This hits too close to home
07.11.2025 17:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@drraywheeler.bsky.social
Author, mentor, husband, "papa," friend, pastor, and someone who enjoys thought-provoking conversations but loathes diatribes that parrot the latest conspiracy. I enjoy engaging perspectives that challenge my thinking.
This hits too close to home
07.11.2025 17:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Salem turned out to use their voice
18.10.2025 21:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Engaging Learning to Communicate toΒ Culture
βThere is a big fallacy in your train of thinking, sounds like it may have been learned at one of those institutions of 'so-called' higher learning!β This is a deflective, cheap shot that I hear frequently. Interestingly, I never promote my education inβ¦
Itβs a weak argument that depends on a lie Mr President. Weak, but horribly consequential. I advise you to stop watching TV and return to reality.
06.10.2025 00:29 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hey Salem friends, join me at the CASA luncheon!
11.09.2025 13:29 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Horseshoe pits almost done
07.09.2025 12:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A friend of mine heard I wanted to read something by Kierkegaard, so he sent me these. Wow, itβs amazing to have friends who love lavishly.
22.08.2025 21:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Yβall, this picture was taken in 1938.
In 1938 the CEO to worker pay ratio was about 20:1.
Today, itβs estimated to be 344:1.
What is the role of government?
28.07.2025 15:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0My thoughts on unintended consequences and our political environment...
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Unintended Consequences
Unintended consequences, even the best approach to decision making, run the risk of creating harm for constituents and stakeholders that was not foreseen. Iβve been involved in business, nonprofit, and social groups for over 50 years, and Iβve observed a correlation betweenβ¦
The Trump administration dove to another low in their military action in MacAuthur park LA using our tax dollars to breakup a Childrenβs day camp. Enough of this! This isnβt immigration enforcement itβs intimidation.
08.07.2025 00:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Celebrating the life of a friend with other friends including pastor Dorothea.
01.07.2025 14:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0President Trumpβs attack and dismissal of his own security apparatus needs to be resisted. Where is congress?
22.06.2025 02:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Some declare Trump is sent by God, if so he is a tool of judgement not deliverance, of oppression not liberty, of cruelty not compassion. He visits on us the reflection of our history - our own deeds are our undoing. I lament and repent as a follower of Jesus, God have mercy.
21.06.2025 16:06 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0If only we had a government more concerned with the common good, healthcare, and flourishing economy instead of expensive posturing, brinkmanship, and self aggrandizement. In the mean time I watch those who know Jesus working to ameliorate suffering, hunger, fear, and sickness. Thatβs awesome!
10.06.2025 17:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Watching how the president responds to criticism is a lesson for leaders on how NOT to respond. Donβt escalate tension, listen, provide and observe context, and adjust your approach - that is good leadership. Typing screeds on social media isnβt leadership itβs whining.
09.06.2025 15:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I took time to hangout with one of my good friends after traveling to Coquille, OR for a board meeting. Itβs always good to catch up on what life is throwing our way and what we are thinking as a result. Faith at work via reflection and vulnerability!
06.06.2025 22:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0TACO, seems like an appropriate nick name for the presidentβs on again off again tariff chaos.
01.06.2025 23:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Iβve seen broken people, emotionally and/or physically battered, marginalised, oppressed, and economically disadvantaged - Iβve also seen what happens when they encounter Christ and experience deep change, a real hope, and a loving community. Thatβs good news!
28.05.2025 03:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Nonprofits benefit from the use of PESTLE Analysis in planning to gain visibility on the environment overall by assessing the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental factors which is especially important in times of uncertainty that demand an adaptive approach.
25.05.2025 18:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I met today with a board member from CASA of Marion County (court advocates for abused and neglected children), here is an organisation that deserves support! www.casamarionor.org
23.05.2025 19:24 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjHqbS1E/ saw this and had to share it
23.05.2025 18:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Sometimes a lament at the perverse course of current affairs, i.e., defunding care for the poor womenβs healthcare, and research to give breaks for the rich, and the rise of petty vindictiveness in the flimsy guise of making things great again, is all I can muster. Lord hear our prayer!
23.05.2025 03:55 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0There's concern about "menstrual cycles & how they might disrupt or muddy the data & create noise. And yet, thatβs the noise of real life β thatβs the noise in which women take medicine, so we need to understand it." I spoke w @chemistryworld.com abt including women in research tinyurl.com/yjpx98mb
20.05.2025 14:53 β π 44 π 15 π¬ 1 π 3I volunteered at our congregation to help set up their annual rummage sale - what a hoot working with the women and men their also volunteering.
20.05.2025 22:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0My current reading queue.
15.05.2025 01:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Dear senators and representatives in the US congress, why are you silent in the face of the president and his scions ignoring the constitution. You are culpable for their acts in your passivity and abdication of your responsibility.
13.05.2025 13:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Happy Motherβs Day!
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