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My Predicament Is Not My Problem

August 26, 2013

A predicament is a difficult, perplexing, or trying situation, according to my good friend Merriam Webster. And I learn from my …

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It Must Ensue

March 14, 2013

“Don’t aim at success — the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are …

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Outside, Beyond

January 7, 2013

Outside, beyond what is right and what is wrong, there is a huge field. We will meet there. – Mevlana …

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“In Kind”

November 26, 2012

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve experienced several independent events that, on their own, are innocuous and inconsequential. I …

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Beautiful Stuff

October 15, 2012

. — Jason Silva Wow, right?   You did watch the video, yes? It is perfectly okay to click and watch …

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Lengthen the Chain

September 13, 2012

“The dog down there is on too short a chain. Change it, lengthen it. Then he’ll be able to reach …

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Not That; This.

September 6, 2012

I was playing Scrabble — yes, the old-fashioned way! — with two good friends. In between plays, Rich was sharing …

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It Does Not Follow

September 3, 2012

“You don’t manage people; you manage things.  You lead people.” — Admiral Grace Hopper A while back I recall being …

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Grasping

August 27, 2012

“Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, else what’s a heaven for?” — Robert Browning I ran across …

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Back to the Future

July 19, 2012

Take a look at the three graphs at right. These three graphs represent the performance of three different “somethings” over …

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