Shock. Shock is a funny thing. Things get both sharp and fuzzy. Time stretches and distorts. Things come rushing into focus and seem larger than they are. Other things vanish to a single point. To cope, you laugh. Laughter is the shock absorber that eases the blows to life. Denial. Denying the truth doesn’t change … Continue reading Stages of Grief
Profiling
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree but every apple has its own seeds. If we stopped calling it profiling and started calling it "proactive intelligence screening" or "high alert detecting", people would be saying "Well, it's about time". You sit alone by choice, dismiss any attention sent your way. You're someone … Continue reading Profiling
Fighting Temptations
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
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
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