64th Edition A by-product of the politicization of everything is that everything must have a label. Every group, subgroup, and subset of a subgroup gets a label. When labels are assigned, an assumption is made that everyone under that label has similar
63rd Edition If you could go back in time and live your life in a different era, which time frame would you choose? I think I would like to have lived and been part of the founding of our country. I think
62nd Edition There was an interesting article recently in the WSJ by William Galston – “When a Nation Loses Its Confidence.” In the article Galston contends that “America and Israel have both experienced a series of setbacks leading to self-doubt.” He cites
61st Edition There were two interesting front-page articles in one of the daily blogs I receive. The first was – “Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Courthouse.” The Second was – “What this protein may do to osteoarthritis in seniors.” I deleted the
60th Edition How much do you rely on having a daily routine in your life? I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately. I have a daily routine, but I also like spontaneity. They aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive, but they aren’t typically compatible
59th Edition I’ve been a loyal reader of the Wall Street Journal for over forty years. It is an excellent source of current business and economic trends, and provides a balanced commentary on political and social issues. Moreover, since I first began
58th Edition When I was a young kid my uncle took me to watch my cousin play in a college football game. He was the starting tight end for Hobart, a Division III college in Geneva, NY and their opponent that
57th Edition I read a rather unsettling article recently in the Wall Street Journal about happiness – “U.S. No Longer Ranks Among World’s 20 Happiest Countries.” The author, Clare Ansberry, attributes this drop to a decline in happiness among younger adults. Why
56th Edition What gives you perspective? When you suddenly or even gradually realize you’ve lost the proper perspective, what helps you find it? I’ve been thinking about that question as I read a book called “Victory at Mortain” written by Mark Reardon. In
55th Edition Far and away my favorite place to write is at the airport. The busier the better. The constant flow of people shuffling along, eyes glued to smart phones, reconfirming destinations in between phone calls to the office, or to