It’s T minus Ten and counting Hey there Rhyme and Reasoners. Hope you’re doing mighty, mighty fine. As I lay these thoughts down, it’s a Friday afternoon. So, I guess the weekend is about to begin. And I remember that feeling well. Like, back when I was a carpenter in Houston, Texas. Especially on those humid, summer days. Yikes. I did the T minus … The rest of the story…
Here’s why running is bad for you. And good. Just read a couple of articles from a couple of different sources on why running is bad for you. Mostly it’s because of things like an improved cardiovascular system, stronger heart, greater blood volume, and improved resistance to infection. Oh wait…I think I got that wrong. OK, now I’ve got it. Here’s why running is … The rest of the story…
Life flows like a river Unless you’re a fictitious superhero, you’ll never be able to travel back and forth through time. Because life flows like a river. Always in the direction of the gravitational pull. Time isn’t a fabric to be folded and manipulated and traveled through. It’s a byproduct of Life. Since life flows like a river, I’m glad I have a great … The rest of the story…
Everybody has selfish desires Yeah, it’s a fact. An unflattering fact. But a fact nevertheless. You have selfish desires. And I do, too. But they don’t have to rule over you. Trouble is…most people in the world allow that to happen. In fact, they prefer it that way. So, what’s a “good person” to do? First, acknowledge that you’re not a “good person”. Because … The rest of the story…
Have you noticed how bad news travels fast? How does that happen? Short answer, of course, is…people. Because people tend to have itching ears. And dark hearts. And bad news travels fast from hearts to ears and back to hearts. It’s a vicious cycle. Fortunately it’s far from a hopeless situation. At least for some people. Good news is even gooder when bad … The rest of the story…
Speaking into the air doesn’t work. Here’s a childhood memory to illustrate why speaking into the air is an exercise in futility. And I hope I remember this correctly. But when I was around 6 years old, I remember going to a school playground with a couple of my stepsisters. And this was on a Saturday. Because we just wanted to play on the … The rest of the story…
Lorelei and the fourth of July Have a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day 2020. Here in America, we’re celebrating 244 years of independence from the tyrannical English government. Just like we do every fourth of July. And even though it’s much more important than just a phrase in a children’s book, that’s what I’d like to share today. Because it sets off fireworks … The rest of the story…
From a recent podcast interview Yesterday I had a podcast interview with Paul G. Brodie from the “Get Published” podcast. Paul’s a mighty nice guy, from Texas, who enjoys helping authors get some exposure and get published. So, I’m glad he invited me to be a guest on his podcast. Here’s most of the questions and answers from my podcast interview with Paul: Paul: … The rest of the story…
You’re running out of time I’ve mentioned, before, how my Dad was a runner. And he was a health nut before being a health nut was cool. He bought a juicer over 50 years ago. And I remember being the only kid in our house who enjoyed the juices he and my step-mom would make. Plus, Dad would buy produce and baked goods from … The rest of the story…
“Why is love so hard?” Wow. I’ve heard that question so many times. In real life. And in movies, tv shows, and talk shows. But most people who ask, why is love so hard, actually don’t have a clue what love is. So, it’s only an empty concept. And they never reap the benefits of true love. Maybe you do amazing things and still … The rest of the story…