Have I Been Taken Over?
No newspapers or TV for two weeks in Argentina and Ecuador (Galapagos). I still seem normal to others, but I keep thinking of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. I'm going to look for a pod in my garage.
Why Should I Listen to You When I’m Right and You’re Wrong?
I'm fascinated by people who publicly and proudly proclaim that they readily terminate relationships with those who disagree with their opinions, their political choices, their beliefs. To act this way privately is one thing, but to shout it out on
Hey, He’s Naked!
Having thought about the Super Bowl and solicited others' opinions, sometimes contrary to mine, I've arrived at this retrospective: The game was awful, mostly because the Chiefs' coaching staff effectively shut down Saquon Barkley but seemed to have forgotten about
Andy Reid
I watched Andy Reid walk from the bus to the stadium, and he looked dazed, walking with his mouth open and not turning his head. He reminded me of Biden during that horrible debate, staring off into the distance. When
Wait, You’re Delivering This On Time and On Budget??!!
Have you noticed that we're more apt to comment today on how good the service is rather than how bad it is? That's because we tend to comment about exceptions, and the exceptions have been reversed. The good news is
A Forecast
Some forecasters predict that by 2100 most babies in the world will be in Africa. They foresee an ensuing "African Century." Maybe so, but while traditional growth and power of nations have been based on the amount of available labor,
Considering the Source
Everything from the New York Times to social media have lists advising us on what to do for the new year about our health, travel, diets, entertainment, relationships, and so forth. Who says? Why is there the belief that we all
The Real Resolution
The reasons that most resolutions (and most improvement attempts in general) fail is that they are based on unrealistic expectations. Don't try losing 50 pounds try losing 10. Don't try to double your income, try improving it by 35%. And
Merry Christmas
From our house to yours, Merry Christmas!