Triteness. Trite statements may be overused but they often speak a truth. “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” is a trite but true statement. The flip side is also true. If it is broken — fix it The decision is whether something is broken or not. Another trite statement Read more…
Love. I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day. The day features Russell Stover, Hershey, Brach, Dove, Godiva and more options for chocolates; Hallmark and many more for cards, and flower shops. It is not an official holiday, but despite all the capitalism, I believe Valentine’s Day is a good Read more…
In the Middle. Once again, I find myself in the middle between two extremes of a socially sensitive conflict. On the one hand, the awakening following the George Floyd incident has benefits, but I believe “woke” has gone too far. On the other hand, some responses to “wokeness” have also Read more…
Memphis Tragedy. I am deeply saddened by the killing of Tyre Nichols by policemen in Memphis, Tennessee. I have neither the heart nor the stomach to watch the video. I have read of his friendships in Tennessee and in California. He had friends from all walks of life. He held Read more…