No Pockets Necessary
I read with interest a recent NY Times article about a by-product of Japan’s aging population that was being put to good use – adult diapers. The claim was fantastic:… Read more »
Category: Life Lesson
Just Like You
I’ve railed on about social media in the past, and rightly so. The news lately on studies and the internal memos of the companies themselves are confirming it – social… Read more »
The Art of Forgetting
In my recent reflection on the 20th century, I explored a bit of what it was like through some of its literature. That actually wasn’t the low-hanging fruit though, it… Read more »
Easy
I was up early this morning. As usual. Not out of bed yet, but just about ready. Thinking about what to do…but not thinking too hard. Pick up the iPad… Read more »
Summer Reading…
I’d have to say the first big movie blockbuster I remember is Jaws. Turns out, Jaws was the first blockbuster for just about everyone. Sure, we had the big Hollywood… Read more »
Sweating the Details
There’s something to be said for the old phrase “paying attention to detail,” but I sometimes wonder if it’s really used anymore. Is it? In some respects, I’ve had a… Read more »
The Answer
I enjoyed John Mcwhorter’s 29 October New York Times opinion piece, I’m With Condoleeza Rice About White Guilt. I’ve been thinking through the issue for quite some time, and every… Read more »
Old Enough
I was reminded today of an old comedy show, the premise of which was that a comedian would debate an unsuspecting guest about various topics. It was all a setup… Read more »
I Only Know Me
I wrote a poem many years ago titled “I Only Know Me.” The concept was this (and it goes the same for everyone on the planet): when it comes down… Read more »
The Wisdom of a Cranky Old Man
It was a good day. But not all of it. I’m an early riser. I usually attend the early service at church (unless weather has me missing Saturday’s ride and… Read more »