So there’s this place in Minneapolis, dedicated to this guy named George. Now I’m thinking, this here George feller musta done something outstanding to have a whole section of a city named after him. He must have been a real pillar of the community. A man people looked up to. A man who represented theContinue reading “WE’VE GOT THE WRONG GEORGE”
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THE STATE OF RACE IN AMERICA
Growing up, I was raised to know that, “People are different, but they’re still people.” I knew from an early age that my view of people should be based on their behavior, not on some external factors like clothes or skin color. My first clue that not everyone thought as did came in high school.Continue reading “THE STATE OF RACE IN AMERICA”
Who Are You?
My favorite sci-fi series of all time is Babylon 5. Aliens galore, telepaths, techno-mages, true love, lots of action, space battles, you name it. And lots of fodder for metaphysical rumination. There is a race called the Vorlon. An ancient, secretive race. They had an ambassador on the Space Station Babylon 5 named Kosh. InContinue reading “Who Are You?”
Meditations, Part 4
From my brother, I learned that there is true evil in the world, and that there are stout warriors who oppose it. He taught me that such bravery comes with a cost, and that true bravery is not in facing danger, but in doing what needs to be done, knowing the cost, but doing itContinue reading “Meditations, Part 4”
Meditations, Part 3
From my sister I learned to express myself. She is a poet by nature, and when she wasn’t looking, I would see for myself how she viewed the world. Much understanding would not come until later, but the understanding did arrive, and continues to reveal itself to me. From my sister, I learned to passionatelyContinue reading “Meditations, Part 3”
MEDITATIONS PART 2
From my mother I learned to be a professional. I learned to be even-tempered under pressure. I learned from her organization of thought and processes. I learned to order my thoughts, and to keep emotions from negatively influencing my decisions. From my mother I learned the mechanics of good communication. I learned the techniques ofContinue reading “MEDITATIONS PART 2”
Well, Hello There!
I’ve been looking forward to doing a blog for awhile now. No time like the present, eh? The one thing I don’t want to do is limit myself, so this isn’t a blog about politics, philosophy, or any particular topic. This blog is about my meditations. It might be a news story of the day,Continue reading “Well, Hello There!”
Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy 