Tag Archives: a better world

You can’t change history, but you can change the consequences

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Jane Fritz

Last week I tackled the first two items on my self-challenge list of who have been the most significant contributors throughout history to making the world a better place. I got through the enormous challenge of women’s rights and children’s … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics | Tagged a better world, Black Lives Matter, civil rights, discrimination, human rights, Indigenous Lives Matter, making the world a better place, Martin Luther King, oppression, racism, slavery, Truth and Reconciliation | 17 Comments

The greatest ___________ (fill in the blank); how do we decide who or what is most important to count?

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Jane Fritz

Last week I shared the Charles Schulz’s philosophy on what’s most important to us all. The piece starts with a list of what defines success to many people: extreme wealth, winning pro athletes, beauty pageant winners, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading →

Posted in Just wondering, Odds and Ends | Tagged a better world, animal conservation, children's rights. peace, Climate change, environmental protection, healthcare, inequality, leadership, poverty, racism, refugees, top ten greatest, women's rights | 18 Comments

How to lead a good life, from an unlikely source

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jane Fritz

There’s no doubt about it, we’re not all going to agree on what constitutes a “good life”. Some people will measure a good life in terms of good health, some in terms of their wealth, some in terms of the strength … Continue reading →