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On Twitter
When I logged in to Twitter today, I noticed a request to fill out a survey on what I think of their service. I also took the time to write them what I thought. My comments appear below. Why am … Continue reading
On Alcohol
Dizzy, is what a single drink does to me. I have no tolerance for alcohol, and I am perfectly fine with that. Indeed I find it rather amusing how so many people are so proud of their ability to hold … Continue reading
On Fate
A couple of days ago the question of fate came up, several times, from several different people. Perhaps those interactions fated the writing of this post. Perhaps they did not. What is Fate? That question is not one that any … Continue reading
On Things
The things that matter are the things that care. And the only things that care, are things that are alive. Does your car care if you crash it, or if you don’t wash it? Does your bed cry if you … Continue reading
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On Misleading Questions
I have often said the only stupid questions are the questions we don’t ask. Does that mean all questions are worthy of answers? Our natural instinct is to assert, “Yes!” However that isn’t true, is it? There are definitely questions … Continue reading
On Stress
We live in a artificial world of our own manufacture which is chronically unsuited to our genetically programmed prerogatives. In place of choices that give us an immediate return on our decisions, we are forced to make choices which only … Continue reading
On Control
My thanks to Debbie Englemann for inspiring this post, which is about the control we exert over our feelings. I agree with Debbie that we all need something of an emotional pressure release system, unfortunately I think the pendulum of … Continue reading
On Coffee
Coffee is amazing. It has an aroma so effective it deceives us into thinking it is a flavor. A sip seeps down the throat, and then gently washes into the front part of our brain. It is said the brain … Continue reading
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On Exhaustion.
So many people are tired, it isn’t just us. I think that when we’re tired our normal defenses go down. Some of those defenses are against ourself, and serve to keep our emotions under control. I am yet to decide … Continue reading
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On Unnecessary Truth
Truth is complicated. Truth is personal. And truth is important. However, there are definitely white lies, and truths we feel, yet shouldn’t tell. For truth to be valuable, it needs to be necessary. What is an unnecessary truth? Unnecessary truth, … Continue reading
Real Men, and Razors
As a young man just out of the Army I used to shave with a cutthroat razor. Not the wimp variety, which are nothing more than a flip open holder for razor blades, but the genuine McCoy. I had a … Continue reading
On Honesty.
I think most people have forgotten how to be honest. Sharing thoughts demands that we share the thoughts we actually have, not the thoughts we think will cause others to think more of us.
Why, a dog?
Look in the eyes, they’ll tell you, why… In other places on my blog you’ll find my sentiments of the special relationship we miserable humans have with our wonderful dogs. The picture above, taken by my favorite youngest daughter Julia, … Continue reading
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On Alzheimer’s Disease
Of all the illnesses that can beset people, I think Alzheimer‘s Disease must be one of the worst. It is devastating for all parties. The family members cannot help but feel despair at seeing the soul of their family member … Continue reading