Dedication of 

Rosa Parks Square

A Civic Plaza imagined for reflection, unity and reconciliation in Macon, Georgia on 4 February 2026.  The date of 4 February was selected because that is the Birthday of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks who lived from 4 February 1913 to 24 October 2005.

The Prelude was performed by Members of the Central High School Orchestra led by Jaris Tobler.

The Mount deSales Chorale performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing!"  The Chorale was Directed by Kelly Dixson.  The background of this song is:

Many people are surprised to learn that "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first written as a poem. Created by James Weldon Johnson, it was performed for the first time by 500 school children in celebration of President Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900 in Jacksonville, FL. The poem was set to music by Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson, and soon adopted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as its official song. Today “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is one of the most cherished songs of the African American Civil Rights Movement and is often referred to as the Black National Anthem.

Dr. Henry Ficklin led a Prayer which called for Hope and Peace as well as Unity in our Community.

Mayor Lester M. Miller discussed "Doing it Together!"

Alex Morrison's theme for his talk was "Bringing People Together!"

Walter Stafford's talk was about a Unique Space for Making Memories, such as Prom Pictures, Weddings and other events involving the People.  After the presentations I asked one of the Stafford Family Members about the number of people working on this project.  The reply was that on most days it was about 50 workers.

Andrea Cooke talked about this was a "Special Moment, a Special Dedication!"  The additional comment was "Dignity does not need permission!"

Each Member of the "Friends of Rosa Parks Board" were then presented with a brick from the path that ran through the Square prior to this Renovation.

The Mount deSales Chorale performed the song "I Know Where I've Been!"

The entire Dedication was conducted in the Council Chambers because of the rain.  However the Ribbon Cutting was conducted on the Portico of the Government Center which overlooks the Rosa Parks Square

 

Alan F. E. Thiese

24 January 2026

 

The President of the United States of America

The Vice President of the United States of America

The Senate Majority Leader                                                                             

The House of Representatives Speaker

The Senior Senator for Georgia

The Junior Senator for Georgia

The Senior Senator for New York

The Eighth District Representative for Georgia

The Eighth District Representative for New York

The Governor for the State of Iowa

 

Greetings Honorable and Duly Elected Officials/Leaders,

This is number 48 to most of You.  Please note that I have included the Eighth District Representative of New York as well as the Senior Senator from New York.  I am doing this because these two Honorable Gentlemen have in recent weeks dominated the Electronic Media with their Opinions and also striving the sway their fellow Law Makers in the U. S. Senate and the House of Representatives.  I get the impression that they may think that they do indeed represent “We the People” of the entire United States of America. 

Additionally I am including the Honorable Governor of the State of Iowa.  I would suggest that all of You take the opportunity to know more about Her.  I must inform each of you that I grew up in that great State.  That comment aside, She certainly  reflects what a real leader does and accomplishes and could be a role model for several of You.

Several of You give me the impression that You may not know the difference between a male and a female.  I hope the following helps.  This is a picture of the One Room Country School where I received my Elementary Education.

 

 

My first reading experience was from the “Ben and Alice” readers which were first published in 1936.  Here is what that Reader looked like.

 

 

I include a picture from inside the Book.  It clearly displays the difference in boys and girls clothes. 

 

So I was exposed at an early age about the differences!  To further clarify this I share this story from My Youth when I was either in Junior High School or a Freshman in High School.  This is a Memory I shared in My “Alan’s Telling Room” book on the date indicated.

 

 

I sincerely hope this helps those among us that may be confused on what a Boy (Male) or a Girl (Female) is.  Of course each of you are encouraged to share this information as you deem appropriate. 

 

The next major concern I will address in this Letter to all of You is the “Greenland” Crisis/Problem that appears to also be troubling for some of You.   Additionally our NATO Allies may have short memories. 

 

 

I would suggest that our Elected Lawmakers and our President and His Cabinet as well as our Ambassadors to our Fellow NATO Countries take about Seven Minutes to watch a  U-Tube Video entitled “Hymn for the Fallen” by John Williams.  This Video clearly displays why we need to protect our U. S. A. Citizens because so many have paid the ultimate price for our “Freedoms” here in the United States of America.

 

This is the conclusion of Number 48 to You.  You may regard my concepts as from a “Simple Person” however may I remind each of you that it is the Citizens of this Country that you have sworn to protect.  I get the impression that at times  some of You are focused on your own Political Power and the need for you or fellow members of Your Party to be elected to sustain the Power.  This is not what good government is about.

 

The second paragraph of this letter discusses who you can turn to in search of a Role Model should you need one who is focused on “Good Government.”

 

I take this opportunity to Wish You and Your Respective Families a Blessed 2026.

 

Warm regards,

 

 

 

Alan F. E. Thiese

 22 January 2026

Garden Stroll

Prior to the Weekend Freeze:

 

Alan F. E. Thiese

128 Weatherby Drive

Macon, Georgia  31210-8234

31 December 2025

 

The President of the United States of America

The Vice President of the United States of America

The Senate Majority Leader                                                                             

The House of Representatives Speaker

The Senior Senator for Georgia

The Junior Senator for Georgia

The Eighth District Representative for Georgia

 

Greetings Honorable and Duly Elected Officials/Leaders,

This is number 47 to You My Duly Elected Leaders.  Today I take the opportunity to wish each of You a Very Blessed 2026.  I do have one request.  Please govern us, “We the People” like you actually cared about us.  I do not appreciate a lot of talk and sincerely hope that Your Actions will reflect You Care of Us, the Legal Citizens of the United States of America!

Recently I posted this actual story about Myself and want to point out an actual history about “Affordability!”

Many Commentators and even Politicians are talking a lot about "Affordability!"  I was an E-6 in our U. S. Navy in October of 1969.  My taxable income for 1969 was $4,654.00.

I purchased this three bedroom home in Charleston, S. C. for My family of three dependents.  I was well blessed at this point in My Life.  I was 29 years old.

This Home was purchased for $15,000.00.  Please be aware that the 1965 Ford Galaxie was paid for so the only payments other than routine living expenses was the House Payment.

 

So I have used an online source for value of this home today, December 2025 and the sum would be $133,354.00.  The income of $4,654.00 in October of 1969 for an E-6 with eight years service in December 2025 would be $41,375.37!!

 

So let us all consider affordability.  The Home in 1969 was 3.22 times the annual income.  The home with the 2025 price adjusted for inflation was 2.20 times the annual income.  

 

So let us all look at the real facts before we "Jump on the Affordability Bus!!!

 

Warm regards,

 

 

Alan F. E. Thiese

 Affordability

Many Commentators and even Politicians are talking a lot about "Affordability!"  I was an E-6 in our U. S. Navy in October 1969 with eight years of service.  My total taxable income was $4,654.00.

I purchased this three bedroom home in Charleston, S. C. for My family of three dependents.  I was well blessed at this point in My Life.  I was 29 years old.

This Home was purchased for $15,000.00.  Please be aware that the 1965 Ford Galaxie was paid for so the only payments other than routine living expenses was the House Payment.

So I have used an online source for value of this home today, December 2025 and the sum would be $133,354.00.  The income of $4,654.00 in October of 1969 for an E-6 with eight years service in December 2025 would be $41,375.37!!

So let us all consider affordability.  The Home in 1969 was 3.22 times the annual income.  The home with the 2025 price adjusted for inflation was 2.20 times the annual income.  

So let us all look at the real facts before we "Jump on the Affordability Bus!!!

 Christmas

2025

December 15th.  The Tree and Nativity Displays are Complete!

88th Georgia

 Farm Bureau Convention

Jekyll Island

This past weekend - December 7 and 8, 2025 My Bride and I attended the first day of this Convention.  It started with a Sunday Worship Service which had the theme of:

The Service included these references:

Philippians 2: 3-4

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or

vein conceit.  Rather , in

humility value others above 

yourselves, not looking to your

own interests but each of you to the

interest of the others."

Matthes 23: 12B

"... and those who humble themselves

will be exalted."

Proverbs 22:1

"A good name is more desirable

than great riches; to

be esteemed is better

than silver or gold."

The Service included a Memorial Tribute

to County Farm Bureau Leaders who 

had Died since the Last Convention!

After the Service we were 

free to visit the Commercial 

and the

Educational Displays

which featured

Vendors that would 

be of interest to

Farmers as well

as Educational Displays!

I found this one most

informative!!!

My Bride and I also took the 

Opportunity to Visit

the Driftwood Beach

which was most 

Interesting!

During the Afternoon

Session of Sunday

7 December the 

District Volunteer

Members of the Year

were recognized for the

Year 2025!  Here are the

Pictures!

This picture shows eight of the Volunteers of

Year 2025!

I was the Sixth District Volunteer of the Year.  The Georgia Farm Bureau has ten Districts.  I am grateful for the Honor and I enjoyed the 88th Georgia Farm Bureau Convention as a Guest with expenses paid.  A Wonderful Event!  I take this Opportunity to Thank the Georgia Farm Bureau!!