The spectacle that is national politics is such a burden to us all, whether we realize it or not. Unfortunately, over the last few weeks it has been an unavoidable presence. There is enough coverage of what is happening in the national news that I try not to spend my efforts here writing about it. In … Continue reading Political Commentary Explanation
The New Wild West
If you live in United States or any country with a value system stemming from liberal European ideas then you inhabit a part of the world known as The West. This comes with a certain set of ideals and cultural norms that make it distinct from the rest of the world. Typically those ideas are … Continue reading The New Wild West
Words Matter – Want v. Need
**A quick note** Hello reader. Thanks for finding the time to visit and take in my perspective. I write because it is a way to make sense of the things that I struggle with in my own life. When I write I find I’m able to cut through the clutter and noise of the outside … Continue reading Words Matter – Want v. Need
Control the Controllables
Controlling the controllables is a very simple concept that I was first introduced to about twenty years ago when I was managing restaurants. It was the mantra of one of my regional managers. At the time, I agreed to take a job in central Florida as an assistant manager at a location that was in … Continue reading Control the Controllables
Election, Connection, Compassion
It seems to me that everyone is ready to move on. We are all experiencing a level of fatigue that we are unfamiliar with. That rolling river of anxiety and tension that is a constantly running under the surface of our psyche has been rising to near unbearable levels. No matter who your preferred candidate … Continue reading Election, Connection, Compassion
Billy's Briefs 