Don'T be a FACEBOOK baby...BABY!!! (Article) - 12/29/2017 8:09:12 AM
Some very good points about human nature in the 21st century. For my many years on college campuses, I relished in saying "hello," or, "good morning," to absolute strangers that I passed along the way. In later years in my employment, passing colleagues while immersed in the distraction of trying to solve some problem or another, I was chastised for not saying, "good morning," or whatever and just passing by in my world of concentration (or perhaps, some depression that I did suffer from).
In the early part of the century, I noticed that students would leave the building and immediately be calling someone on their cell phone to chat while walking on campus. There was no eye contact or friendly greeting with anyone like that. Now, people are even more engrossed in texting. As far as connecting goes, I see Facebook as a way of connecting with friends and family and catching up on all the gossip and strange and wonderful twisted facts that are available.
Yesterday, while waiting for a ride, I approached a woman reading a book by a famous author. I introduced myself and said that I was also an author. She politely acknowledged that I was, but she seemed disturbed by my intrusion and returned to her book reading. Thankfully, another woman reading a romance novel she didn't like, engaged me in good conversation for a few minutes. That's refreshing.
Ron
Good to Great to Iconic (Article) - 3/7/2017 11:22:05 AM
Great advice for authors and artists and even other fields. We all learn from failure. As Rodney Dangerfield used to say, "I got mine from disrespect."
There are those here who say the greatest music came out of the Great Depression. There are those that say it came out of the great war and big bands like my father. There are those that say it came out of the folk music and rock 'n' roll of the 50s and 60s like me. There are even those who say the greatest music came out of the 70s.
I don't watch the music awards much. And there are still great songs and hard-working experienced performers. But I notice a trend towards flash (without substance) rapid-fire lyrics matching rap, and showmanship overshadowing talent. The change is inevitable in the iconic seem to get better with age. I even like songs by Stephen Foster like Camptown Races and Old Kentucky Home. Did he get any awards for those?
Ron
Take the brakes off! (Article) - 3/3/2017 10:42:33 AM
You have spoken a powerful truth! Fear, insecurities, and negative comments from those who are suppose to be "supportive," can make one doubt, but those of us who are bold and determined to share what we have to give because of its value, will find a way to move beyond limiting beliefs, even the negative comments from so called friends.
Thanks for sharing, and continued success.
Barbara J. Henry
Take the brakes off! (Article) - 2/28/2017 7:06:41 AM
You are absolutely right. Unfortunately, close friends you have a tendency to want to keep you locked in their circle of activity. I haven't known a close friend that didn't restrict me in one way or another.
On the other hand, as a teacher and a mentor, I have always encouraged others to move out far beyond their current level of activity.
Ron
Same old Good habits, makes you better! (Article) - 1/10/2017 7:00:34 AM
We all have bad habits. But lately, I've noticed that they are being diminished for lack of time. I guess that old saying, something about, "Idle time leads to devilish thoughts," is true for me. All this wonderful engaging other authors, catching up on TV dramas and reality shows as well as old movies I haven't seen leaves little time for those bad habits except for playing Internet solitaire in the evening while I'm supposedly relaxing with primetime TV shows.
Now that's one addiction I may have to quit for 60 days. Or not. ;-)
Ron
Owe, What a Christmas (Article) - 12/29/2016 5:28:10 AM
Great satire very nicely illustrated. Enjoyed immensely…
Ron
Run, Jump, Shoot (Article) - 10/24/2016 10:40:57 AM
Interesting focus. If one is focused enough, one can achieve great success and run for president.
Ron
Keep The Change (Article) - 9/22/2016 7:25:00 AM
When I was about 30, I discovered that it was difficult for me to handle coins anymore. My response to this was to tell the clerks, "Keep the change." It didn't bother me and it sure made those clerks smile. Finally, many years later, when I pulled up to a Burger King counter and ordered a hamburger that came to a $1.16, I tried to give the girl at the counter two dollars, but she only would accept one dollar. I guess she thought I was destitute.
I am a champion of change, but I am also a critical thinker when it comes to change. During my career in higher education I was a change agent for enhancing performance, accountability and user-friendliness for our faculty staff and students. Unfortunately with the changing of each regime came the changing of the guard. Inevitably, they brought with them the latest fad to foist upon the weary. Change just for change's sake is really a waste of time and resources.
Ron
Evolution through a child's eyes (Article) - 9/21/2016 4:29:12 AM
Your illustration didn't post and your article has a number of (mostly spacing) errors, but your intent is quite good. It has been reported that people lie all the time. And, especially during political campaigns and on the Internet generally, half-truths are presented as true. In other words, some true information is twisted just enough to make it derogatory when it may in fact be a good thing.
I'm with you when it comes to putting a positive twist on bad news. Yesterday I had to answer someone who wrote things are very bad in this country. Yes, there is anger boiling up all around over certain subjects that the media pounces on because it is sensational. But there really is nothing new and nothing really dire except for a couple of things that people seem to ignore that are underlying all the problems that are being raised. We are all survivors of horrific times in our families' past. The way that we survived under these horrific conditions was to keep our heads and a positive outlook like you have shown us.
Ron
Perry Mason : The case of the Iconic Entrepreneur (Article) - 9/8/2016 7:06:18 AM
Since I am in a wheelchair, I always found Perry Mason to be a bit hokey. Besides, I never liked courtroom dramas where the lawyer always was smarter than anybody else. Just isn't true to life.
I clicked on the link and found that you were using a legal questioning device to promote your positive attitude towards entrepreneurial improvement. An interesting device. In a few places, your commas needed a space after them.
Ron
