A space for observation, discovery, and growth
We Have Discussed Some Big Issues of Late – Let’s Revisit a Few with New Inputs
Let’s See – Where DID I Put that?
Almost everyone I know has “the drawer” in their home. You know, the one that seems to be the catch-all for everything that does not have a place to go. I regret to say I have 2-3 of these around my home. My whole garage may qualify for that status.
Writing a blog inevitably creates a digital drawer in this same tradition.
Take a Relook at Some Great Commercials
TV Commercials are a Part of American Life
They reflect our culture. Sometimes they shape our culture. This is true as well in other countries (we will do a blog on these soon), but the whole idea of a commercial becoming an icon started here.
It is not hard to come up with a Best Of list. The internet has hundreds of such lists. And I would agree with most of them. They are entertaining and memorable. We all have some permanently in our memory,
Join the discussion at: It’s Friday! How About Something a Little Lighter Today?
Two Articles Broke My Heart but They Need to Be Read. Our Friends are Worried About Us.
On my last posting, earlier this week, I shared some editorial cartoons that, as I noted, gave me some laughs, made me angry, made me think. Exactly what such a thing should accomplish. And it seems you agreed. We got a few comments and lots of email about how much we all enjoyed the change and a bit of light heartedness. Goodness knows we could all use a bit of that.
Today, I regret to say I cannot be so lighthearted,
Join the discussion at: Last Time Out We Shared Some Laughs. Now the Other Side
Save Us from Armchair Experts
I learned a valuable lesson as a young Army officer, a lesson that time proved to be valid over and over again. The lesson is as follows. Everyone thinks of themselves as great armchair generals. Everyone thinks they know what is needed for tactics, strategy, and priorities. Darn few people have a clue about what it actually takes to make all those great plans happen on the ground. Master logistics or its all talk,
Join the discussion at: The Secret to Solving Big Problems? LOGISTICS
Let’s Chat for a Minute NOT about any Viruses or Politics
How does that sound for a change of pace? Neither topic will be gone for long, but let’s take a short break.
As usual, I have a ton of interesting points, articles, etc. that I enjoy sharing with you, but of late could not justify the use of space. Too much of importance going on. But that will be the case probably every day from now until – oh, let’s say November 3 (just to pick a random date, you know).
So much has been put into the leftover bin,
Not So Fast, There. Allow Me to Blur the Lines for You.
Drawing Boxes and Coloring Inside the Lines. Maybe Not.
Human beings have a tendency to divide things up into black and white. Real life often does not operate in that manner. Making hard divisions where they do not really exist deprives us of one of the joys of having a brain. To see how ideas and capacities cross over is one of life’s great joys. Let’s look at a few examples and celebrate the mélange.
Science, Anyone?
For much of my life,
Join the discussion at: Think You Know the Difference Between Art and Science?
It’s the End of One Year, the Beginning of Another. What Do We See in Each Direction?
I have bad news and good news. The bad news, of a sort, is that this is a pretty long post. BUT WAIT. The good news is that it is made up of a lot of very short snippets and links. Trust me – it’s an easy read from which you can pick and choose where you may wish to linger. It’s my hope you will find some nooks and crannies you would like to revisit or think about anew.
Join the discussion at: What Did We Find Useful Last Year? Where are We Headed Next Year?
I mentioned in an earlier post that we might want to take a look at time. A recent birthday and the impending end of the calendar year both put me in a frame of mind to think about time. So, today is that day.
What Is Time?
Time itself may not influence much in our lives, but it certainly provides the benchmarks along the way,
Tis the Season to Acknowledge What Works
This is the time of year when many of us are known to eat or drink a bit injudiciously. Not that has happened to me, of course, but I too may find myself, by coincidence, in need of a little relief from time to time. My search for relief reminds me that even in this age of new inventions and bold technology, some old standbys still show the way.
That is true in many areas, but for the moment, let’s take a look at over the counter medications.
A Time for Reflection, Recalibration, and Assessment
Happy Whatever
To say that we are in the holiday season would be an understatement. I read that from 1 November – 15 January 7 major religions celebrate 25 holidays. Tis the season. This is, of course, part of the continuing dialogue over the made-up war on Christmas. Acknowledging that this season has meaning to beliefs other than yours hardly seems to be naked aggression. But I digress.
Not One Special Day, but a Season of Thoughtfulness
I would like to suggest that we think about this season not as a string of holidays and events.
Join the discussion at: What Connects Thanksgiving, Christmas, Solstice, and New Year’s Day?
