I may be showing my age, but I can remember when social discourse was polite, cordial, and civil. It was all the dignified sharing of ideas, examining them for their merit, comparing and contrasting ideas with other ideas. It wasn’t divisive, but helped bring unity to the country, state, or Read more…
If there is one thing that I have learned from this pandemic is how much friendships matter to day to day life. I was guilty of taking friendships for granted in the hustle and bustle of normal life, but now I see things differently. I miss seeing my co-workers. I Read more…
I think one of the most satisfying activities we can engage in is sharing our time, knowledge, and resources with our family, friends, or people in need. This meets a fundamental human need to connect with others we care about and help their lot in life. Sharing our time is Read more…
It is time to be grateful for all we have. I am grateful that I have a job that allows me to work from home. I am grateful for my apartment that allows me to safely. I am grateful for a refrigerator and cupboards full of food. Counting your blessings Read more…
While all animals communicate in one way or another, communication is how humans reveal their true humanity. Be it through song, poetry, prose, or conversation, people have an overwhelming urge and need to communicate with one another. Communication allows us to share our thoughts and feelings with one another. We Read more…
Sunday mornings are a great time to rest and ponder deep thoughts or thoughts of the day. Many go to church and worship, getting connected with the spiritual. I watch Fareed Zakaria GPS. I find the show refreshing and stimulating. Sunday is a day for writing, which I enjoy immensely. Read more…
I think of one of the most underrated things in our society is friendships. Facebook trivializes it, and so does the casual use of the term. True friendship is extremely rare. There is the bond between friends of mutuality–affection, fondness, caring, respect, loyalty, and trust. Friends share their time and Read more…
For much of my life, I was a dysfunctional flake with little follow through capability. I overcame that through a lot of hard work, and adding structure and routine into my life. I function well and am quite comfortable in such an environment. As vital as they are, I want Read more…
I am fond of saying that no man or woman is an island. I really do believe it. We all owe so much to others for our parents who gave us existence and love, our siblings who gave us companionship, our teaches who fertilized our minds, our doctors who safe Read more…
The world wants to classify people in two categories: leaders and followers. I grow weary with this distinction the older I get. Life is too complex, nuanced, and interrelated. I just don’t see how this dichotomy holds water. Everything is so fluid and dynamic. I like the image of walking Read more…