Welcome to Numbville – a place where people wind up when they give up.
A Silver Lining
When my children were young, and if they ever complained about something that was not really significant, I would remind them “It Doesn’t Hurt.” They would understand, stop griping and count their blessings.
Their understanding came from an experience I had told them about and they often heard it repeated when I narrated it to others.
The Saddest Story Ever Told
When Mama told us stories, or sang to us, I usually sat closest to her right side, often resting my head on her knee. As the story progressed, from time to time she stroked my hair, a soothing practice she shared with all her seven children. The story she was about to tell us, of the two champions, Sorab and Rustom, was the saddest story we were ever told.
On Track To Color Television
The excited anticipation on the train was palpable. It was June 1951 and RCA is transporting a group of journalists from New York to Washington DC. Gen. David Sarnoff chairman of RCA and founder of NBC has scheduled a press conference to demonstration and unveil his new color television system.
What the Ocean Taught Me
Life can bring constant commotion – often making us feel dizzy with excitement and with exhaustion. In my life I am always trying to find a way to steady the swirling which frequently flings my life off-course. The goal is to ultimately find personal growth in the chaos.
What People are Saying about Smart Meters and Smart Grid Technology
Smart meters (which transmit data about our personal energy consumption at home) are becoming incredibly common throughout the world. Do the potential environmental advantages of these devices outweigh the potential risks?
With A Little Help From My Friends
I’d like to introduce you to two of my closest friends. We’ve known each other since childhood. In fact, we have done almost everything together. Both of them have always been at my side when I put the things I create out into the world. They never miss that. Here’s the funny thing: You probably know them, too.
How to Succeed by Over-Delivering
What gets you out of bed? What is it that makes you hustle? Is it a desire to buy a house like what your parents had? Or buy a nice car to show off to your friends? Do you need to send money to help your parents?
Cheltenham Festival: How It All Began
The fresh air, the palpable excitement, the sound of the crowds, the sight of horses by the tracks – is there anything better than horse racing? And out of all of the major races, the National Hunt Chase, or Cheltenham Festival as it is better known, is conceivably the greatest.
Final Goodbyes are Never Easy
Earlier we were loading our old dog into the van which, almost certainly, would be the last time we would see him. Before leaving, my wife looked into his unresponsive eyes and wept.
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