As the poet (or some sort of writer or philosopher) said, “time waits for no man.” The seconds tick in the rhythm of your heart. And your heart beats out the minutes and hours of your days. Then, the days advance like an advancing army into the open arms of each passing year. There’s nothing you can do about it. You can’t turn back … Read the rest…
Do you hope inside your heart that there’ll be better times ahead? And maybe, despite that hope you still have a foreboding sense of dread. I’d say those are both legitimate perspectives. And I’d also say you could legitimately feel both ways at the same time. Because hope inside doesn’t manifest destiny. Yeah, the reality is you’re still a human being. So you (and … Read the rest…
OK, a few years ago I shared a perspective on American independence that I connected with the political environment at the time. In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re in the throes of another political storm. So, I figured this would bear repeating. Here ya go. First, a lot of people who lived in “the colonies” during the 1700’s noticed England’s increasing oppressive demands. Higher … Read the rest…
Pete Rose died recently. I’m sure you know he was a famous baseball player who committed the cardinal sin of betting on baseball even as he managed the Cincinnati Reds. And if you know that, maybe you also know that Pete was a member of the 3000 hits club. There are only 33 baseball players in the 3000 hits club. So, when you think … Read the rest…
For several years I wrote a lot of short tunes that became jingles in advertising. And I wrote for all sorts of companies. If you lived in Colorado for any time during the past 20 years, and if you listened to radio, chances are you heard me at least once. Most jingles in advertising tend to have a short life. But not all of … Read the rest…
For some reason I’ve seen several articles and memes, recently, with the same theme. Moderation is key. They seem to believe it’s the key to happiness. But I say moderation is key if you take it moderately. I know. Clever, Tony, but what does that mean for cryin’ out loud? Well, stop cryin’ out loud and I’ll explain. I don’t believe that moderation is … Read the rest…
A Harvard Health Publishing report from back in 2011 said “one out of three senior citizens suffers at least one fall during the course of a year.” I know you’re too young to be the one out of three. But someone you know might be that particular one out of three. So, if you care about their well-being, I suggest you keep reading to … Read the rest…