This post is about one of the hardest things I have ever had to learn in life. I don’t intend to keep you in the dark about it, as it is included in the graphic to the right. But, first … Continue reading One Of The Hardest Lessons…
I have always been a firm believer in using the right tool for the job. This applies to almost all aspects of my life. If I have a nut to remove from a bolt, I use either a wrench or … Continue reading The Right Tool…
I never thought I would live to see 40 and when that number happened I just quit counting. I am finishing up my 77th year, and I am wondering by how much I will beat the odds of my genes. … Continue reading I’m Too Old To Die Young
I want to spend this post telling you a little of what I have found relating to Stoic philosophy. I know what you are thinking, BORING. But, I think I can convince you that there is value in understanding the … Continue reading According To Stoic Wisdom…
I don’t know how long it will be, but I will likely be that old man in a wheelchair above at some time in the future. That’s ok, that is just life, everyone dies in the end. But, what scares … Continue reading Elder Orphans…
This afternoon, as I was browsing my streaming options, I unexpectably came across the movie “Tron, The Legacy”. Since I am a sci-fi guy, it is one of my top three favorite movies. The quote I got from that movie … Continue reading Chaos, Good News…
One of the primary foundations of RJsCorner is stated, once again, in the title above. I know some of you come here through RSS feeds and such and don’t often see my header of my blog. Think For Yourself, Question … Continue reading Think For Yourself, Question Everything, Never Stop Learning… Again
Let’s keep it simple today. All of us at one time or another, some of us many times, need to apologize for something. Don’t ruin the apology by putting a “but,” behind it. That very word almost always obliterates the … Continue reading Never Ruin An Apology With An Excuse
This is one of those posts I need to write now because if I wait any longer I won’t remember to do it. Yeah, I’m getting to that age where what I had for breakfast is a mystery to me. … Continue reading Three Things to Remember As You Get Older
Recently, I had to say goodbye to a friend of the last 31 years. We spent a lot of time together during that period, and I very much enjoyed his company. No, he didn’t die, I sold him. Now don’t … Continue reading For The Times, They Are A Changin… Again
5 years ago today, I came across this phenomenon. I have never seen anything like it before or up to now. (click on the photo to see a larger view) Continue reading 5 Years Ago Today…
This will be one of those “old farts” posts about how things were better in the good old days, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. Now that I am streaming all of my TV shows, I appreciate that it … Continue reading I May Sound Like An Old Person, But TV Ain’t What It Used To Be.
Seeing the picture above reminded me of how some people view the world much differently than I do. I don’t claim to always be the pragmatist, or an optimist, but I do like to think that I look for opportunities … Continue reading It just depends on how you see the world…
I can remember, as a young boy, reading a story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree. It was a noble story about how he took the blame for the missing tree. The trouble was, that I found out … Continue reading One Publisher’s Version Of The Story
From my last post, you should know that I have committed to finally starting my actual visual arts quest with classic doodling. That is, putting pencil/pen to paper. It has not an easy journey to get to this point because, … Continue reading Visual Arts – Finally Getting Started… Maybe.
I am one of those fools who regularly make New Year’s Resolutions. One of those for 2023 was to become more proficient in visual arts. For this, I chose five areas: Let’s look at each of these areas: Graphic design … Continue reading My 2023 Visual Arts Resolution
All my life, I have been an avid reader. It started when I was in the 4th grade with the Hardy Boys Mysteries, and Jack London’s Call of the Wild, and White Fang. When I was twelve, I read my … Continue reading Now I Understand, What You Tried To Say To Me…
This picture was taken 50 years ago, while I was doing one of my “bachelor” trips. It is at the Agawa Canyon, which is about 100 miles train trip north of Sault Ste. Marie Canada. Yeah, I actually hiked up … Continue reading 50 Years Ago…
For today’s post, I give you another lesson to help you understand more about Autism. Many people who are autistic have sensitive sensory systems. Sights, sounds, visual input can be irritating to overwhelming. I will not claim everyone who is … Continue reading Autism – The Sights & Smells
I’m here to tell you that I discovered through years of experience that worrying works if you put in the effort. How can I say that? It’s because the vast majority of things I worry about never happen. I often … Continue reading Worrying Works!!
I think the words above were absolutely the best first paragraph of any book in existence. It is true of all parts of life, but, I think, especially true for those of us in our autumn years. Here are some … Continue reading Life Is So Terrible And Beautiful At The Same Time
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