Nov 25Member-onlyBeing Yourself Can Be DifficultWho we truly are, what we find deeply interesting, and how those interests manifest in our best set of characteristics and skills are often covered up by imposed expectations from which we need to break free. One of the things that happens as we age, at least if we bother…Expectations5 min readExpectations5 min read
Nov 18Member-onlyStormsA SHORT STORY The date is the 17th of November in the year 2046. Storms have been brewing on all sides of Zach’s station. Scientists had for decades predicted the nasty conditions that Zach was now witnessing. …Short Story8 min readShort Story8 min read
Nov 12Member-onlyThere Is Art In All Of UsEveryone has the seeds of artistic creation in them if they ignore the naysayers. Creating art is a worthwhile endeavor for everyone because we all have art in us. Back in 2012, I decided to download a drawing app to my mobile device to play around with it. The app…Art6 min readArt6 min read
Nov 2Member-onlyOn MortalityThoughts about our morality shouldn’t depress us. Rather, it should energize us to make the most of the life we have. As I age and friends around me deal with physical challenges far worse than I’ve yet experienced, mortality is on my mind lately. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not…Death4 min readDeath4 min read
Oct 16Member-onlyDemocracy is in peril. So do something.No citizen of the United States is powerless to affect positive change in political outcomes. There are things you can do now to help Democrats in 2024 and beyond. Right after Trump was elected, I wrote “After Trump, What Now? I Suggest We Resist.” Part of the reason I wrote…Elections8 min readElections8 min read
Oct 7Member-onlyMy Approach to Managing PeopleAfter decades working in corporate management, here are some of the ways I managed people to get the best out of them while keeping them happy and fulfilled. In September 2022, I left my 24-year corporate job, a job for which I was a Senior Director with direct reports in…Management5 min readManagement5 min read
Sep 30Member-onlyOn Not Owning a CarAfter 13 years of not owning a car, I’ve found there are many resulting personal and environmental benefits that have made my life better. If you’re living somewhere for which it’s conceivable to not own a car, here’s my experience should it help you decide if that’s a good option…Climate Change7 min readClimate Change7 min read
Sep 15Member-onlyFavorite QuotesSometimes a short quotation or aphorism can deliver a life changing message in just a few words. Quotations (quotes) and aphorisms have always fascinated me. There’s something compelling about concise wisdom that packs a punch when longer prose might not. For those people like me who worship these short bits…Quotes4 min readQuotes4 min read
Sep 6Member-onlyAre You Prepared?Disasters and emergencies can happen at any time and being adequately prepared with the proper supplies and planning is a smart move. I’m a worrier, at least somewhat. My natural tendency is to look forward to the future and examine what could go wrong. Sometimes that tendency is a good…Disaster Preparedness4 min readDisaster Preparedness4 min read
Aug 28Member-onlyEncouraging Community ServiceIf more of us performed even a tiny bit of regular community service, the world would be a much better place. Perhaps it’s idealized thinking, but I believe that if everyone in our country dedicated themselves to just one form of community service, many of our social ills would retreat. …Community3 min readCommunity3 min read
