Force
Welcome back to the Scuttlebutt. Come on in, pour something, and let’s talk. The subject of the day is force. Now the dictionary has 35 different definitions for this simple little five-letter word. Oh my, how much mileage we get out of this word. Everything from: Physical power, to strength, to a body of persons ...
Read MoreDEI, Davos, and Other Fun
Welcome back to the Scuttlebutt. Come on in, have a drink, and let’s talk. I’m back, not typing as fast as I usually do because my middle finger is still swathed in enough bandages to hit three keys at once, but it’s healing. As per usual, let me take a week off of this little ...
Read MoreThe Local is National, and Everything’s Political
Welcome back to the Scuttlebutt, pull up a chair, I’ve got a wonderful dark rum for you to try. Look, when I started this little series of talks, it was never my intent to be primarily a political commentator. Yeah, I know that seems hard to believe, but it’s true. This place ...
Read More# Word for the Day
Celebration of an anniversary of a special event... jubilee A jubilee is the celebration of the anniversary of a special event, or it’s the anniversary itself. Which basically means it’s a birthday party. Here’s something you might not know: the word jubilee comes from the Hebrew word yobel, which means “ram’s horn trumpet.” If you’ve ever celebrated the ...
Read MorePatriotism and Identity: Who Are You?
This is another of those days when several articles I have read come together. I think a lot about patriotism, nationalism, tribe, identity. Maybe because those concepts have changed a lot for me in recent years. These articles are good insights into what I am thinking, said better than I could have, and will hopefully ...
Read MoreAnt Man and the Wasp: Movie Review
Welcome back to the Scuttlebutt. Pull up a bucket, I’ve got a movie to review. I figure everyone has heard enough about the summit meeting, and I saw a good flick this weekend. No spoilers, I promise. So, without spoilers let’s say that the reason this movie is being shown after Infinity ...
Read MoreTotal Fitness
Getting fit is often one of the goals people are pursuing while trying to manage their job, family, career, and enjoying a bit of free time as well. Putting it this, it seems like a nearly impossible goal to achieve. But what if fitness is not inconsistent with the other aspects of life? What if ...
Read MoreWhat is Man, That Thou Art Mindful of Him? Ghost in the Shell. A Review.
Welcome back to the Scuttlebutt, or if this is your first time here, glad you dropped by, smoke ‘em if ‘ya gottem, cop a squat and lets talk. So, I’ll give you the short form of the review first. Great show, spectacular cinematography, worth the price of admission. Get thee hence, and go see it ...
Read More21 Day Hibernation Program – Day 17
The program is designed to shift your level of thinking and to re-wire your mind for success. It helps you look at your life from an outsiders view and change the flow or direction in which your life is going. Although it’s designed for businesses, the principles can be replicated in every aspect of your ...
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