I was excited to get to participate in MLK events in Carrollton, Gainesville and Flower Mound this year. In Carrollton, I marched in the parade with banner, flag and signs with supporters and many other candidates for office. In Gainesville, did the same, plus got to speak at the celebration and awards ceremony. In Flower Mound, I got to enjoy the celebration from the audience. It was heart warming and delightful to see so many in these communities coming together in unit

Over the last two years, I’ve spoken with a lot of people about politics and what they expect or want from our government and the people who run it. One thing that I sometimes hear, “I’m not locked with a political party. I’m more of an independent thinker.” I think they expect me to be turned away by that statement as if I am only looking for brainwashed, vote-as-you-are-told folks who hopefully align with me. Nothing could be further from the truth. What I hear is that

Today, while I’m writing this, is Veteran’s Day! A day in which we honor our military veterans, both living and died, who stood between us and danger to our blessings of liberty per their oath to support and defend the Constitution. As a veteran, a retired naval officer specialized in surface ship nuclear power, served tours on multiple warships including the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, my greeting to veterans is, “In honor of your service, I dedicate myself to peace.” Thi