Individuals – Gail Minogue

Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

This week in November honors Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and the death of President John Kennedy. Even though these events happened long ago, they remain relevant to our country’s development. It is wise to revisit our history–both in our national life and in our own personal lives.We may not be aware that it is Lincoln’s proclamation that gave us our traditional Thanksgiving Day in November. In honor of our great leader and guide, here are his words:

“The year that is drawing to its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are conconstantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God………

“Needful diversions …

Gail Minogue Thursday, November 21, 2013 No Comments

Ending Ownership–What Does this mean for society?

Sometimes big trends slip in through the back door. We get glimpses of them but we don’t see the bigger picture. We are gradually developing a new culture right under our noses.

I have often spoken of the shared economy and what that will mean for all of us. The words “shared economy” don’t resonate yet but you are beginning to live them. We are finding out that people would prefer “access” to “ownership”. Interpretation, I would rather have access to a car and its conveniences than having to own the car with its payments, maintenance, insurance and fees. I do want to be able to drive to a location and return safely from it as well. Question is, do I have to own the vehicle to do this? The answer in our growing shared economy is “no”. I can use my smart phone and access a vehicle and …

Gail Minogue Monday, November 18, 2013 1 Comment