Random Thoughts
Raising Up Leaders
I believe that we have a responsibility to younger generations not only to lead them but to teach them how to be leaders and then let them lead. Unfortunately, too often leaders are unwilling to relinquish power and instead of raising up leaders, they hold on, buying into the misconception that everything would fall apart... »
Pre-Teens & Tiaras
I was a very proud dad last weekend. I was also pleasantly surprised. My 12 year-old daughter came home from school earlier this spring asking Elisabeth (her mom) if she could enter a pageant that was happening this summer. That was a bit of an interesting request considering that she really had not shown... »
The Economy of Fireworks
This is a repost of what I wrote last year at this time. It may be a year later, but they put the sign back up, so this post still holds true. Something’s wrong here. Why is it when fireworks should be selling like hotcakes, stores are offering “buy one get five free deals?” ... »
The Loneliest Number
Do your work, and I shall know you. Do your work, and you shall reinforce yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson One thing? If I could choose one thing? I’ve never been accused of being a person who could choose just one thing. And that’s most likely my problem. I’m the Jack of all trades… I’m... »
Surprise
I will not hide my tastes or aversions. I will so trust that what is deep is holy, if we follow the truth, it will bring us out safe at last. Ralph Waldo Emerson The assignment for today was to think of a time when I didn’t think I was capable of doing something, but... »
An Unconspired Conspiracy
These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members. Ralph Waldo Emerson I’ve written about fear before. My biggest fear. I don’t think the fear I experience is... »
Suicidal Tendencies
Imitation is Suicide. Insist on yourself; never imitate. Ralph Waldo Emerson When I first read this line I thought about Hollywood and the continuous stream of films and television shows that imitate the successful predecessor. With films, the successful original either has multiple sequels (Rocky, Jurassic Park, The Fast and the Furious) or several... »
What’s Burning?
I joined a 30 day writing initiative yesterday which is part of The Domino Project. While The Domino Project is something I don’t quite understand, I thought it would be good to explore. I felt that way about Facebook and Twitter when I joined and over time began to understand their purpose. Maybe The... »
Sexting, Lies, & Hard Drives
There are few nudities so objectionable as the naked truth. Agnes Repplier (American essayist) Unfortunately, Reese Witherspoon was too late with her sage advice on MTV’s 2011 Movie Awards show. “If you naked pictures of yourself on your cell phone, you hide your face, people! Hide your face!” Maybe if she had just... »
Swapping Pyramids for Pies
The Food Guide Pyramid is out. After spending two million dollars in tax payer money, the government (The USDA specifically) has gotten rid of the pyramid and created a pie chart (actually a dinner plate of some sort). Irony aside about the new symbol being a “pie” chart, is the whole “instructions on eating”... »
