About Social Anxiety… Part 1

It seems that now that I understand I have Aspie traits, I tend to put all my trouble off to that condition. I have to quit doing that. Anxiety is one of those conditions that likely exists in almost everyone in one form or another. The other thing I am coming to recognize is that many of the Aspie articles seem to think that if … Continue reading About Social Anxiety… Part 1

Sometimes I Just Want To Be Part Of The Crowd

I often take pride in living out of the mainstream in many parts of my life. My deafness of 35 years now, suddenly shut off communications to almost everyone around me. So, I became focused on what I COULD do instead of what I couldn’t. Because of my loss of hearing, my other senses became more enhanced. I feel things and see and feel things … Continue reading Sometimes I Just Want To Be Part Of The Crowd

I’m Almost Ashamed To Admit It, But…

I’m almost ashamed to admit it, but I have been binge-watching the TV show “ER” for a month or so now. I have been watching two to three episodes a day, and I’m in Season 8 (of 15). I just watched the episode where Mark Greene died of a brain tumor. It brought tears to my eyes, especially the unfinished letter he wrote to the … Continue reading I’m Almost Ashamed To Admit It, But…

12 Things Poor People Waste Money On

Before I get started here, this list comes from Warren Buffett. I’m simply borrowing it to show you how I stack up. If you want to see his words, click HERE. It seems kinda strange that Warren Buffett would know much of anything about “poor” people. He has been a multi-billionaire for as long as I have known him. Everyone knows the story about him … Continue reading 12 Things Poor People Waste Money On

Quakerism – A Deeper Level of Understanding: The Methods

I am really anxious to get started on this deeper level of understanding about what it means to be a Quaker. In 2010, I did a twelve part series on this topic. That was enough at the time, but now I need a more profound understanding of this version of Christianity. One of the primary reasons for that is I see far too many versions … Continue reading Quakerism – A Deeper Level of Understanding: The Methods

Americana #2: Pleasant Hill Attic – Lexington, KY

For the second post in this new Americana Project, I give you one of the most stunning pictures I have ever taken. Since simplicity, symmetry, and beauty are so essential to my life, and particularly photography, this picture HAD to be number one. Yes, I realize that it is a little blurry, but since it is a scanned version of a developed photo print, that … Continue reading Americana #2: Pleasant Hill Attic – Lexington, KY

Introducing The Special Projects for 2023.

I have spent a lot of time here on RJsCorner talking about what I think is presently wrong with the U.S. In the same light, I also talk much about what has happened to Christianity. I have written so many posts on these topics that some of my readers seem to have the impression that I hate God and America! I certainly need to do … Continue reading Introducing The Special Projects for 2023.

The Fear Of Sitting Alone In A Quiet Room.

 French philosopher Blaise Pascal once wrote, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” It was a simple and profound thought about the nature of boredom, self-awareness, and our endless capacity to distract ourselves with stupid stuff. I am so adamantly drawn by all those ancient philosophers, who get to the very core of many human experiences. Being … Continue reading The Fear Of Sitting Alone In A Quiet Room.

One Thing I Hope You Understand About RJsCorner Is My Epistemic Humility

I wonder how many were drawn in by the title of this post? 🥴 When I see words I don’t recognize, I immediately enter them into my New Oxford American Dictionary app that has permanent residence on my computer desktop. Here is what they say: To put the two together to form one thought, I recognize and accept my limited knowledge and understanding of the … Continue reading One Thing I Hope You Understand About RJsCorner Is My Epistemic Humility

Quakerism Re-visited – Part 1: Did God Exist Before Man?

Let’s open up the new series with a BANG! This question was posed to my Quaker mentor, Philip Gulley, not too long ago. In an article he wrote several years before this recent question, his answer was “yes”. In response to that same question posed recently, he said “no”. The point of starting this series with this question is to illustrate that our spiritual beliefs … Continue reading Quakerism Re-visited – Part 1: Did God Exist Before Man?

Loneliness is draining; solitude is invigorating

Over the years, I have come to relish my solitude. I simply enjoy my own company. Being around others, especially many others, is draining. I know this isn’t a normal thing for most humanity, after all, we are social creatures, or so the saying goes. I found the saying below so many years ago and I long since forgotten its source. Loneliness is being alone … Continue reading Loneliness is draining; solitude is invigorating

About War & Other Such Things

This post is a teaser for a new, or at least updated, special series coming to RJsCorner soon about the Quaker version of Christianity. I must admit that I am pro-life in all regards. The Quaker belief that “There is God in everyone” very much aligns with the spiritual part of my life. I studied Quakers more than a dozen years ago here on RJsCorner, … Continue reading About War & Other Such Things

On-The-Road, North Carolina: Part 3 – The Sanitary Restaurant

If I were to open a new restaurant today, I certainly wouldn’t call it the “Sanitary Restaurant”! I’m sure there are some places that are proud that they don’t get any serious violations by the health department, but I’m also certain they don’t mention it as a reason to eat there. “Eat here because, it’s sanitary” Now some background for this last on-the-road trip to … Continue reading On-The-Road, North Carolina: Part 3 – The Sanitary Restaurant

On-The-Road: North Carolina – Part 2

My North Carolina trip was initially scheduled to be about two weeks long, but due to health issues it was truncated to 9 days. The primary purpose of the trip was to visit my “estranged” younger brother. I can happily say that part of the trip was a resounding success. I finally managed to let go of a contentious past that has separated us for … Continue reading On-The-Road: North Carolina – Part 2