A misunderstood man, one who knows he’s been misunderstood, often explains how it’s all a big misunderstanding. That’s the good news. The bad news comes when a man works to elevate his basic misunderstanding to a level of believability. Hard to imagine? Depends on the audience. Take a look to see the difference.
TWO HANDS: WISH IN ONE, TRUMP IN THE OTHER
August 14, 2020 by
The old saying about hope starts with two hands, one for wishes. While this is an opinion blog, my opinions, and not a political blog, I share the unusual and exceptional. Like now:
ACCEPTABLE LOSSES? WHAT DOES ‘IT IS WHAT IT IS’ MEAN
August 6, 2020 by
The idea of acceptable losses takes a sharp turn on the anniversary of Hiroshima. The death count from 75 years back is a consistent 140,000 in one fell swoop, give or take a few thousand. Atomicarchive.com breaks it down. Counting war death from a distance of time leaves some leeway for acceptable losses?
HOUSE CLEANING FOR BETTER NATIONAL HYGIENE
August 4, 2020 by
via ritabay.com House cleaning comes in as many varieties as houses, people, and dirt. And no matter how careful we are about the dirt and trash we let in, it still needs cleaning. It was easier when people lived in log cabins with dirt floors. Sweep of the loose dirt and pack the rest down […]
COMMON MISTAKES AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS, OR POOR JUDGEMENT
April 16, 2020 by
Common mistakes are the easiest to fix: do this instead of that. All good. Unless it’s a clue to a greater problem.
TRANSITIONAL MALE BONDING HISTORY
February 1, 2020 by
Please don’t explain the definition of transitional male. From a point of view as a male of the species, I like to think I’m always transitioning from who I am to a better version of who I am. But, as I’m constantly reminded by those who know, it’s not always about me. Of course they’re […]
PURPLE RAIN: SACRED HYMN FROM PRINCE TO MR. TRUMP
October 11, 2019 by
The Prince people complained about Mr. Trump using Purple Rain at his latest republican rally. Since the gathering was in Minnesota, the complaint hit close to the Prince home. Why can’t Mr. Trump use any song he wants? Ask Bruuuuce about politicians using popular songs, like Mr. Reagan playing Born In The USA. No thanks […]
LEARNING LEADERSHIP: WHERE TO START AND END
October 4, 2019 by
The idea of learning leadership begins the first time you do what you are told to do. Usually it starts with a mom or a dad. If not them, maybe a teacher or coach. If it happens to be some jackass in the neighborhood a few years older, then it’s going to be a defective […]
CONNECTIONS: MCDONALDS HAND DRYER, WASHINGTON VOICES, FAST LAW
January 28, 2019 by
Connections? They are what you hope for when you network at a gathering; what you hope for when you plug something into the wall and turn it on. Personal connections, professional connections, electrical connections; they all ought to work if you follow the usual instructions. Share something of value, listen for help, and […]
One Job For Veterans Administration To Do. One Job
September 14, 2018 by
No matter your view on the military agenda, I know you all agree that aging veterans deserve some VA love for their service. If you’ve got a DD214 you’re in the program. Better yet, if you have orders proving you were where you say you were during Vietnam, you’re in the […]
