Something to Ponder, but Only For a Minute.
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Things We Want But Can’t Have. Or Can We?
No. 1,586 The newspaper says that Pittsburgh is not likely to be selected by Amazon for the fabled HQ2. Things looked promising when we were selected as one of 20 semi-finalists. But the initial visit by the selection committee was a long time ago and there have been no follow-ups. Meanwhile, chatter in the New […]
Becoming the on-line autodidact/addict.
No. 1,585 WARNING: SOME PEOPLE MIGHT CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MUSINGS TO BE A SERMON. YOU ARE FREE TO DISREGARD THE MESSAGE AT ANY TIME AND SWITCH OVER TO TWITTER. Autodidactism: self-education, self-teaching. I just read another post on how to stop wasting your life browsing on the internet. It contained a lot of good ideas, […]
House of Cards Returns Without Frank Underwood, But Not Really.
No. 1,585 He died, hated by everyone and especially by the wife whom he made President. Of course, there is an equally creepy drama behind the drama, as Kevin Spacey is gone from the screen in disgrace. The first episode is dark and difficult to watch. She quarrels with her advisers, none of whom seem […]
If you want an answer, give me a phone number or email address.
No. 1,583 I received two inquiries in the contact box today that I would like very much to answer. But I cannot because neither of you left a phone number or email address. If you don’t wish to do this, call me at 412-561-6303 and if necessary, leave contact information on the voicemail. CLT
Post-Gazette Headline Today Drew Attention Around the Country
No. 1,582 Dozens of publications around the country and overseas took note of the headline in today’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Yes, Pittsburgh Really is . . .
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“It is Right to Be Taught Even By An Enemy.” — Ovid
No. 1,580 It has happened before. I has happened too often. Our enemy has taught us once again how precious is life. Ironically, all this occurred at a sacred place called “Tree of Life.” CLT
A Prayer for October 27, 2018: Bless My Enemies.
No. 1,579 Prayer for Blessing One’s Enemies Bless my enemies, O Lord. Even I bless them and do not curse them. Enemies have driven me into your embrace more than friends have. Friends have bound me to earth, enemies have loosed me from earth and have demolished all my aspirations in the world. Enemies have […]
Winning the Lottery
No. 1,578 We all knew that when we bought those Mega-Million tickets that the odds of winning were astronomical. What we really bought (or at least those of us who are in touch with reality did) was the fun of being part of it all. People standing in line are interviewed on TV with […]
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