Midlife Crisis

Money for Nothing

Here are a couple of random thoughts, while waiting for the market to open. Should the L.A. Dodgers play the Red Soxs in the World Series, the Soxs will be paying for Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez to beat them. (Part of the trade that sent Manny from the Red Soxs to the Dodgers during the season required the Soxs to continue to pay all of Manny's salary for the year.) It gets better. If the Dodgers win, not only will Manny get a World Series ring, he will get two bonus checks. The first, for being a member of the winning team. And, the Sox will pay him a pro-rated share of what the losing team receives to cover the time he played for them during the season. Sure beats trying to make money in the market.. More…

Accept What Troubles Befall

If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. Socrates I am recovering from cancer surgery and doing quite well. However not a day goes by that I am not haunted with an ache, a pain or a reminder of the possibility that the cancer will return. Most days I push the negative thoughts away and go on living my life embracing the day, the hour, the moment. We all get caught up in our own troubles and illnesses and can slip into that place of despair. Nothing brings you out of self concern than to hear the tragedy of another person. I share this story with you because it can give us all time to pause and be grateful. More…

Why Men Use Pornography

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