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Fighting Temptations

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Every life is a march from innocence, through temptation to virtue or vice. The temptation of the age is to look good without being good. By persistently remaining single, a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.  Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell. The biggest human temptation is to … Continue reading Fighting Temptations

Chronic Lateness

October 19, 2026October 26, 2026 ~ Gottfried ~ 20 Comments

They say the best things take time. That’s why I’m always late. Better late than ugly. Late replies don’t exist. It’s called “not interested”. To people who reply late, if I wanted a reply from you after 2 days, I’d have sent a pigeon because ravens would get there early.  Just tell me when and … Continue reading Chronic Lateness

My Favorite Dictators

October 12, 2026October 18, 2026 ~ Gottfried ~ 18 Comments

As you begin, here’s some much needed context. A dictator is a ruler who wields absolute authority. And with that authority comes the ability to do whatever they want. Sometimes, it leads to some seriously crazy and often endearing behavior. Read about my top five. I’m sure you’ll be deeply inspired, or at the very least … Continue reading My Favorite Dictators

What Are You Doing

October 5, 2026October 11, 2026 ~ Gottfried ~ 24 Comments

With your life. You were sent here for a purpose. Have you discovered what that purpose is? Do you know how long you have left? You’ve already slept for a third of your life. What’s the one thing you’ve contributed to society? Will it be remembered over the next 100 years? With that partner. Are … Continue reading What Are You Doing

Penalty

September 28, 2026October 4, 2026 ~ Gottfried ~ 14 Comments

Penalty shootouts have nothing to do with football. It's like shooting poor little ducks at a fairground. The death penalty not only takes away the person strapped to the electric chair, it also takes a little bit of the humanity in each of us as we stand there and watch.  A penalty is a cowardly … Continue reading Penalty

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