Inspiration!
As many of you know, I try and start my days with a good long walk. I usually walk for an hour or so. I’ve been doing this for years and relish and cherish the time. When I was working … Continued
Personal responsibility!
I am listening to Tony Robbin’s book Unshakable on my morning walks and was struck by a comment that was made. Most things that happen in life are a direct result of a decision we make. In the book they … Continued
Social justice, human services, or political action?
One of the reasons I started this blog is that I really do want to help make the world a better place – hence the title “MenschWorks”. The short definition of a “mensch” according to Wikipedia is “a person of … Continued
Isn’t it time for an end to partisan politics? Part 1
I was having a discussion with a friend on Facebook, although it’s actually someone I know personally and see in the community, and we were talking about local politics. She was sharing with me her concerns that “each and every … Continued
Moral Injury – Part II: In the Workplace
A few months back, I wrote a piece on moral injury – especially as it pertains to the military. However, I could not help but see the correlations to the same concepts in the workplace. It’s not a new thought. Have … Continued
It’s a New Day!
For those who don’t know, I made a huge shift this past summer and have taken a leap of faith. I am determined to make a go of it on my own. In other words, I am hoping I’ve had … Continued
The City of Bellevue Officially Joins the Homeless Industrial Complex!
On Monday April 17th, the Bellevue City Council, in a vote that defied common sense and due diligence, voted 4 to 3 to move forward with siting a King County regional low-barrier men’s homeless shelter by the Eastgate Park and … Continued
Corruption & Injustice Within Bellevue City Government?
October 2016 was when most of the neighbors of the Eastgate community in Bellevue first became aware of plans to site a regional King County low-barrier men’s homeless shelter a short walk from our communities. Like many of us, who … Continued
The Power of a Positive Attitude
I recently read an article on LinkedIn that moved me to respond. As I was writing my response – I realized this was worthy of a post, in and of itself. The author taught me a valuable lesson that I’d … Continued
