Category Archives: random
The Gen X Timebomb
As a member of Generation X – Americans born between 1961 and 1981 – I’ve grown up with warnings that Medicare and Social Security won’t be there for us. Sadly those warnings appear to be all too true as I … Continue reading
Green Weak, and I Don’t Mean Tea
Twice this past week I’ve been reminded of my deuteranomaly. I was diagnosed with it during my physical to enter college, and no, it isn’t contagious. I didn’t even know I had it for the first 17 years of my … Continue reading
Bartlesville Byways
[This post was later expanded and turned into a recommendation.] This summer on a number of mornings I walked different routes in Bartlesville both for regular exercise and to prepare myself for my Oregon day hikes. There are three routes … Continue reading
Loners are not Alone
Here’s a great essay from fellow introvert Jonathan Rauch about our orientation. As he notes, we’re not necessarily socially inept nor shy, but we are different. I’m known as a favorite and funny teacher and am comfortable with public speaking … Continue reading
Going Cellular
With the end of the 2008-2009 school year, I cancelled my Vonage VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone service. I thus joined the 18% of adult Americans (and over one in five US households) who have only cell phones. I’d … Continue reading
Meador Manor 