Mick Foley is an Inspiration
Mick Foley, the WWE wrestler known as Mankind and Cactus Jack, is an inspirational person. He’s been a headline wrestler, a best selling author and is now a stand-up comedian.
Get off the f’ing phone!
Let’s talk about cell phones. Have you noticed that people in general are so focused on these small screens that they forget where they are and become almost hypnotized? Here are a few incidents that I’ve observed. I was driving in the fast lane and some idiot was moving at less than 30 miles an hour even though the speed limit was 45. As I grudgingly passed on the right, I glanced over and saw the driver was having a…
It’s My Body and I’ll Do What I Want With It
Note: I wrote this a month after my wife passed away 15 years ago. Have you ever tried to talk rationally to a smoker about the effects of smoking? Oh boy, I think I’d rather have a discussion about the need for ethics with George Bush. Smokers will listen, nod their head, sometimes say they can or will quit someday, but they will not change. You’ll hear such idiocy as “it’s my body and I’ll do what I want with…
Who Needs Prejudice and Racism?
How I learned that we’re all people regardless of skin color, culture, race, religion, and other characteristics.
The Legacy of Attempted Suicide
Looking back on my life, I’m astounded the difference a few words made to my habits, relationships and feelings about myself. Just a couple of phrases, spoken in the heat of the moment, changed so much and resulted in a dramatically different me than I might have become. I liken it to the butterfly effect; according to chaos theory, something very small, such as the flapping of a butterfly’s wings, can result in a hurricane thousands of miles away. These…
Ranting About Politics Does No Good
Instead of just dumping your opinion on people, try listening and understanding their viewpoint.It’s few more effective.
Why do some people think racism is okay?
It all depends on what you mean by racism. Everybody is racist to one degree or another by some definitions. The left currently has this misguided and false narrative that it’s okay to be racist against white people. I’ve heard some of the most vile things come out of leftist mouths – things they wouldn’t dare say to somebody who wasn’t white. Saying someone has white privilege is racist because it’s degrading an entire class of people due of the…
Who Else Wants To Know The Mystery Behind Luna?
The moon, or Luna, is always interesting to photograph and look at. I’ve been fascinated by the moon since I was a young man.
Richard G Lowe Jr: Geology
I enjoy collecting rocks and crystals. Geology was my favorite subject when I was young. Today I have a very nice crystal collection.
Anza-Borrego Tarantula Wasps
The Tarantula Wasps of Anza-Borrego are very beautiful and one to two inches long, but they pack quite a sting. Don’t get close to them.