It took a while, but eventually it came to me that our “old” world wasn’t wasn’t what I thought it was. People were more stupid, insensitive, and selfish than I imagined possible. Nor would it get better. Even after we… Read More ›
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WE NEVER WERE A CURRIER AND IVES COUPLE by GARRY ARMSTRONG
Who knows what will be coming down the road? Today might be “the good old days” a month from now.
SEEING THE FUTURE
I used to read Tarot cards and do horoscopes. I quit. But… I did the readings for free and had limits on what I’d tell anyone. I expected people to abide by them. I would not read anything for children… Read More ›
NOT THE SAME YEAR FOR EVERYONE
For many of us, especially the “grandparent” class, this was another tense, anxious year. We were still mostly locked inside, waiting for a sign that it’s finally okay to go out and safely enjoy whatever life offers. Because I spend… Read More ›
SEEING THE FUTURE
I used to read Tarot cards and do horoscopes. I quit. But… I did the readings for free and had limits on what I’d tell anyone. I expected people to abide by them. I would not read anything for children… Read More ›
PLANS
Few of us have a realistic game plan right out of high school. We might think we do, but not long after we start college or end college and start work, we find the profession we prepared for isn’t it…. Read More ›
LESSONS FROM THE LOCKDOWN
5 Things Tuesday on Wednesday — 5 Life lessons you’ve learned during the lockdown. I learned that we weren’t all that outgoing before the lockdown, so I suspect being locked down was less difficult for us than for others who… Read More ›
WELCOME TO HOLA!
WELCOME TO THE HOMINID OVERVIEW OF LOST ARTS MUSEUM AND GALLERY The horrors of the late 21st century were — as we all know — at the root of the collapse of hominids as Earth’s dominant species. It is a… Read More ›
AND THE DAILY WORD IS “TRANSITION!”
TRANSITION! Could I have ever imagined that this simple word would take on such a profound meaning? Finally. At long last. T**** lost. T**** is leaving. We’ve not going back to “the old days,” but at least we are going… Read More ›
TIME AND TIME AGAIN
As kids, we can’t imagine getting old. I suppose that’s normal, especially in this society where young people have very few experiences with elders and are not taught to respect or admire their accomplishments. I didn’t have any living grandparents…. Read More ›
TIME OUT? IS IT PERMANENT?
Fandango’s Provocative Question #74 From Fandango: Most states in the U.S. are loosening restrictions put in place three months ago in order to “flatten the curve” and to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Many countries around the world are doing… Read More ›
WE WERE NEVER A CURRIER AND IVES COUPLE – GARRY ARMSTRONG
The title comes from an episode of “The West Wing” which we are binging again in this early spring of discontent and dismay. The series is even better this time around, a great mental prescription from the Coronavirus while our… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 