There is an old saying, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. It is my feeling that too many in this country have forgotten that advice or never heard it in the first place. The first example that pops to mind… Continue reading

 It was asked, who is Ben R. A very good question and one I’m afraid I have no answer for. My immediate thought was, am I who I want to be, or am I who I appear to be ?… Continue reading

 There are times and situations in life when you feel your hand is forced. For me, those are the worst times. I prefer to make my moves slowly and carefully. I do have a tendency to react, more than act.… Continue reading

 I was reminded of a paradox this morning. Many of us will move to a new location and when we get there, start to make it just like the one we left. It is an attempt to make it home.… Continue reading

 I became somewhat embroiled in a discussion that was started inadvertently. That often happens on social media as the reader can not see your expression and the nuances of language are not detected. I take responsibility for that as the… Continue reading

 I woke up this morning with a feeling of sadness. As I sat down to write I couldn’t help but think about yesterday. I had posted a comment is response to something I saw on Facebook and that sparked a… Continue reading

 What is the importance of the future and why do we worry about it ? Can we change the future ? I don’t see how you can change what hasn’t happened. Whatever will happen was certainly influenced by today, but… Continue reading

 Here is one for the sociologists. Is there a correlation between the division of the family unit and the division in society ? That is a thought that came to me as I was writing yesterdays posting. I was feeling… Continue reading

 Oh, it’s a long long while From May to December But the days grow short When you reach September These are the opening lines from September song and I woke up with them in my head. Well it is the first… Continue reading

 How did we arrive at the conclusion that the majority decision should always be in favor of the minority ? That is to say, how come being in a majority now gets you labeled a bigot ? I’m sorry, but… Continue reading