2023 Natural Art Freedom Calendar
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January 2023 A Good Time For Reflection
February 2023 Dangers Aren't Always Clear
March 2023 Spring Flowers Refresh The Soul
April 2023 Traditions Unite Generations
May 2023 Freedom Isn't Free
June 2023 Timing Matters
July 2023 Enjoying Freedom Helps Preserve It
August 2023 Let Liberty Run Free
September 2023 Smiles Are Contagious
October 2023 Trick Or Treat
November 2023 Giving Thanks Brings Blessings
December 2023 Let Your Light Shine Bright
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With the 2022 midterm elections in full swing while putting this calendar together, the time seems right to focus on political issues. Politics has become so toxic that I really don’t like getting involved. Leaving politics at the dock to go offshore fishing is much more fun. Unfortunately, it feels like time is running out for our freedom to speak openly unless something changes soon. I am going to try explaining how some solutions I’ve advocated for in our fisheries can help us keep the individual liberties that collectively make us free people. The hard part will be expressing these ideas in ways that balance respect and kindness with reason and reality. Dealing with reality is not always easy. Please keep an open heart and mind as you think about these somewhat uncomfortable topics. Question everything and trust your instincts.
Have you ever wished there was a better choice of who to vote for that had a real chance of winning? Does it feel like you are left with little choice but to vote for the political party you think will do the least harm to freedoms you care most about? How do you feel about the politics of fear, envy, and even hate dividing us in so many ways? Do you think most of us want to peacefully coexist without forcing our views on everyone else? Are you willing to consider how we can elect Public Servants to do what we want? Would you like more financial freedom?
One of the things I advocate for in our fisheries is letting fishermen pick who represents us on management councils to speak for us based on our votes. We could set up official websites where license holders can securely log in to discuss issues and cast votes. Our representatives would post relevant information and know how to vote once a supermajority of a suitable quorum agree on something. The supermajority requirement avoids mob rule and encourages people to think about other points of view. Failure to reach those thresholds would trigger a default vote of present. Sometimes doing nothing is the best option. We don’t always have to be making more rules and regulations. Wouldn’t it be nice if we stopped passing laws altogether for a year or two while reviewing what is already on the books? We could get rid of what is outdated, redundant, or ineffective so what’s left can be easily understood and enforced. These concepts could be applied in most state and local elected offices. County Commissioner seats would be a great place to start since there is often only one person running with an option for write-in candidates. We could pick apolitical people to be true Public Servants who agree to do the will of those they represent. They would receive whatever pay comes with that office and should only serve one term to limit the corrupting influence of power. Modern technology provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to practice self-governance with official representation within the Constitutional guidelines of our Representative Republic. Good communication and coordination by relatively few concerned citizens could quickly make this a reality. We could start bringing power back to local governments so we can decide what works best where we live. Different places have different needs and desires. Things that work well for some could be adopted in other areas as we learn to avoid repeating mistakes. There would be a learning curve and bumps along the way, but we could chart our own course toward freedom. Do you feel like the political path we are currently on is leading to more or less freedom?
The reality is most of us wouldn’t want to spend our free time playing citizen legislator. Well-designed websites along with the potential to earn income would make it more appealing. Another reality is that technology is going to replace more jobs as time goes on. There has been talk of a Universal Basic Income from the federal government to help people cover living expenses. This might sound good until you consider where that money would come from and what strings will be attached. Our Public Resources contain the kind of wealth that can provide some level of financial freedom for every citizen. Think of the checks Alaskans receive as a share of profits from oil extracted on Public Property. Other state and local governments can do something similar if enough of us want it to happen. We could blend the best of free market principles and common good goals in ways that enrich and empower all of us. It is important to understand the difference between taking from some to give others and managing our Public Resources to create revenue for everyone. Something I advocate for with regards to offshore energy production is giving state and local governments the Right of First Refusal on new Public Water Leases adjacent to their borders. The same could be done for Public Land Leases. We could responsibly harvest our fossil fuels. Public Roadways could be lined with solar panels and windmills to generate power and profit for residents. Some of that inconsistent energy could be stored locally as clean burning hydrogen gas for vehicles and making more electricity as needed. Nature set a good example for storing solar energy as future fuel in oil and gas. Batteries are ethical and environmental nightmares. We could be locally energy independent and help people around the globe by exporting excess fuel. We could set a wonderful example others would want to follow. Wise management of our Public Servants and Public Resources could make doing the People’s Business, the people’s business that pays us for paying attention.
There is a rush to control valuable resources across the earth, oceans, and beyond. Wouldn’t it be wise to think about ways we can protect and profit from our Public Resources? Many of those seeking to control our resources control our politicians with their contributions. Wouldn’t it be wise for us to consider how we can limit special interest influence in politics to preserve our personal freedom and retain ownership of our Public Resources?
Please check out www.freefish7.com to read the summary of a book about freedom I am working on, along with public comments promoting fisheries solutions that benefit everyone and environment. My freedom philosophy is basically the Golden Rule. Treating each other the way we want to be treated makes the world a better place. My fishery management philosophy boils down to overcoming habitat related spawning obstacles by incubating fertilized eggs from local seafood to let hatchlings live wild and free until harvested by independent fishermen. Wise use of proven management tools can help our fisheries thrive at historically high levels even as we harvest more to sustainably feed a growing population. If you think these ideas are worth considering and like the pictures, you can purchase calendars for any price on the website’s Natural Art page. Thank you for taking time to read this. Simply thinking about something is the first step to making it a reality. May your 2023 be blessed with good health and great joy.
With the 2022 midterm elections in full swing while putting this calendar together, the time seems right to focus on political issues. Politics has become so toxic that I really don’t like getting involved. Leaving politics at the dock to go offshore fishing is much more fun. Unfortunately, it feels like time is running out for our freedom to speak openly unless something changes soon. I am going to try explaining how some solutions I’ve advocated for in our fisheries can help us keep the individual liberties that collectively make us free people. The hard part will be expressing these ideas in ways that balance respect and kindness with reason and reality. Dealing with reality is not always easy. Please keep an open heart and mind as you think about these somewhat uncomfortable topics. Question everything and trust your instincts.
Have you ever wished there was a better choice of who to vote for that had a real chance of winning? Does it feel like you are left with little choice but to vote for the political party you think will do the least harm to freedoms you care most about? How do you feel about the politics of fear, envy, and even hate dividing us in so many ways? Do you think most of us want to peacefully coexist without forcing our views on everyone else? Are you willing to consider how we can elect Public Servants to do what we want? Would you like more financial freedom?
One of the things I advocate for in our fisheries is letting fishermen pick who represents us on management councils to speak for us based on our votes. We could set up official websites where license holders can securely log in to discuss issues and cast votes. Our representatives would post relevant information and know how to vote once a supermajority of a suitable quorum agree on something. The supermajority requirement avoids mob rule and encourages people to think about other points of view. Failure to reach those thresholds would trigger a default vote of present. Sometimes doing nothing is the best option. We don’t always have to be making more rules and regulations. Wouldn’t it be nice if we stopped passing laws altogether for a year or two while reviewing what is already on the books? We could get rid of what is outdated, redundant, or ineffective so what’s left can be easily understood and enforced. These concepts could be applied in most state and local elected offices. County Commissioner seats would be a great place to start since there is often only one person running with an option for write-in candidates. We could pick apolitical people to be true Public Servants who agree to do the will of those they represent. They would receive whatever pay comes with that office and should only serve one term to limit the corrupting influence of power. Modern technology provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to practice self-governance with official representation within the Constitutional guidelines of our Representative Republic. Good communication and coordination by relatively few concerned citizens could quickly make this a reality. We could start bringing power back to local governments so we can decide what works best where we live. Different places have different needs and desires. Things that work well for some could be adopted in other areas as we learn to avoid repeating mistakes. There would be a learning curve and bumps along the way, but we could chart our own course toward freedom. Do you feel like the political path we are currently on is leading to more or less freedom?
The reality is most of us wouldn’t want to spend our free time playing citizen legislator. Well-designed websites along with the potential to earn income would make it more appealing. Another reality is that technology is going to replace more jobs as time goes on. There has been talk of a Universal Basic Income from the federal government to help people cover living expenses. This might sound good until you consider where that money would come from and what strings will be attached. Our Public Resources contain the kind of wealth that can provide some level of financial freedom for every citizen. Think of the checks Alaskans receive as a share of profits from oil extracted on Public Property. Other state and local governments can do something similar if enough of us want it to happen. We could blend the best of free market principles and common good goals in ways that enrich and empower all of us. It is important to understand the difference between taking from some to give others and managing our Public Resources to create revenue for everyone. Something I advocate for with regards to offshore energy production is giving state and local governments the Right of First Refusal on new Public Water Leases adjacent to their borders. The same could be done for Public Land Leases. We could responsibly harvest our fossil fuels. Public Roadways could be lined with solar panels and windmills to generate power and profit for residents. Some of that inconsistent energy could be stored locally as clean burning hydrogen gas for vehicles and making more electricity as needed. Nature set a good example for storing solar energy as future fuel in oil and gas. Batteries are ethical and environmental nightmares. We could be locally energy independent and help people around the globe by exporting excess fuel. We could set a wonderful example others would want to follow. Wise management of our Public Servants and Public Resources could make doing the People’s Business, the people’s business that pays us for paying attention.
There is a rush to control valuable resources across the earth, oceans, and beyond. Wouldn’t it be wise to think about ways we can protect and profit from our Public Resources? Many of those seeking to control our resources control our politicians with their contributions. Wouldn’t it be wise for us to consider how we can limit special interest influence in politics to preserve our personal freedom and retain ownership of our Public Resources?
Please check out www.freefish7.com to read the summary of a book about freedom I am working on, along with public comments promoting fisheries solutions that benefit everyone and environment. My freedom philosophy is basically the Golden Rule. Treating each other the way we want to be treated makes the world a better place. My fishery management philosophy boils down to overcoming habitat related spawning obstacles by incubating fertilized eggs from local seafood to let hatchlings live wild and free until harvested by independent fishermen. Wise use of proven management tools can help our fisheries thrive at historically high levels even as we harvest more to sustainably feed a growing population. If you think these ideas are worth considering and like the pictures, you can purchase calendars for any price on the website’s Natural Art page. Thank you for taking time to read this. Simply thinking about something is the first step to making it a reality. May your 2023 be blessed with good health and great joy.