Uncertainty can be frightening. Few of us can muster the confidence needed to consistently maintain a posture of optimism through life’s many challenging uncertainties. We know we will die … someday. But the date is uncertain. Our children and grandchildren will likely outlive us, however, and they will face additional uncertainty in their lives –Continue reading “Optimism Is a Challenge … And Nostalgia Feels So Good”
Category Archives: Present
Circles of Trust and Civil War
Circles of Trust is a very simple model of a complicated social process — as with many things, oversimplifying these big ideas may lead to political gain, but is essentially dangerous!
Creativity: Where Does It Come From? And, How to Get More …
Creative acts are thrilling to feel, they come from a variety of sources, and they must be communicated — they don’t just happen in your head!
What’s the Point?
The Problem of Focus I had no organized plan for my 2015 retirement. All I knew was that I had 42 years of accumulated service in the U.S. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), which entitled me to a full pension (80% of my “high three” average salary). It was time to go – I wasContinue reading “What’s the Point?”
I Support the Status Quo!
Yes, I know my POV as an elder member of society is different from my children or grandchildren, but let there be no doubt where I stand!
A Sudden Attack of Humility
(Sometimes Called “Writer’s Block”) What if I decide I have nothing more to say? … What if it’s all been said, in many cases better said than by me? Is this where I am today? I usually don’t feel this way. But writing must be entertaining on some level. Even if I’m not reaching aContinue reading “A Sudden Attack of Humility”
Why Do I Write?
I’ve been here before. In fact, about once a year (at least), I feel compelled to write about some variation on the theme of what I’m trying to accomplish with Warp & Woof. I suspect the reason I keep revisiting the topic is that I have serious difficulties understanding my true motivations for writing. AllContinue reading “Why Do I Write?”
Early Childhood Memories: Autobiographical, Imagined, or Quantum Entanglement?
In recalling and explaining early childhood memories, we need to ask some metaphysical questions — about consciousness and reality itself!
Who Reads Warp & Woof?
Warp & Woof has been around for nearly seven years — yet the only feedback I get is from my writers groups, but do I really want to pay for promotion?
Basement Reno Complete, Sort Of …
After many delays, our basement renovation is finally complete — now all that’s left is to furnish it and live in it!
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