The Conundrum Of Time

Friday, August 15, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Time just isn't what it used to be. There's less of it these days. In fact, as we venture further into the aging process, time is altered. Read More...

On Missing A Mentor

Saturday, August 09, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Do you have a mentor? Like the force, mentors can be good, beneficial, helpful, instructive. Or, live on the dark side. Read More...

The Inspiration Of Christy Brinkley

Monday, August 04, 2008 Filed in: People
Inspiration in life may come from any source. Inspiration for a better body came from the body of Christy Brinkley. Indirectly. Read More...

The Parking Paradox

Friday, August 01, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
The largest single parking lot in Hawaii is operated by the State's Department of Transportation. We call it the highway. Read More...

I Like Saturday

Saturday, July 26, 2008 Filed in: Events
Each day of the week has a personality. I don’t like Sunday or Monday. The former is the end of a relaxing weekend. The latter the beginning of what is always a hectic week. Read More...

Is Your Family On Television?

Monday, July 21, 2008 Filed in: Media
Who is your favorite family member? Would you swap members of your family for television characters? Read More...

The Cell Phone Gimmick

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Filed in: Events
What do you get when you buy a cell phone? A phone? A device to call people? A phone network to use? Read More...

Breakfast At Zippy's

Thursday, July 10, 2008 Filed in: Events
Today I had breakfast at Zippy's. Local food, modest price, quick service, good taste. There's not much more to say. Read More...

A Word To Slow Drivers: Move It!

Monday, July 07, 2008 Filed in: People
I have one word for people who drive too slow. Get out of the way. Move it. Wake up. Get a horse. Read More...

The Shocking Truth Of The Adults Ball

Saturday, July 05, 2008 Filed in: People
My intent is honest. If you're not an adult yet, there's still time. Don't go there. It's more shocking than you can believe. Read More...

Why Do We Watch TV Reruns.

Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Filed in: Media
People listen to their favorite songs over and over, again and again, year after year. Why do we watch TV reruns? Read More...

Thoughts On Reading

Monday, June 30, 2008 Filed in: Things
I read anything and everything. When I'm not reading, I'm thinking about writing something to read. Read More...

I Hate The Business Lunch

Saturday, June 21, 2008 Filed in: Places
The whole idea behind lunch is to eat, take in nourishment, relax. A business lunch is an oxymoron. Read More...

How To Watch What's On TV

Monday, June 16, 2008 Filed in: Things
Television is a nasty beast. It eats your time, saps your money, and distorts reality. You need a TV guide. Me. Read More...

A Selfish Theory

Sunday, June 15, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
I have a basic theory about humankind. We are selfish. Everything we do is selfish. Altruism doesn't exist. Read More...

Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics

Saturday, June 14, 2008 Filed in: People
There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damn lies, and statistics. Only one of the three has the potential for truth. Read More...

Words, Processed

Friday, June 13, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
The use of the internet, via web pages and email, makes us better readers and writers. Right? I don't think so. Read More...

Boobs That Kill

Monday, June 09, 2008 Filed in: People
Why does a woman choose to have breast implants? Why do more of them commit suicide than those without implants? Read More...

The Leaf Blower

Sunday, June 08, 2008 Filed in: Things
Not every problem has a solution. These days, we're creating solutions for problems that don't exist. Read More...

The Voter License

Saturday, June 07, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Voting is considered to be one of the basic human rights. Based on results of exercising that right, voters need a license. Read More...

They Have No Shame

Friday, June 06, 2008 Filed in: Events
Back to school also means back to basics. The basic sales blitz designed to separate you from your money. Read More...

300 Wins

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 Filed in: People
An elite club in sports is about to close. No more members for the 300 Win Club in major league baseball. Read More...

Instant Messaging

Sunday, June 01, 2008 Filed in: Things
We live in an age of instant communication. That implies instant messages, instant opinions, instant perspectives, instant celebrity. Instantly. Read More...

The Nature Of Us vs. Them

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Filed in: People
There's something about nature that I find troubling. Wherever you look, it's survival of the fittest, us vs. them. It's everywhere. Read More...

The Highway Landfill Solution

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
I don't know why no one has come up with this idea before. It's the perfect solution to two problems. Landfills and highways. Read More...

Beer To Love

Monday, May 12, 2008 Filed in: Things
Beer is not my favorite drink. Admittedly, beer is an acquired taste, one of many that come with adulthood and unnamed vegetables. Read More...

Beer To Love, Redux

Friday, May 09, 2008 Filed in: Things
The perfect cold beer, served from a double chilled bottle, still doesn't have the sweet and soft taste of fresh draft beer. Read More...

Counting Calories Is Not Easy

Thursday, May 08, 2008 Filed in: People
I can't remember the last time I counted calories. Maybe that explains the snug fit of my shorts and slacks. Read More...

The Inequity Of Public Toilets

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Filed in: Things
We live in an enlightened age which clings to barbaric traditions. Take a look at the inequity of the public toilet. Read More...

Is Dr. Phil Good For You?

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Filed in: Media
Dr. Phil has a good thing going. He helps people with their personal problems and gets plenty of money for the trouble. Read More...