We are moving past "Normal" these days. Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, liberal or conservative there is one thing that we can all agree on, this country is in decline. There are two issues that are the key to turning things around and putting us back on the path to prosperity, back to making it possible for everybody to experience the dream that is uniquely American. Those two issues are the creation of jobs and realizing true energy independence.

Over the past couple of years I have had the distinct pleasure of getting to know an individual who in my opinion is part of the new breed of public servants this country needs. Commissioner Gregory Parker is what I like to call an "Energy Advocate" who has a clear vision for meeting our energy needs. His vision blends the need for creating sustainable jobs with the need for creating an energy independent America. In his vision these two issues are not mutually exclusive rather they are linked and offer

"A lie is like a cancer cell, small and insignificant in its genesis but untreated a lie can fester, metastasize and eventually consume its host.  The cure is simple; it only takes a dose of the truth.  Our choice isn't complicated, live a lie and die without honor or live in the light of truth and die with nobility."  By E.L. Burton

Of course that is just my take.

"People spend their entire life searching for the meaning of life.  The answer to that query will only be realized after you have lived a meaningful life.  In other words, the meaning of life is to have 'LIVED' a meaningful life. "  By E.L. Burton

Of course that is just my take.

"Fear is the emotion that paralyzes man, stops him from advancing and causes him to adjust his course away from his destiny.  Courage is what happens when you face your fear and despite apprehension continue your march unabated."  By E.L. Burton

"I've noticed many times in my life people have the tendency in times of great despair to exclaim to the heavens "why me oh Lord why me!" Yet during times of great reward the same people proclaim "look at what I've done."  The humbling reality is that the grace of God is constant even as the arrogance of man tends to be measured in moments of self indulgence and convenience."  By E.L. Burton