Jul 8, 2026
One call. One Favor. One tainted tournament. “When power “asks,” it’s not a request. It’s a demand with an unspoken threat.” – Lisa Merlo-Booth Can the Powers That Be Get the Hell Out of the Way When the head of one nation steps into the middle of...
Jul 1, 2026
Liberty Isn’t Liberty If It Only Belongs to Some “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of...
Jun 22, 2026
“The work in healthy relationships is pushing yourself to appreciate, learn from, and embrace differences, not erase them.” – Lisa Merlo-booth Recognizing and embracing people for who they are is a powerful act of humanity, love, and acceptance. However,...
May 13, 2026
“Explaining your actions does not negate the impact of those actions. Don’t confuse an explanation with accountability and repair.” – Lisa Merlo-booth Explaining why you did what you did is not taking responsibility for it. When your actions upset someone, your...
May 6, 2026
“You can’t change your partner. However, you can change what you put up with from your partner.” – Lisa Merlo-booth We teach people how to treat us; we do this with our words, our actions, and even our silence. If we choose to stay in a conversation while...
Apr 2, 2026
“Confusing enabling with helping hurts everyone — every time.” Lisa Merlo-Booth People feel good when they have a sense of mastery over their life. Taking care of life’s everyday challenges helps you feel a sense of accomplishment, pride, and...
