My thoughts and insights on the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
I have been noticing lately, that most people, self included, have a view of themselves that differs from reality. A realistic assessment is often met with denial or outright hostility. In the interest of improving our world, I must now expound upon this fundamental human foible. After all – “A man’s got to know his […]
Waiter – I Need a Reality Check. Read More »
In retirement now, my mind often drifts back to wonder “How did we get to this sorry state of affairs in the world?”. I am pretty sure that humanity and old retired people have been wondering the same thing since tablets were chiseled out of stone. As a kid growing up in upstate NY, I
Jane, Jane, Stop This Crazy Thing Read More »
I’d like to present to y’all today, a completely cynical view of work and the workplace. It is definitely embraced by some, but I would like to say that I have in fact always believed that truly great leaders take the blame and pass on the credit. I’m just laying out an alternative viewpoint that
It’s Not That I’m Lazy, It’s That I Just Don’t Care Read More »
As I approach my 65th year of life, thoughts of purpose and accomplishment seep into my mind. If a person had accomplished all that they had desired in life, would there be a reason to continue? Or should such a person just dither on mindlessly through their remaining years playing golf, going to the gym,
On the Cusp of Inconsequential Read More »
How many things can a person juggle in their lives at the same time? Most of us have kids, a house, a significant other, one or more cars, one or more hobbies, a job, and a bunch of payments that support all of this. My thoughts have recently been trained on the fact that I
Happiness is only Skin Deep Read More »
We all have some basic needs in our lives, and I believe that these needs drive our actions. The most basic needs are food, water, and shelter, but I am more interested in the deep rooted needs that drive our day to day actions. Those needs include things like being accepted by others and having
Waiter, There’s a Fly in my Swill Read More »
How far is the east from the west? However far that is, at least a few kilometers, is the distance that God is supposed to be able to separate us from our mistakes, sins, faux paux, and boo boos. We as humans have a great deal of trouble doing that when it comes to other people. I’m
Recently I have been having a lot of pain in my left foot. I have not a wit of a clue why this is as I am not overweight, try to eat healthy, and regularly exercise. I do spend a lot of time on my ass during working hours, so perhaps that is a clue.
Feets Don’t Fail Me Now Read More »
Nature abhors a vacuum. It has been a scientific truth since, well, since there were vacuums. When there’s a vacuum, all of the natural world rushes to fill it. What the fuck has that got to do with philosophical thoughts flowing from the mind of one such as I? Well lemme tell ya …. I
Nature Abhors a Vacuum Read More »
My thoughts today turn to adventuring. I have not, nor have I ever been an adventurer. I have not gone digging for gold, hunting bears in Alaska, racing motorcycles, or any other of the multitude of death defying feats that have been performed by fellers like Evel Kneivel, Jack Kerouac, and Ernest Hemmingway. But at
The Edge of Edginess Read More »
