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Life in the Fast Lane
(Original post: 25 January 2006) Last week, I reported back for work after a paternity-vacation leave of almost a month. Paternity leave is only for 7 working days and the extended vacation was necessary to address my work burnout. Although the time off did not allow me to completely rest (our “little monster” had cholic …
New Rules For 2008
New Rule: When I ask how old your toddler is, I don’t need to know in months. “27 Months.” “He’s two,” will do just fine. He’s not a piece of cheese. And I didn’t really care in the first place. New Rule: No more gift registries. You know, it used to be just for weddings. …
Do not delay
If there’s anything desirable about delay, it would relate to age and death. Women, and an increasing number of men, spend a fortune on products designed to delay the inevitable ravages of time. On the other hand, the intensity of one’s desire to delay death is directly and exponentially proportional to the time left in …
This, too, will pass
Hopefully, the crisis that’s gripping our country will end for the better – whichever way is better – in our lifetime… ——————————————- For everything there is a season, And a time for every matter under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck …
Be Honest
Be honest, even if others are not; even if others will not; even if others cannot.
Preparing to Die
I recall that when I watched the last episode of CSI Las Vegas Season 6, I was struck my the statement of Grissom to the effect that he prefers having a cancer because he could prepare for his death and he could say goodbye to his loved ones. In contrast, of course, is the view …