An old proverb. I think it comes from Africa: “When an old man dies, a library is burned with him.” London, December 2019: We were very tired. Long flight, no sleep, and hungry. On the train, luggage in tow, we were looking up at the map to find the station near our hotel. Noticing our … Continue reading When an Old Man Dies, a Library is Burned With Him
Real quick before we get into this: I always write the article and then look for a photo to match. I picked this one and then, out of curiosity, I counted up the score and it happens to equal eight and the number 8 is associated with compassion, freedom, and self-reliance. Weird how that worked out. … Continue reading While Science Can Help Us to Stay Alive Longer, it’s Feelings and Emotions that Inspire Us to Want To
“Nostalgia is a seductive liar.” – George Ball It’s been my experience thus far, that some of the most unhappy people live nostalgically. Nothing wrong with visiting, but many among us try to live there. They remember and talk of the past as if it was some magical place; a half-smile with a distant stare. … Continue reading In the Face of Nostalgia and Regret
I Am No Yogi 