I Dont Get It

I don’t get it and I don’t know if I am even free to talk about it. Socialism is moving, has been moving, very quickly on western economies. This is not new, it was seen in the last century, before my time. Socialism vs. Capitalism Forget the manifestos. Forget the slogans. Skip the left wing vs right wing. Get rid of all of this new speak that bogs everything down. Continue reading

A Memorable Sunset

A memorable sunset I find it amazing how a simple photo of a sunset can evoke memories of times gone past that bring such emotions. As I look at this photo, I see a white building with little to define it, I see the silhouette of trees and another structure. You probably can notice the same. Yes, the colours are nice, the clouds pop up on the different layers, and the contrasts are clear. Continue reading

Its the Little Things

I look back in my life. There are times when life has taken big turns. Sure, there is meeting someone, getting married, starting a family, buying a car, getting that job. All those things in my past that were expected to make up what was expected in life. But it is the sudden shift that changes the direction of life. There are tragedies that may be forced upon us. I am talking about death and taxes mostly. Continue reading

Dog Days of Summer

What are the Dog Days of Summer? Technically, these are the days between July 3 and November 11. When I do a search on the internet, I quickly see this information: Dog days of summer are the hottest, most uncomfortable days of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, traditionally linked to the star Sirius (the “Dog Star”) rising around the same time as the Sun. The period is commonly given as July 3 to August 11 each year. Continue reading

Understanding Each Other

Do we understand each other? I would say No. But I do believe that we think that we understand each other. There are different types of people with different approaches to life and with different approaches to other people that they live with or encounter or interact with, and so on. I believe that there are people who are aware of their own selves and probably aware of most people around them. Continue reading

Where Does Time Go

This is an age old question. If you are younger, you will not feel it the same. If you are around twenty, you are in your prime, in my opinion. By the time you hit thirty, you suddenly realize ten years got away. Every decade that follows is fleeting.