I took a shortcut on my way to work this morning. Thankfully, it only added twenty minutes to my trip. I’ve notoriously done this in my life… I’ll try a different route, expecting to save time, and find out in the end that my route didn’t take me anywhere I […]
Philosophy
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I have a friend who walks around naked in front of her teenage sons. Daily, she cruises through the house and disrobes down to nothing, right in front of them. The boys are in their mid-to-late teens, so, tits are on their minds anyway – constantly. Albeit, probably not […]
I read a spiritual training article in a philosophy class in college. Essentially, it said for one to gain the most insight in life, it’s necessary to be a player and not a bystander. Doing is a requirement to living. Work more and relax less. Write more and read less. […]
I read a spiritual training article in a philosophy class in college. Essentially, it said for one to gain the most insight in life, it’s necessary to be a player and not a bystander. Doing is a requirement to living. Work more and relax less. Write more and read less. […]
Some people get depressed in the winter. They spend hours each day pining for spring and do everything in their power to find ways to distract themselves until the weather gets warm again. They head to Jamaica. They yearn for the warmth. They curse the cold. While there’s nothing wrong […]
I’ve found that there are a large number of daily tasks that come down to an either/or decision. As in, if you perform the task one way, it will work perfectly, but if you perform the task the opposite way, it won’t work at all. I’ve assembled a few of […]
I’ve spent a lot of my life looking around for that perfect something that fits my inner so and so. You know, that just right job, just right house, just right this, that, or the other thing? Looking for that something that makes you feel complete, warm, and fuzzy inside. […]
Thanksgiving is like any other holiday. To derive maximum enjoyment from it, you need to follow some rules. Food is the central component in every Thanksgiving celebration, so prepare your plate properly to get the most taste satisfaction possible out of your meal. First, certain foods on your Thanksgiving Day […]
New relationships are akin to boarding an airplane. We’ve all flown before. And, you know that sometimes a checked bag or two is necessary so you can have all the stuff you want with you when you get where you’re going. Bags are a part of travel and a part […]
I’ve had a recent life event that really made me analyze trust and what it means to a relationship. It’s hard to define – maybe best done by analogy… Trust is like a balloon. It’s a source of fun and joy. You can rub it on your head and make […]
Throughout my life I’ve read hundreds of books on philosophy, religion, comparative religion, healthy living, and spiritual growth. These are topics that fascinate me. So I read and study. It’s not a lifestyle for everyone but it’s the one I’ve chosen. I own it, I live it, and it’s mine. […]
Men are dogs, women are lizards. I’ve come to this conclusion after years of careful scientific study. In fact, I have proof. Just watch any couple as they find their way to a patio table with an umbrella. The dude will invariably go directly for whatever narrow band of shade […]
Ernest Hemingway said we all need to have a “Built-in automatic crap detector.” A severe, unswerving, unrelenting ability to try and figure out what a person is saying without any fluff. Cut it to the very marrow. Try this. Take any common daily communication and then whittle it down and […]
They said that the vestments are sitting in a back room at the Vatican waiting for the new Pope. Not knowing the jacket size of the new Pope until he’s elected they have several vest sizes to ensure a good fit: small, medium, and large. Unfortunately, there’s no 2XL. I […]
OK. You’re driving down a two lane road and hit an intersection. The light is red. Blocking the right lane in poll position is an eighteen wheeler. Blocking the left lane in poll position is a loaded dump truck. Which lane do you pick? Common logic says that you don’t […]
What’s up with schools and the current trend of preemptively canceling classes for the threat of inclement weather? For fear of sounding like my dad, they never cancelled classes due to the threat of bad weather when I was a kid. I remember once, it was 385 degrees below zero, with a dark side […]
Not to make light of a single aspect of the recent unspeakable tragedy in Connecticut in any way – until we find a way to remove the asshole gene from the human DNA string, outlaw whatever you like, it will never do anything to counteract people’s capacity to do grotesque, […]
Brian Tracy is a motivational speaker who’s written countless books and made hundreds of presentations on the subjects of overcoming procrastination, increasing sales, and mastering personal effectiveness. I’ve come to really appreciate his direct, no-nonsense style that’s based upon his own personal experience, not the reformulation of trendy industry catch […]
Bob Costas. The ageless, eloquent, diminutive Bob Costas. I’ve always respected him. I’ve always liked him. I enjoy his points-of-view. I like his interviewing style. He taught me how to ask tough questions and not make the interviewee hate you. “So commissioner, some would say your interest in young boys […]
The state of Wisconsin has a strong Native American tradition. It has numerous cities, towns, and landmarks with Native American names that are some of the most unique, poetic, and downright un-pronounceable on earth. I know this because the woman I just talked to with Lowe’s customer service was absolutely […]