OK, enough with the acronyms already. For that matter, texting language, whatever the hell it’s called, and abbreviations. My very first memory of an acronym would probably be from KAOS (the evil organization that was the nemesis of the inept agent Maxwell Smart and his sidekick the yummy Barbara Feldon. Except KAOS is not anContinue reading “Acronyms”
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Beyond the Numbers
In the last job of my working career, I had the privilege of counseling people through their various degree programs in college. I spoke with so many people about their goals, dreams, and the part that their higher education would play in attaining them. In my 13-year career as an Academic Advisor, I considered itContinue reading “Beyond the Numbers”
Religion
Buddhism, Christianity, Shintoism, Sikhism, Islam, no matter what your beliefs are, I was looking for a common denominator. The closest I could come is the belief in an all-powerful being that controls or at least affects our lives on a daily basis. Whether it is Allah, The Lord, Akal Murat, or Shiva to name aContinue reading “Religion”
The Existence of God?
Whether or not you were raised in a household where religion played a big part of your life or not, with SO many people on the planet showing faith in differing deities, why so vast a spectrum of faith (belief)? The concept in an all-powerful entity controlling, or at least affecting, things on Earth, seemsContinue reading “The Existence of God?”
Carrots
This is not a pulpit, only my opinions, but I think carrots are pretty cool. The health benefits of carotene and all the good things that this root vegetable does for our bodies is well-documented. Like anything, you either like them or you don’t. Some people (like my wife) only likes uncooked carrots. Despite meContinue reading “Carrots”
Life
From my book EMOTIONS: Not Your Mama’s ABCs. This is a sample of the story filed under the emotion “maternal.” “Push! Push! Come on Nan, you can do it! Almost there now. Push!” her husband John cried out.Nancy gritted her teeth one more time and shoved. She already had two babies, both delivered by C-section.Continue reading “Life”
Acting
Acting, aka “make-believe,” is easy, right? Anyone can do it. When you think about it, EVERYONE is an actor in this one-act play we call life. Not so fast… My own flirtation with this art form came when I took an acting class at UCSB in the summer of 1985. After weeks of study, recitation,Continue reading “Acting”
Cowboys
You know, I am so full of shit. Looking back to 1975, living in Tucson, Arizona, I actually fancied myself to be quite the country boy. Born in South Central L.A, the HEART of country. But now I was country. Had an old Ford pickup truck (even called it a pick-‘em-up truck), a leather-sheathedContinue reading “Cowboys”
Cell Phones
I walked into the Verizon store and this young man immediately greets me. Extending his hand and sporting a big smile, I couldn’t help but smile back. I’m sure as I entered, he caught sight of me and had me all figured out by the time I reached the sign-in desk. Old guy. Upsell! Upsell!Continue reading “Cell Phones”
Smoking Weed
Been doing it for over fifty years now. Contrary to what Osama bin Karen says, my pot smoking is not the cause of all the world’s problems. My lungs are remarkably strong and clear and I have not hocked our future to enjoy the sweet-smelling herb. I took my first “hit” at a concert inContinue reading “Smoking Weed”
