Contemplation: Collectivism, the Evolutionary Hurdle
Recently, there were tenants staying at one of our service properties, guests visiting from California. I got to chatting with...
Are You a Time Thief?
Though today it seems to somehow be considered normal or acceptable behavior, I’ve long held the view that people who...
Contemplation: Freedom vs Power, Education vs Entertainment
For over 25 years I’ve been beating the liberty drum, and have always been perplexed that so few seem to...
The Lowest Animal
The following essay was written by Mark Twain sometime around 1896 – 1897 (both dates are listed by various sources online); and...
About My Art: Why I Pursue Quality Over Quantity
In past discussions concerning my blog and/or books, many people have urged me to just start throwing stuff up on...
Contemplation: Different Types or Levels of Rock-Bottom?
I’ve hit what I considered to be “rock bottom” a few times in my life. The first time, I was...
Why I Always Pick Up Pennies
“Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you’ll have good luck!” Yes, we’ve all heard, and chanted—and...
Contemplation: Self Acceptance & Working With Confidence
I recently came across the following passage in Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay Self Reliance, which is included in the book...
VIDEO: How the Selfie Phenomenon is Redefining Beauty
I really liked this video (below), and it makes a very salient point toward the end: that social media (internet/digital...