That’s the way it is…?
A Wall Street Journal opinion editorial piece caught my eye today. Titled “A Simple Idea for Speedier Government,” it talked about the early success of a Pennsylvania program that refunds… Read more »
Category: Thoughts in Progress
Missing Something
Count me Crotchety. I was sitting in the food court today having my daily sandwich when I saw a sight that angered me. Against one wall there are three children’s… Read more »
It’ll never get old…
Yesterday, I rode my bicycle through a place I call “Magic Valley.” I love the area, and can imagine the peacefulness I could experience just spending some time there –… Read more »
Turning the Corner?
A recent NY Times piece on The Daily podcast went into detail on lost productivity due to heat. I don’t know if they adjusted for expectations, so I’m still a… Read more »
Next Up: …and some thoughts.
With the finishing of All the Light We Cannot See, I’ve come to decision time again. The Pulitzers in which I’ve taken an interest are not available at the local… Read more »
Lazy Days
I’ve never been one to enjoy just sitting around for any length of time. I can tolerate it to a point, but there comes a time when I get a… Read more »
Humanity
Yeah, I’m kind of a sucker for the click-bait on this one. But I think it’s for the best. I won’t even get into the “article” to which it took… Read more »
A.I., the Teacher
The Daily, a podcast by the New York Times, has given me more food for thought in a recent episode: “The Godfather of A.I. has some Regrets,” in which their… Read more »
Three Things that I would Consider
I’m kind of down on the military right now. I feel like they’re out of shape and unprepared. I can’t speak for the rest of the world, but from my… Read more »
Relearning the Hard Lessons of History
I suppose it’s kind of a quirk of human nature to overestimate oneself. “Texting and driving is bad, but I can handle it.” I see one of the best examples… Read more »