Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” In today’s world of social media, these words are truer than ever. In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, people took to social media to start spinning their narrative, because we have long since lost actualContinue reading “Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics”
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Recovery
Three weeks post-surgery, the author reports good healing progress despite lingering energy issues. Restrictions limit daily activities, notably lifting and sleeping positions. While adapting to challenges, including a power outage, they find gratitude in recovery. Anticipation grows for a follow-up appointment, hopeful for lifted restrictions and newfound freedom.
MEDITATIONS-DENIAL 3/26/24
For Protestants and Roman Catholics, last Sunday was Palm Sunday, the start to Holy Week. At Mass, our church had a guest speaker who orated the Scriptural story of Christ‘s compassion. He was really good. You could feel yourself in the courtyard of Pontius Pilate, watching as he questioned Jesus, then placated the mob asContinue reading “MEDITATIONS-DENIAL 3/26/24”
JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER-3/3/24
Gets me every time. I’m almost 60, and I’ve gotten very judgy. Like I’m a bout of gout away from yelling at kids passing by to stay off my lawn. As it is, I stare at them intently as they pass, prepared to defend my lawn with deadly force if they try to trespass. I’veContinue reading “JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER-3/3/24”
Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy 