Back in the day…
Back in the day, when there were actual people on the other end of the line (line? what’s a line anymore?) when you dialed “O,” you could be fairly certain… Read more »
Category: Thoughts in Progress
Maybe someday…
I’ve written often about my fondness for Korea – mostly the more peaceful aspects of it. I love the history of the place. I love being able to poke around… Read more »
I should’ve been a carpenter…
Odd, that just a week or so ago I was thinking I should’ve joined the Navy. Maybe my views were too narrow. I’ve spent my entire adult life associated with… Read more »
There was a time…
I remember when I was quite young hearing stories of my older brother hitchhiking to get around. I’ll have to ask him about that someday. Today one might think it… Read more »
A Hero when it Counts
We call a lot of people “heroes,” and quite often, rightfully so. These are people who really give of themselves — sometimes at great cost — to make the lives… Read more »
A Generation of Hopeless Cheerleaders
Maybe you’re a fan of mocking “participation trophies” and the generations who got them. You think it softened them and raised their expectations so significantly that they feel entitled to… Read more »
Democracy with Chinese Characteristics
I am absolutely fascinated by China. I can’t call myself a scholar or expert, but I’ve long been interested in the country, its people, and its way of doing things…. Read more »
The Great Divide
I like to think that I, and others who have been in a similar situation, have a perspective that many Americans can’t really see. I’m among the few (when compared… Read more »
It’s Who we Are
Looking at the political map, you’ll see red and blue piled up in huge areas of the country. A lot of blue on the coasts. A lot of red in… Read more »
The Cure
Here’s a bit of a warning: this piece contains political observations and what may be mistaken as my personal opinions, but I would rather call them “thoughts in progress.” I’m… Read more »