The notion of ‘Polite Society’ brings up images of well mannered, cultured people, living their best lives. It’s ‘old money’, a good vocabulary, and quiet. “I’m sorry,” leads to, “I’m so sorry,” with every other breath. What are they sorry for? As far as I can tell, they are so sorry that everyone else doesn’t […]
MAKE MONEY, BE STRONG, THEN WHAT
A life goal is to make money? If that’s the goal, and you accomplish it, what kind of a life to you have? Now you can relax and slow down? That’s not what billionaires do, so why would you?
THE NEW THING vs OLD THING
My new thing is blogging like I’ve never blogged before and calling myself a writer. “So what do you do?” “I’m a blogger.” “No, I mean what do you really do?”
OLD FOLKS TALKING IT OUT ON TELEVISION
Why would old folks not rest on their laurels? Either they’re not tired, or they have no laurels. Last night’s Presidential Debate showed more than just the candidates. It also showed the problem with the format.
PERFORMANCE PRESSURE SELF INFLICTED
Performance pressure starts with doubt. Will you be good enough? Have you trained to win? Can you do it? These are the same questions asked when people decide to get married.
OPINION PAGE? NOT HERE, KEEP SCROLLING
An opinion page has one thing in common with others: A point of view. Unfortunately, places like that usually have a point view skewered by need. From a need for likes, for clicks, for comments, which all lead to search engine ranking. The other need if for information, useful or not; direction, wrong way or […]