental / BrainContinue reading “HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY FORMER FIRST LADY ROSALYN CARTER!”

FIELD OF DREAMS!

I would like to take the time to say thank you to all who took part in the 2022 Major League Baseball Field of Dreams seasonal game. I appreciated to be amidst you all as I watched my first Field of Dreams baseball match with the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. I appreciated thatContinue reading “FIELD OF DREAMS!”