I have the impression that people see me as a thin person. Until about three years ago I shared this image of myself. It was always something I took for granted. Then I discovered my midsection. It is the region between your rib cage and your hip bones. Ideally, I would not have a midsection, not that you would notice anyway. For many years I didn’t. Then one day I woke up to the fact that…
It’s not like I’ve got a whole lot of choice. I’m not a disciple of “The American Dream.” I will acknowledge that people have some influence over their affluence, but I am a firm believer that dumb luck plays a role for some people. I believe that I may perhaps have had some choice, but I made it. Many people have a great drive to achieve monetary success and…
A little while ago I was siting with a group of people when the topic of Apple computers came up. One of the folks in the group voices his disdain of all things Apple, and pledges his allegiance to the evil empire, by muttering two syllables in a sarcastic tone “Apple!?!” Another member of the group suggests that there may be more disciples of the Apple faith in the crowd and suggests…
Seven senior citizens, three middling adults and one child. We’re like a microcosm of our community. Is it any wonder Florida spends less per capita on education than almost any other state? Is it just me, or does everyone stop caring about the needs of the overall community once their children are grown? Is it just a Florida thing? Since we don’t have an income tax, are we just…
It is almost time to cast my first ballot of the year, and I’m a little conflicted. I don’t know as much about the candidates as I would like, and the candidates are not offering much to differentiate themselves. The only reason I can come up with to vote for one over another is that one is more electable in the general election. If you know where I live you probably know what…