I’ve heard of selective listening. I’ve even been accused of that by my wife and others. It’s not true, I hear every word but we’ll just leave that right there. What I get annoyed by is selective reading. That happens… Continue reading

 Is there a beginning to an end ? There is, in as far as defined limits. The challenge lies in identifying the beginning ? When did it start ? Is the starting point a wholly subjective thing ? Yes I… Continue reading

 I, along with everyone else in the world noticed the Korea thing happening. North and South meeting in the demilitarized zone, planting a pine tree. The rocket man promising to dismantle his arsenal. But does anyone believe this ? It… Continue reading

 All aboard the victim train ! Me Too, Me Too. That is what I’m hearing since Cosby was found guilty. It’s a victory for every woman that has ever not been believed. A real milestone because we all know that… Continue reading

 Success is defined by the culture in which you live. Wouldn’t you say that is an accurate statement ? Meeting societal norms and expectations makes you successful. That has to be true , at least to the others people in… Continue reading

Sometimes I find myself longing for the past more than looking to the future. That does seem to be happening more these days than it used to. I think most of us feel that from time to time. The good… Continue reading

 There was a man wearing nothing but a jacket that shoots and kills four people at a Waffle house. The news reports it as an attack by a man with a semi-automatic rifle. The suspicion is he has mental health… Continue reading

 I was talking with my sister last evening when the conversation took a turn toward the nostalgic. Seems that happens a lot these days. I guess after a certain age we do that unconsciously thinking it was only a few… Continue reading

 There are winners and losers. I know that isn’t a popular statement these days, it being reality and all, but it needs to be understood. Oh, I know about victims and survivors, they are plentiful. I hear that all the… Continue reading

     I have been known to use sailing metaphors. I guess it is because I grew up on an island and spent twenty years in the Navy. It somehow seems appropriate. Perhaps it is a bit cliché but I… Continue reading