Today, I will attend the wake of my friend's father. Tomorrow, my friend will be induced into labor, and has been told to prepare for incredibly low odds of survival for her precious baby boy.I don't know what to do with these things. Before leaving for work this morning, I had...
"I hate negative ads. Why don't politicians just explain why they're the best person for the job, rather than tearing down the other guy?"Well, that's an easy answer. Politicians use attack ads because they work.They work because of our gross ignorance. We like people because they're funny, attractive and can deliver zany...
Ever hold the door open for a janitor and realize you're still the same helpful, polite person you always were?How you don't consider yourself better than anyone else. How you're all in this together.Just wait until they don't thank you for the gesture.If you're anything like me, you'll immediately revert back to,...
Circumstances are temporary.I can handle long periods of temporal suckiness, given I believe I'm on course for future escape.But when those ladders collapse before my eyes, my happiness instantly deflates. Yet, my circumstances haven't changed?So, what am I looking for? Happiness? Or hope-yness?
Receptionist: "Mrs. Smith canceled her appointment."My Wife: "Why?"Receptionist: "Take a wild guess...."My wife works as a physical therapist within the blue collar suburbs of Chicago.It is common for patients to call up and cancel their appointments because of diarrhea.Now I just heard this story yesterday, and still haven't fully internalized...
Today, technology exists that allows me to speak into a phone in English, have the phone translate my words, and have it speak to another individual in their own language.In the purest sense of the idea, communication with other peoples no longer requires I learn a foreign language.Now, if you...
When I hear parents complain about their teenagers thinking they're smarter than they are, I wonder if they might be right.After all, this transition almost inevitably occurs. And I meet a whole lot of stupid adults on a regular basis.The foundational knowledge kids are learning is far more advanced than...
Today, as we often do here, I will over-simplify an intricate issue in order to provide marginal understanding.Internet piracy is a legitimate problem. Protecting the original authors of digital content is important.But similar to how chaining a drunk to a wall would prevent him from purchasing alcohol - SOPA legislation...
Person #1: "The Bears need to run the ball more."Person #2: "But, Jacksonville's D-line was putting 8 in the box."Person #1: "Umm...."Person #1: "We need to get our troops out of Afghanistan."Person #2: "What do you see happening to the Pashtun South after our exit?"Person #1" "Umm...."Person #1: "Jesus died...
This week, we are questioning the rationale behind more and more Americans moving to an organic, vegetarian and vegan diet.How do I start moving in the right direction toward organic?You're convinced. But, there's hold-ups. Financial reasons. Picky eaters in your household. So, what you need are some gateways toward organic eating.My recommendation...
