War on Peace: The end of diplomacy and the decline of American Influence by Ronan Farrow
This is a true account from diplomats. So far an interested quote deals with family. Will review the book more as I progress through it.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Hooters manager running for Mayor of Lakeland: Good luck!!!
Supporting change, work ethic and the younger generation.......
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor.
The backstory:
Kaitlin Gracie Kramer was born and raised in Lakeland.
She graduated from Bartow High School and is running for mayor because she says she wants to challenge the idea of what leadership can look like.
"It doesn't always just come with a title," said Kramer. "It comes from hard work and grit. It comes from reaching out to those in the community and listening to people first, and understanding what they think is working or what they think could be changed for the better."
Kramer is no stranger to hard work.
She's an hourly manager and bartender at Hooters. She says the job has pushed her to become the best version of herself.
"Hooters has done so much for me," said Kramer. "Hooters is the reason I own my home. I bought my house at 20-years-old. Hooters is the reason I own my car and the reason I can put myself through my education. Hooters is the reason I have a bachelor's degree in biology."
Big picture view:
Kramer says she wants to be a voice for the younger generation who may not be represented in local politics and government.
As mayor, the following issues would be her top priorities.
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"Better infrastructure," said Kramer. "We've been having some issues with flooding, traffic, and roadways. I want to make sure everybody feels safe and comfortable in their home. We need to focus on our water quality issues and find ways to tackle our current issues with affordable housing."
Kramer says her mission is to listen to what the real working-class cares about.
What's next:
Kramer will be hosting a campaign rally Thursday at Hooters on US Highway 98 North starting at 6:30 p.m.
The elections for mayor and two commissioner seats will be held on November 4."
Source: https://www.fox13news.com/news/hooters-manager-running-mayor-lakeland
Saturday, October 11, 2025
A Christian Learning Buddhist Teachings: No Expert Thich Nhat Hanh
"The user is asking about Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk who popularized "engaged Buddhism" and influenced many, including Silicon Valley companies. His teachings emphasize applying Buddhist principles like mindfulness and compassion to social and political issues. This includes his anti-war activism during the Vietnam War, which led to him being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr."
- "Buddhist": Refers to the tradition and teachings of Buddhism.
- "Techna": Likely a misspelling of "Thich Nhat Hanh," the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk who is the subject of the search query.
- "Hun": A possible misspelling of "Hanh".
Key aspects of Thich Nhat Hanh's work:
- Engaged Buddhism: He coined the term in 1967 to describe applying Buddhist ethics to social and political issues, such as the Vietnam War.
- Peace Activism: He was an influential peace activist who advocated for non-violence and reconciliation during the Vietnam War. His work led to his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Mindfulness: His teachings focused on the practical application of mindfulness and meditation to live in the present moment and cultivate inner peace.
- Influence: He has had a profound influence on spiritual leaders and tech companies, who have embraced his teachings on mindfulness and stress reduction.
- Legacy: He founded the Plum Village tradition and has left a legacy of hundreds of books translated into many languages. "
Source: AI generated.
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