Category Archives: General Ramblings

Thought For The Day

What is the answer to censorship? We read the news every day where some organization or another is trying to stop others from experiencing things that they don’t like. But this all amounts to having control over others. Since everyone … Continue reading

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Rebooting Civilization

Perhaps I’m feeling a bit of an alarmist today, but after watching the rerun of Earth 2100 followed by reading about the G8 pushing a “civilized internet“, it’s really hard not to be a bit worried. The worry part is … Continue reading

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What’s In A Formula?

I was watching an episode (Sacrifice) of “Numb3rs” last night (or was it early this morning) that got me thinking. From a non-conformist’s point-of-view, a scenario which allows a “simple” mathematical formula to calculate the probability of anyone’s success in … Continue reading

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Thinking through a crisis

Today, my husband was hit with an emergency that set his whole schedule back. It made for a room full of irritated bees until we could move past the negative emotions. Considering that I’m also our company I.T. specialist (elected … Continue reading

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Who’s Your Superman?

Well, this seemed like a timely question considering that today is that manliest of holidays: Father’s Day. Before I get started, a simple heartfelt message: Happy Father’s Day, Dad!!! Because this month also happens to be one of my “manly” … Continue reading

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Oh, and most importantly…

A short but very important segue: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN!!!! Woo hooo!!!

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Beliefs

We all have them, and we all fiercely defend them. Our beliefs color who we are as people, and how we perceive everything around us. It gives our gut instincts an extra boost so that we pay attention to the … Continue reading

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Do What You Love

It makes so much sense, and yet so many of us forsake it to do for others. But at some time during your life, you’ll realize that the only way to fill your well is to simply do what you … Continue reading

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Death of A Humanist

In response to all of the logistics, strategies, and calculations that we use to reach dominance, I would like to present a tribute to humanity of a bygone era: The Humanist in the Foxhole. It’s an eloquent  tribute piece to … Continue reading

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Embrace a Little Chaos

Today I was hit over the head with a report titled, The Single Bottom Line, written by Daniel Altman and Jonathan Berman of the Dahlberg Global Development Advisors. After having read it, the accompanying story on the New York Times … Continue reading

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