All living organisms undergo some type of life cycle. For many creatures, the stages of the life cycle are clearly delineated and easy to see. There is an obvious difference between a caterpillar,… Continue reading
There is more to every person than meets the eye. If you took the effort to get to know every single person you encounter, you would probably find a few surprises. Some people… Continue reading
You shouldn’t think of people as animals. However, there are plenty of folks who make this difficult. When you try to give someone credit for being a person, and then they behave like… Continue reading
Memory is a funny thing. We rely on our memory, even though it is clearly not all that reliable. We all remember things that aren’t important, but that’s not a problem. It is… Continue reading
It is easy to be nice to people who are above you. After all, that is how people get by in the world. If you aren’t nice to the people above you, they… Continue reading
Change and social customs are both unavoidable parts of human life. That doesn’t mean you have to like them. They both can cause stupid, pointless stress that is difficult to understand. “I know… Continue reading
I have spent my life trying to understand everything around me. From the dirt below, to the stars above, and even the atmosphere in between. And I have learned, as a reluctant human,… Continue reading
Persistence is a good thing. When we persist, we have a greater chance of success. As long as we keep trying, we can do amazing things. From children’s books about trains to civil… Continue reading
Permission is a funny thing. Everyone wants it, but nobody really thinks they need it. In a perfectly free world, people would do whatever they want, go wherever they want, and park wherever… Continue reading
Once again, I have been summoned by the mighty county clerk to serve the gods of justice. It reminded me of something I wrote a long time ago about jury duty: Public institutions,… Continue reading
When talking to a receptionist on the phone, to set up an appointment or ask for information, there is a specific way the conversation should go. Almost like a script. At the end… Continue reading
