Recent Posts for The Present
This page contains posts mostly about health and fitness, and my grandchildren’s development (gleaned from babysitting) — note: health and fitness includes mental health, psychology in general!
How Pathetic Have I Become?
I’m beginning to feel old … aging’s effects are becoming more noticeable. Yet, apparently it could be a lot worse. Many in my generation know this already …
Optimism Is a Challenge … And Nostalgia Feels So Good
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 –…
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 was…
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!
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