Whatever life dishes out, and whatever we can make of it. . .
Posted in Business, Culture, Morning Musing, Other Stuff on Sep 1st, 2010
Did you attend the Fletcher School of Diplomacy? No? How about the Parental School of Hard Knocks? The Dating School of Hard Knocks?
Any of these might serve as some assistance. You know – in those sticky situations when a friend needs to hear the truth. A hard truth. One that will hurt, and there’s nothing [...]
Posted in Business, Lifestyle, Other Stuff, Parenting on Aug 24th, 2010
The tale of 104-year old heiress, Huguette Clark, caught my fancy last week. Not only is this woman’s story rich with history, but it raises an extraordinary number of issues that are relevant to each of us as we deal with critical decisions in life: who to trust, minimizing family squabbling when we are gone, [...]
Posted in Business, Culture, Fashion and Style, Lifestyle on Aug 18th, 2010
Early afternoon. Social media fail:
Yesterday, early afternoon, I was following threads on Twitter and linking to a variety of articles. One such thread led me to a brief TMZ account concerning the accidental death of plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan, perhaps most well known for Heidi Montag’s makeover. The article included reports of his tweets [...]
Posted in Business, Culture, Lifestyle, Morning Musing, Surviving Recession on Aug 11th, 2010
Wheezing? Sinus problems? Itchy, watery eyes? It may be time for a new mattress.
Headaches? Muscle pain? No enthusiasm for the activities you used to love? Perhaps it’s Low T. You know. Testosterone. Or maybe it’s depression. Or any number of conditions that you can pop a pill for now.
What about your finances? Have you been [...]
Posted in Business, Lifestyle, Politics, Technology on Aug 6th, 2010
Have you been following the news on the “alleged” Google-Verizon agreement, and the possibility of delivering speedier Internet service to those able to pay for it?
Many sources are weighing in, interpreting this as the demise of the little guy when it comes to web content. You know – people like you and me, and many [...]
Posted in Business, Lifestyle, Other Stuff on Aug 4th, 2010
Managing expectations
I should be jumping for joy, and I’m not. I accomplished something big. Really big. And I can’t seem to celebrate, or find the satisfaction that this deserves. In fact, I don’t feel much of anything, and I’m not sure why. Have I mismanaged expectations somehow? Misjudged the significance of this accomplishment?
It’s one thing [...]
Posted in Art Art Art, Business, Culture, Entertainment on Jul 19th, 2010
Buzz over a celebrity engagement. Buzz over bad behavior. Buzz over a new gadget, or political scandal. Hello Levi and Bristol? Mel Gibson? The iPhone4? Mark Sanford, or maybe even Al and Tipper Gore?
Buzz over our favorite television shows, like reality TV. Buzz over Erik and Miles, name calling on Work of Art.
Controversy causes buzz; [...]
Posted in Business, Other Stuff, Surviving Recession, Travel on Jul 2nd, 2010
I couldn’t resist this tidbit – Ryanair finally goes for its Standing Room Only air travel, according to The Telegraph (UK). Seats back in the upright position? Try “backs upright in the standing position!”
This decision has been bandied about for awhile; I caught wind of it last year (and was amused), thinking it was unlikely [...]
Posted in Business, Culture, Lifestyle, Parenting on Jun 11th, 2010
Sure, sure. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. We’ve all heard it. And most of the time, it makes sense. Why mess with a good thing, right?
Breaking down
Two days ago my car broke down. I managed to get it to a nearby garage, where it sat, and I sat, and then was driven [...]
Posted in Art Art Art, Business, Culture, Lifestyle, Morning Musing on Jun 8th, 2010
It’s been a lovely afternoon of wandering the flea market, enjoying the crowd and the diversity of antiques and vintage curiosities. You pick up a small silver fork and wonder why its tongs curve outward so delicately. You turn it over, note a hallmark of some sort, feel its weight in your hand, then glance [...]
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