Integrity is only expected if you are a baseball player, or a Republican. Recent revelations about baseball players and steroids have shed new light on the importance of integrity in baseball. Most notable of these players is Alex Rodriguez. I have been party to a number of conversations at Smokers Paradise that have ended with … Continue reading
I keep reading and hearing “fairness” coming out of Barack Obama’s campaign. Usually from the candidate himself. It sounds good when he says it because he is a great orator and we ascribe his use of the word fair to our individual circumstances. This is because he uses the “I’m for the middle class, not … Continue reading
Unless you live under a rock, you have heard about the economic crisis the United States, and therefor the rest of the world, is under. That it is happening is no real surprise to me. This was not caused by any one person or entity. I can go into great detail why I think the … Continue reading
We are the stewards of planet Earth. Really? Who appointed us? Last time I checked we were subject to all of the same natural laws of this planet that every other species is. Sure, we have thumbs and build some really nifty things like iPhones and XBox 360s. Some of the more talented of humanity … Continue reading
Think trading in your car for an electric, hybrid or fuel cell is going to make the world a better place? If so, think again. Since gas prices have hit record highs this year everyone is making a big deal about “going green.” Going green with the available solutions is not exactly “going green.” Electric … Continue reading
Tonight I get to rejoin one of my favorite guilty pleasures, Doctor Who. I know it is low-budget and campy, but that’s part of why I love it. It’s cheesy, it’s goofy and it’s on SciFi. There aren’t many TV shows I actually make time to watch, but I won’t miss an episode of the … Continue reading
So I’m sitting at my Ikea table, working diligently on my Apple MacBook Pro, and as I glance at my Citizen Aqualand Eco-drive watch and notice that it’s time to start cooking dinner. I think tonight I’ll cook some Perdue Fit and Light Chicken Breasts in Ken’s Balsamic Vinagrette dressing with Publix organic vegetables. My … Continue reading
Oblivion sounds ominous. Is it really something to be feared? Apparently it has terrified 90 some percent of us into attending some form of organized religion. I don’t worry about what happens when we die. I don’t really care. If Heaven or Hell is really the choice when we die, I already know where I’m … Continue reading
Does anyone ever really know what they are truly capable of? I think we discover what we are capable of when we are placed in a position that requires us to reach beyond our comfort zone. You may have an innate skill for playing tennis, but if never pick up a tennis racquet and play … Continue reading
In December of last year, I was fortunate enough to participate in the Dive with the Sharks event at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. I have numerous hours of dive experience and have seen a few sharks on dives, even gotten close to some small sharks, but I have never been within reach of 6 … Continue reading