The human tendency to self cherish is the main dish of our existence. Humans have been eating it up, probably since the beginning of our species. In addition to the main dish is a set of side dishes called consumerism, capitalism, and commodification. Ever seductive, they add endless flavors and textures onto the main dish. I suppose it might be the case that plain old self cherishing gets kind of dull after awhile. It’s so much more exciting to be the hot, new product on the block. Or the respected, reliable old one.
All Hope Is Not Lost…!
Things could change. Things could change if only I tried, if only people tried. If only eyes could see what can be done; if only hands would set to work, determined to make a difference; if only instead of asking for one, we ourselves would lend a helping hand. If there’s still a ray of hope at the far end of the shore then something must be done, someone must take the first step, someone must begin to pay attention to some of the neglected things. It sure can be you; it sure will be me.
The Women of the Philippines
Millions of Filipinas suffer lives of poverty and stress. The causes are systemic and cultural. This article discusses the author’s personal observations and conclusions.
Enough Is Enough
A response to the continued violent existence man insists on living despite access to knowledge. We continue to exist within the cave of ignorance and only see through the eyes of our dictators who tell us what to value and what to think. We must move toward a world that seeks thought and insists that we make the ethical and religious traditions of the past matter, giving them a place in the souls of man.
We Are All Becoming Strangers to Each Other
The invasion of technology, as well as multiple generations of people indoctrinated to fear their neighbors, or be suspicious of the actions of those they don’t know, has made something as basic as conversations between strangers a rarity.
What Love Is
Love is all the moments in between the big moments – the moments we rarely capture in photos and ones that are often overloooked.
3-Ply Toilet Paper
No matter what life throws my way, I’ll always have my 3-ply toilet paper.
Happy
I’m singing the song ‘Happy’, cutting coupons and looking for an all-inclusive holiday…and then I walk outside and feel real happiness in simply living life.
In Praise of the Blend
Knowledge is power, and it couldn’t be more true when it comes to wine. A few thoughts on blends and how some may truly warrant our attention.
What are they talking about?
Too many people in this world are guilty of pretending to understand things in order to avoid embarrassment. That’s just silly. You are depriving yourself of an opportunity to increase your knowledge
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