Ruminations

Finally! I've figured out how just one sock always goes missing! Over the years, I've carefully debugged my sock laundering process. I start by wearing a matching pair of socks. I take them both off and put them both in the laundry. I closely inspect the washing machine for...

I have a lot of respect for the Jehovah's Witness church. They don't merely warm the pews for an hour on Sunday. Nope, they get out there and share their beliefs in the face of scoffing and rejection. And the loose dogs around the neighborhood. That takes guts! My...

Do you have the mindset of a soldier or scout? Check out this TED Talk by Julia Galef! Here's the description to whet your appetite: Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all...

That's right. Today is the day to appreciate your employer.

His latest exploit entailed running a gauntlet of skilled assassins while protecting an entourage of three.

The cold hard fact is that you're an idiot. And I'm going to prove it to you right now. Ready?

Early in the life of this blog, I decided I wanted to write how I honestly felt. To be real. I've encountered so many fakes. Hiding behind meticulously crafted masks, presenting themselves as they think others would like to perceive them, or worse, as someone else has told them...

Some will simply refuse to pursue their potential.

I consider myself to be an uncertified expert in the field of public restrooms.

My grandfather often used this simple and elegant drawing to illustrate the interesting relationship between knowledge and humility. He would draw a small circle on a chalk board and ask you to imagine that the sum total of what you know is represented by the area...