Maciolekism

politics

  • The first and most important rule of Emergency Management is to not contribute to confusion and uncertainty. This means never publicly speculating on hypotheticals. Just think how firefighters brief the public regarding wildfires; no speculation, just facts… Or the military,… Continue reading

  • It seems, according to the media, that the concept of clearheaded science and management is only for those with authority. Everyone else is supposed to be afraid and reactively do as they are told. I know science will become a… Continue reading

  • The human intellect is very good at solving problems. Unfortunately, the human imagination is better at seeing problems that don’t exist. Continue reading

  • Masks

    An old, beloved actor sat patiently on set, in hot costume and makeup, reading a script and waiting for the crew to locate and fix a short in the electrical system. A new face came, grabbed a chair and dragged… Continue reading

  • The Holy Triangle

    The third year in my Forest Management degree consisted of three classes I now refer to as The Holy Triangle. Forest Ecology in the Fall, then Forest Economics and Timber Management the following Spring. Everyone in the College of Natural… Continue reading

  • Choose, Don’t React

    Feeling raw and frustrated??? Never react. Make a choice. (With the awareness that choices can always be changed.) In the interest of survival, all life must pursue balance within its environment. When the balance becomes too skewed there are five options… Continue reading