Doann Houghton-Alico

For Intelligent, Inquisitive People

WELCOME to a new direction and emphasis for my blog. The Trump years, January 6, the Big Lie, Ukraine, Gaza, refugees and immigrants, the increase in authoritarian, anti-democratic leaders, and all the hate and work going on to disassemble our democracy gave me feelings of malaise and lassitude, resulting in, among other things, ignoring my blog.

One recovers, of course, and moves down a new path. In spite of the news, there is much to think about, to explore, to learn, to celebrate, to share, and  in which to find a moment of joy. One focus here is to try to keep us from suffering “allostatic overload.

Most importantly, however, is never to lose sight of the goal to defend democracy by ensuring voting rights and shining the beacon for a government “of the people, for the people and by the people” by focusing on truth and documented facts.

August 2024

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, photo by the author

What’s New

What You’ll Find Here

Politics, history, civics, social justice, economics, philosophy. Comments and an ongoing dialogue with readers are welcome.

Brief descriptions of news to celebrate, updates, and serendipity.

Climate change, solutions, sustainability, pollution. Please feel free to contribute your own green ideas and practices.

Experience the world, be awed by stunning landscapes, learn history and geography, indulge in armchair travel, plan your next trip.

The story of a word, etymology, usage history, and meanings; not just individual words/phrases, but the difference between such words as Socialism vs. Communism, Nadir vs. Zenith, and more. Add a word you’d like to know more about or tell about one of your favorite words.

Brief descriptions of news to celebrate, updates, and serendipity.