Category Archives: Random Musings
Goals for 2012
I told you’d I’d be back with specific goals for this year! And you doubted me! And with good reason, since here it is, nearly the end of January, and I’m just now getting them done. That’s my secret–if you … Continue reading
Alpenhorn Boogie
If you use Bing at all, you’re familiar with the little boxes that pop up with various trivia and links. Today’s picture was alpenhorn players, and included a link to a video by a lady alpenhorn player who somehow manages … Continue reading
Why do people hate Tim Tebow?
Tim Tebow has barely registered on my celebrity meter for most of his career. Had you asked me a few months ago who Tim Tebow is I probably would have been able to tell you he’s a professional athlete. I … Continue reading
Being good for nothing
I remember a joke from when I was a kid. We’d approach some other kid and ask them, “Does your mother pay you to be good?” Of course they’d say, “No!” We’d then laugh and proclaim, “Then you’re good for … Continue reading
SOPA is bad. So is piracy.
Bob Sullivan, a writer for MSNBC.com and an opponent of the SOPA/PIPA bills that are causing our favorite sites to shut down in protest, raises an interesting point that is well worth remembering: So tonight, while you’re patting yourself on … Continue reading
Civil discourse
This segment is hilarious! I have no idea if this lady is for real, a good sport, or an actress, but this is just too good to not post: EDIT: The embed doesn’t seem to work. Here’s the link to … Continue reading
Quantum rallies, New Economy, superstition
Schrödinger’s Rally! Kuwait activist: Police disperse ‘stateless’ rally Of course, wouldn’t the police have to observe the rally to disperse it, thereby changing its state? Hey, give me a break. It’s friday. * * * * * Welcome to the … Continue reading
Desperation politics
Politics brings out the worst in people. That’s no surprise. In the struggle to get elected candidates will stretch the truth. That’s also no surprise. But I have to admit I’m saddened by the depths to which some appear willing … Continue reading
The science of self-discipline
It’s still January, and many people have already made, or are about to make New Years Resolutions (I’m in the ‘about-to-make’ group). So it’s helpful to find this article by John Tierney from the New York Times on how to … Continue reading
Awesomeness from Forbes.com
I recently spent some time at Forbes.com and found some incisive articles I want to share: The Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives – Eric Jackson …In it, he shared some of his research on what over 50 former high-flying companies … Continue reading