Ah, thank goodness for our benevolent government. Not! All around social media and news channels you’ll see talk of a “stimulus package.” And it’s supposed to throw gazillions of dollars out to “we, the people.” You’ll also see so-called “leaders” … Read the rest
Category Archives: thought provoking thoughts
Make hay while the sun shines It’s an old saying. But it’s still true. “Make hay while the sun shines” means to make the best of opportunity while it lasts. But these days there are huge amounts of doomsdayers and … Read the rest
Analog zone of my own OK, here’s my phone. Now, let’s see. Settings: General: software update. No, not in there. OK, Settings: Wi-Fi. And it’s not in there. Where would it be? Control center? No. Accessibility? No. And it’s not … Read the rest
Celebrating International Women’s Day I’ve been a staunch supporter of the rights of women my entire adult life. No, I’m not a so-called “activist”. That just sounds silly to me. Because if you need to set aside one day and … Read the rest
I bet you have personal hopes and dreams Unless you live under a tyrannical government, in slavery, you’re probably pursuing your hopes and dreams. And I hope yours are not totally self-centered. In other words, I hope you’re looking for … Read the rest
Remarkable meaning – what does it mean? Don’t write to convey a remarkable meaning. Don’t sing, compose a song, dance, paint, drive a truck, mow a lawn, run a corporation, run a race, or anything else for the sake of … Read the rest
The not-so-hidden perks of customer service If you think tipping should be automatic, then add it into the cost of your goods or services. Don’t just put a tip jar on the counter and get upset when people don’t tip … Read the rest
This time I’m marking time When I was a little kid, way back in the 20th century, I remember wondering why grownups always talked the way they did. Especially when that hadn’t seen each other in a while. And the … Read the rest
Black Friday – the name says it all to me I’ve never participated in Black Friday events. Never. They’re so black. As in dark-cloud-hanging-over-the-day black. Ever since I was old enough to shop with my own money I avoided shopping … Read the rest
Digital Dreams Combine a sleep-deprived night with a bevy of boxes and bouquets under a tree with trimmings and lights”and what do you have? An excited boy or girl on Christmas. Kids who can’t wait to see if they got that … Read the rest
Health Responsibility – Is It All About YOU? Lasting Motivation – Part 4 Have you had a night where you just couldn’t sleep lately? If so, maybe you got up, went into the living room, turned on the TV, lied on the … Read the rest
Long Story Short Those words almost always come too late A friend drops by and starts talking about his or her trip to a clothing store. They go on and on about the sale, the clothes, the new styles. This … Read the rest