I took one of those “personality” quizzes, and scored almost 100% on “intellect.” No, I’m not incredibly smart. I just think too much. In a fast-paced world of technology, entertainment, and mindlessness, most struggle to concentrate on or think deeply about anything for more than a minute. Today, I write to those of you whose … More 5 Thoughts for The Overloaded Mind
If you know me very well, you know Christmas music is not my thing. Certainly not before Thanksgiving. Most definitely not after Christmas. Same with Christmas decorations. Except that it’s such a pain to put up a Christmas tree, artificial or not, the sneeze-inducing thing must be on display for at least a full month to … More Why the Scrooge in Me is Leaving
So I have this problem. You know how people who have been rich their whole lives don’t often recognize the rare luxuries they possess? The less fortunate would trade for just a slice of the affluent lifestyle in a heartbeat, yet the rich are so chronically indulged, they fail to appreciate their wealth or take full … More Please Don’t Be Too Familiar
What’s that deafening rumble of thunder that makes me want to crawl in a hole and hide for the rest of my life? Oh, that? That’s just nine gazillion voices screaming in my ear every waking moment. That’s just the whole world saying, “I’m right, and everyone else on the planet is dead wrong.” Nutrition. Culture. … More How to Survive in a World of Opinion
What is big and round, ticks your life away at the rate of 60 seconds per minute, and is very possibly the most annoying distraction ever? The clock! Okay, the common clocks of today are visible by the click of a button and look suspiciously like cell phones, but wouldn’t you agree – clocks needn’t … More 5 Clock Hacks for the Distracted
Journey of the Word 