Steve Satterly

All Men Are Created Equal

This will be different from my other posts. I try to have a general outline of what I want to say, to make my writing as concise, and enjoyable to read, as I can. Today, I am going to free write. I saw a distressing news segment where a man on the street interviewed young people aboutContinue reading “All Men Are Created Equal”

FATHER’S DAY 2022

I woke up, got my coffee, and went out onto the back patio to listen to the birdsong, watch the birds on the feeder, and listen to some of my podcasts. My oldest daughter Jessica made a breakfast of pancakes and bacon. My youngest, Carole, who is a bit estranged from me, texted me Happy Father’s Day,Continue reading “FATHER’S DAY 2022”

The Wisdom of Nature

Today I sat on my back deck, engaged in my favorite activity; bird watching. After my now monthly Entyvio infusion for my Crohn’s Disease I often don’t feel well, so I took the rest of the day off, and as the weather was good, I watched birds. I have a couple of bird feeders up, and I enjoyedContinue reading “The Wisdom of Nature”

éla na ta dóseis (Come and give them) #DONOTCOMPLY

Sorry if my Greek is off. I don’t speak it, so I used Google Translate. September 9, 2021, we were introduced to an American tyrant, President Joe Biden. In an appalling lack of judgment and an inability to ‘read the room’, President Biden decided what was best for all of us, to “protect” us fromContinue reading “éla na ta dóseis (Come and give them) #DONOTCOMPLY”

WE’VE GOT THE WRONG GEORGE

So there’s this place in Minneapolis, dedicated to this guy named George. Now I’m thinking, this here George feller musta done something outstanding to have a whole section of a city named after him. He must have been a real pillar of the community. A man people looked up to. A man who represented theContinue reading “WE’VE GOT THE WRONG GEORGE”

THE STATE OF RACE IN AMERICA

Growing up, I was raised to know that, “People are different, but they’re still people.” I knew from an early age that my view of people should be based on their behavior, not on some external factors like clothes or skin color. My first clue that not everyone thought as did came in high school.Continue reading “THE STATE OF RACE IN AMERICA”

Who Are You?

My favorite sci-fi series of all time is Babylon 5. Aliens galore, telepaths, techno-mages, true love, lots of action, space battles, you name it. And lots of fodder for metaphysical rumination. There is a race called the Vorlon. An ancient, secretive race. They had an ambassador on the Space Station Babylon 5 named Kosh. InContinue reading “Who Are You?”

Meditations, Part 4

From my brother, I learned that there is true evil in the world, and that there are stout warriors who oppose it. He taught me that such bravery comes with a cost, and that true bravery is not in facing danger, but in doing what needs to be done, knowing the cost, but doing itContinue reading “Meditations, Part 4”

Meditations, Part 3

From my sister I learned to express myself. She is a poet by nature, and when she wasn’t looking, I would see for myself how she viewed the world. Much understanding would not come until later, but the understanding did arrive, and continues to reveal itself to me. From my sister, I learned to passionatelyContinue reading “Meditations, Part 3”

MEDITATIONS PART 2

From my mother I learned to be a professional. I learned to be even-tempered under pressure. I learned from her organization of thought and processes. I learned to order my thoughts, and to keep emotions from negatively influencing my decisions. From my mother I learned the mechanics of good communication. I learned the techniques ofContinue reading “MEDITATIONS PART 2”