"…history, by reason of human nature, will follow a similar course." Thucydides The mainstream media has recently been revisiting the Covid times with revelations from Anthony Fauci’s diaries, his subsequent appearance in the US Congress, and his eventual charge of contempt of congress. While several participants in that process advocate for leaving the past alone,... Continue Reading →
The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig. Pub 2020
Before diving into some more weighty tomes, I opted for this mental palate cleanser of light fiction. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Meet Nora, whose life is not going well. After a series of terrible turns and even worse choices, she finds herself alone, jobless, friendless, cat-less, and broke. She decides to end it all. Losing... Continue Reading →
Looking on the bright side
I had a chat today with a colleague and friend. We’re about the same age, and have been working for about the same number of years (30+ for me, close to the same for her plus school and family). She said, “When does all this hard work start to pay off?” We talked about it... Continue Reading →
Facebook philosophy
I use Facebook frequently (as I've written about before). It is a valuable tool for me for staying connected to friends. I have learned many interesting things - read about news and events that I otherwise would be unaware of. I've been entertained, moved, challenged by post from friends and strangers. I've been on Facebook... Continue Reading →
Childless by Choice
I am childless by choice. I am not childless because of lack of opportunity or failure of circumstance to enable me to attempt conception, childbirth and motherhood. I have consciously chosen not to have children, and by extension have made choices in my life that eliminated motherhood as one of its characteristics. I have no... Continue Reading →
What I understand about Occupy Wall Street
In truth, based on the title this posting should be blank, as I still do not understand it. I hear the messages, but cannot make the connection between what people are complaining about, who/what they are blaming, and the actions they are taking to protest/highlight those things. 1. There is no guaranteed formula for success.... Continue Reading →
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