A website visitor writes that he and his wife recently retired here at the beach. But in spite of that, he’s not happy. It doesn’t have to do with anything specific; things are fine with his wife and his nice … Continue reading
“Motivation will only serve you for a moment. In order to sustain progress, you need a system.” [author of this quote unknown] If you’re unwilling to do the work — beyond just saying, “Give me motivation,” as if life were … Continue reading
Readers ask me if it’s possible to be a “rush-a-holic,” i.e., to be addicted to rushing or being in a hurry. I agree, but I believe that it’s not the rushing itself that holds the appeal. Some love the thrill … Continue reading
“She smiled. She knew she was dying. But it did not matter any longer. She had known something which no human words could ever tell and she knew it now. She had been awaiting it and she felt it, as … Continue reading
July 4 refers to “Independence Day”. Specifically, it refers to the USA’s break with –and independence from — Great Britain’s authoritarian monarchy of the 1770s. Independence Day. Independence FROM … what? From tyranny. From the lack of individual rights. From … Continue reading
A meme eloquently puts it: “Your grandfather didn’t sleep in a foxhole in a far away land while clutching a picture of your grandmother so you would surrender your guns.” And so much more. Your grandfather didn’t endure fighting Nazis … Continue reading
The pushback from the right — with a wave of recent, decisive Supreme Court decisions — shows how America is, for all practical purposes, in a civil war. The right IS fighting back, though it won’t necessarily win. I define … Continue reading
What a joy to watch this speech. It’s not only a reminder that NOT all young people, and NOT all Ivy League graduates, are ignorant idiots. It’s also a reminder for all eras: The rare jewels matter way, way more … Continue reading
Gas was $1.93 per gallon. There was no major inflation. Supply chain was functioning well. Economy was the strongest in 50 years. The nation’s border was controlled and secure. Taliban wasn’t armed with U.S. artillery. Plenty of workers to fulfill … Continue reading
“You are always just one decision away from a totally different life.” [unknown] You are a lot of things. You are, in part, your physiology and genes. You are, in part, the product of your family, your circumstances and your … Continue reading
You might say, “If the government can simply print or electronically create more money, as the Federal Reserve can do, then why doesn’t the Federal Reserve simply issue a good income for every single person in America — and the … Continue reading
People are like script or screenplay writers. They’re writing their own life stories — according to the themes and values they uphold (even subconsciously). Probably most people write their scripts with themselves as victims. They see others — other people, … Continue reading