Who Ordered the Salmon?  I Was Too Busy Trying to Remember.

There are places to take notes, like … at a restaurant. There’s no added or greater perceived value to me, when a waiter shows up to our table to take our order with no note pad.  I don’t understand this practice.  Especially if there are more than two people and even worse, if there are … Continue reading Who Ordered the Salmon?  I Was Too Busy Trying to Remember.

The Better We Understand the Black and White of Things, the More Effectively We Can Live and Operate Within the Gray

“There are no boundaries in the real planet earth.  No United States, no Russia, no China, no Taiwan.  Rivers flow unimpeded across the swaths of continents.  The persistent tides, the pulse of the sea do not discriminate; they push against all the varied shores on Earth.” – Jacques Cousteau Humans create lines, boundaries, milestones, thresholds, … Continue reading The Better We Understand the Black and White of Things, the More Effectively We Can Live and Operate Within the Gray

Guilt and Judgment are for the Dammed

Dave Chapelle said, “I don’t get mad at a photograph, because it wasn’t taken today.” Something that has permeated our lives and is prevalent today is a concept called Presentism.  It’s a hellish habit of interpreting past events in terms of today’s values, philosophies, and knowledge, while having an uncritical adherence to these “now” values, … Continue reading Guilt and Judgment are for the Dammed

Yoga, Picasso, Your Value, and the Price of a Cup of Coffee

Many years ago, I owned my own company where I installed, maintained, and repaired commercial grade fitness equipment.  From years of experience, I became an expert.  At that time, it wasn’t unheard of for people to have large multi-station strength machines in their homes.  These machines would have anywhere from one to five weight stacks … Continue reading Yoga, Picasso, Your Value, and the Price of a Cup of Coffee

Kung Fu, a Monkey, and an Apple

My dad loved Westerns.  I didn’t.  Still don’t.  But, I’ve always loved martial arts.  The early 70’s TV series Kung Fu had both, so it was something we watched together.  I went on to acquire black belts, and my dad got a cowboy hat and boots.  Anyways, the show had it’s moments of wisdom, especially … Continue reading Kung Fu, a Monkey, and an Apple