But Ump, it was low and inside! . . .
Ode to the Consistent Umpire; Or . . . Why I Can Still Appreciate the “Low and Inside” Strike Zone Anyone who has played baseball knows...
Don't know much about history? . . .You might want to think again.
That tiresome 4-word phrase, "This time it's different" Of course, to that, history has its own rebuttal. . . I’ll admit it, back in high...
The biggest risk is not taking any risk. . .
"Risky Business" Redux These are indeed crazy and chaotic times. As a result of recent pandemic world events and the massive efforts...
Sometimes "inside the box" isn't so bad
A tribute to sense. . . the common kind These days there’s a tremendous amount of attention and adulation given to iconic visionaries,...
Solving the Puzzle?
It might be a good idea to take a look at the picture on the box. . . It’s been a while since my last communique. That’s because I like...
The "don't confuse me with the facts" syndrome
Where's Detective Joe Friday when we really need him? Okay, I’ll admit it, I used to like to watch the old TV show “Dragnet”. Sure, as...
The "gift" of caring
Yes, there is hope. . . I have this belief that every single individual is blessed with a natural “gift”, talent, or positive trait that...
Be careful to see the big picture before you cry "wolf"
The power and wisdom of viewing from a “big picture” (macro) perspective . . . I was recently watching a fascinating documentary on the...
"You think you hate it now . . ."
"But wait 'til you drive it." Of course, that’s the backhanded phrase from the car salesman (Eugene Levy) to Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase)...
“And always let your conscience be your guide.”
. . . a reminder from the lyrics of the song with Jiminy Cricket in “Pinocchio”. I’d like to believe that all people are basically good...
