Today marks the 157th anniversary of a speech President Lincoln gave. So, I’m gonna share that whole Gettysburg Address with you with only a couple of comments. Gettsysburg Address was short. And Lincoln was tall. Ok. So much for my couple of comments. (rimshot) But seriously. Honest Abe was able to sum up a whole lot of feeling and … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: thought provoking thoughts
Well, well. October is here. And it seems like only yesterday everybody was saying “Can you believe it’s already 2020?”Time flies when you keep having that daily java jam. So, since October is here, you know what that means. Yeah, the yard ornaments for Halloween 🎃 are gonna start poppin’ up. In fact, we’ve already seen lots of them on … The rest of the story…
I just watched an interesting video about social media anxiety. And the guy shared some disturbing statistics about how toxic social media can be. But, of course, none of his information matters to you and me. Right? Wrong. Social media anxiety isn’t contained to certain areas. And you can see signs and results of it all around America (and … The rest of the story…
It’s the last day of August, in case you hadn’t noticed. And when I went outside, early this morning, there was a delicate, cool wind blowing. So, I checked my weather app, and it was 45 degrees. Considerably different than the previous nights. And the dry, cool air transported me back to my boyhood days. When I was growing … The rest of the story…
See ya later is truer for data than people Back when I was on the road, full time as a professional musician, I wrote a song called See Ya Later. You can click the link and find out a little more about it if you like. But I’m not talking about that right now. Because this is about the here … 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 … The rest of the story…
Every life is full of ups and downs I’ve mentioned, before, how I worked hard labor during my teenage summers. No, not in prison. How could you even think that? And I’m looking at YOU when I ask that. You know who you are. Anyway…I hauled hay. In the hot, Kansas sun. Up to 18 hours for five, six, and … The rest of the story…
Fear free? Uh…no You’ve probably seen those t-shirts, or caps, or bumper stickers. Right? The ones that say “No Fear” Sure, while it might sound macho, tough, or cool (or should I say, dope and sick?) it’s actually kinda stupid. Because no one should be fear free. In spite of what some seemingly successful “motivational speakers” might say. Instead … The rest of the story…
Ah, thank goodness for our benevolent government. Not! All around social media and news channels you’ll see talk of a “stimulus package.” And it’s supposed to throw gazillions of dollars out to “we, the people.” You’ll also see so-called “leaders” in congress debating over how much money and who to give it to. With lots of resistance from both republicans … The rest of the story…
Make hay while the sun shines It’s an old saying. But it’s still true. “Make hay while the sun shines” means to make the best of opportunity while it lasts. But these days there are huge amounts of doomsdayers and naysayers who’d rather burn that hay and dance gleefully around the fire. And sing out joyfully to theirs gods of … The rest of the story…
Analog zone of my own OK, here’s my phone. Now, let’s see. Settings: General: software update. No, not in there. OK, Settings: Wi-Fi. And it’s not in there. Where would it be? Control center? No. Accessibility? No. And it’s not even under Emergency SOS. Well…I’ll toss this question out to all my fellow iPhone users. Where is the analog zone … The rest of the story…
Celebrating International Women’s Day I’ve been a staunch supporter of the rights of women my entire adult life. No, I’m not a so-called “activist”. That just sounds silly to me. Because if you need to set aside one day and give it a title like International Women’s Day, you’re missing the big picture. International Women’s Day doesn’t give proper respect … The rest of the story…
I bet you have personal hopes and dreams Unless you live under a tyrannical government, in slavery, you’re probably pursuing your hopes and dreams. And I hope yours are not totally self-centered. In other words, I hope you’re looking for a way to serve others. Because serving yourself is an exercise in futility. You’ll never satisfy your selfish desires. But … The rest of the story…
Remarkable meaning – what does it mean? Don’t write to convey a remarkable meaning. Don’t sing, compose a song, dance, paint, drive a truck, mow a lawn, run a corporation, run a race, or anything else for the sake of a remarkable meaning. Being remarkable should never, ever, ever”never, never, ever be your end game. OK”have I made myself clear … The rest of the story…
The not-so-hidden perks of customer service If you think tipping should be automatic, then add it into the cost of your goods or services. Don’t just put a tip jar on the counter and get upset when people don’t tip you for taking their order…as they stand in line…and pick up or carry their own food and drinks…and bus their … The rest of the story…
This time I’m marking time When I was a little kid, way back in the 20th century, I remember wondering why grownups always talked the way they did. Especially when that hadn’t seen each other in a while. And the weirdest part was how they’d talk to and about us kids. They’d say things like, “Well, I remember when you … The rest of the story…
Black Friday – the name says it all to me I’ve never participated in Black Friday events. Never. They’re so black. As in dark-cloud-hanging-over-the-day black. Ever since I was old enough to shop with my own money I avoided shopping on that day like the plague. And just this morning I’ve already seen Black Friday news stories showing how emotional … The rest of the story…
Digital Dreams Combine a sleep-deprived night with a bevy of boxes and bouquets under a tree with trimmings and lights”and what do you have? An excited boy or girl on Christmas. Kids who can’t wait to see if they got that Xbox or iPad or BB gun or doll they were hoping for. When I was growing up, the BB gun and … The rest of the story…
Health Responsibility – Is It All About YOU? Lasting Motivation – Part 4 Have you had a night where you just couldn’t sleep lately? If so, maybe you got up, went into the living room, turned on the TV, lied on the couch, and watched infomercials. Right? I mean; unless you have some premium movie channel (which we don’t because the description … The rest of the story…
Long Story Short Those words almost always come too late A friend drops by and starts talking about his or her trip to a clothing store. They go on and on about the sale, the clothes, the new styles. This goes on for about 5 minutes, and then they say…well anyway…to make a long story short, yada yada yada. And … The rest of the story…