The Tang Dynasty (618AD to 907AD) began panda diplomacy. According to a Japanese royal yearbook, the Chinese emperor sent the Japanese ruler two white bears and 70 pieces of their fur in 685. They were two giant pandas. The panda is a bear, native to south central China and part
I hope everyone had a chance to show appreciation to their mothers this Mother’s Day, whether or not she is here or in a special place in heaven. The greater majority of us had mothers, with the exception of some individuals in the current administration in D.C. who were accidentally
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful planet, full of breathtaking landscapes, clean, clear, water, blue skies, and fertile soil that supported all kinds of flora and fauna. Animals enjoyed the sunshine, sweet smelling air, and delicious vegetation. The creator made one animal in particular, the human, to be
Grandpa,I am furious with the family of my son’s new wife. I am a widow and raised my son alone. He is a good man, very good looking, and mild tempered. But he married a witch with a capital B. Her family could not afford the kind of wedding that
The times we live in, the uncommon battle with COVID-19, which has transformed our lives with seeking to avoid contact with the new virus, with staying inside a predominant state, and with personal distance requirements, easily can make us think of times past. The easy reference to society’s previous standard
My first impression of Indians, which we now describe as Native Americans, wasn’t very positive. Our community movie theater ran many Friday night specials which starred cowboys who were always the good guy and fighting for justice against the bad-guy Indians. It was easy to hate the Indians then, however,
The walkers at the Fox Valley Mall are a diverse group of mostly seniors. The regulars usually walk prior to the stores’ opening. Sometimes the guards will open on time and sometimes they do not. Ramon asked for their phone numbers and if the guard is late, he phones and
Psalm 23, revised: My diet is my shepherd; I shall not be sick. It maketh me to seek out healthy foods; it leadeth me to the proper combinations. It restoreth my body; it leadeth me in the path of veganism for my health’s sake. Yea, though I walk through valley
Greg Zanis of Aurora, known as the Cross Man, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, according to his daughter, Susie. The family has encouraged friends to show support with an assembly outside of the home at Indian Trail and Church Road from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 1
Last of three parts The second part is available at thevoice.us/coming-all-out-blitz-to-make-us-think-we-did-not-see-it Julio Vincent Gambuto of Medium Society wrote in parts one and two about manipulation and reworking history to gain an advantage and he followed up in part three: “Gaslighting, if you don’t know the word, is defined as: Manipulation
Good night, Orson, sleep gently with the angels forevermore. When I read that a car accident had killed 91- year-old actor-comedian, Orson Bean February 7 in Los Angeles, I felt a loss. When I first saw him on television, I thought he was handsome, funny, debonair, and delightful. He had
Here we are again in another week of the virus hoax created by the Democratic Party to make our all-knowing, all-powerful, king of all who lives and breathes, the White House inhabitant, look bad. By any estimation, dems are doing a wonderful job. He couldn’t look much worse. As I
COVID-19 is making changes within our society. Many are temporary, but some could become permanent. Day by day we are watching businesses become casualties, changing the face of the United States. Happily, there are things we can do to affect the outcomes. Every time we buy food or other goods,
A couple of weeks ago, restaurant manager, Jessica Banta, of Aurora, couldn’t sleep one night. She was thinking about all the employees she just had to lay off due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The next morning, she called her friend, Brandon Lyon, and told him that they had to do
This too will pass. We shall prevail. Take care, wash our hands, use good sense. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly has influenced our daily patterns, induced fear, and created more than a political discourse. The pandemic has brought individuals and communities together to defeat the invisible foe which has become dominant
Second of three parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/manipulations-on-the-way-to-make-us-think-we-know-normal Julio Vincent Gambuto of Medium Society wrote in part one that manipulation is on the way to make us think we know normal. Here is part two: “Gaslighting, if you don’t know the word, is defined as: Manipulation into
An extraordinary life lived with energy and determination was the life of Svetlana Alliluyeva who was known as Stalin’s daughter. When I finished reading author Rosemary Sullivan’s outstanding book on Svetlana, it occurred to me that Svetlana was caught in the crossfire of history, but managed to live her life.
A progressive report: • December 2019: The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a hoax, said by our accidental president, fostered by the Democratic Party to sabotage his re-election bid. • January 2020: The coronavirus will pass quickly, said our accidental president, and everyone can maintain a normal routine. • February 2020: The
As a society we remain busy, much of it related to the COVID-19 we face today and for the short-term future. Many persons are in slow-down mode and staying inside. Various posts help keep us connected and social isolation is a misnomer. We have ways to connect: Telephone, text, letter,
First of three parts Julio Vincent Gambuto of Medium Society wrote the following: “Gaslighting, if you don’t know the word, is defined as: Manipulation into doubting your own sanity. As in, Carl made Mary think she was crazy, even though she clearly caught him cheating. He gaslit her. “Pretty soon,
