I was one of those weird kids who actually enjoyed reading Shakespeare. I think Hamlet was my favorite. Among other things, I loved trying to figure out the strange words Shakespeare used. But, none of this is the subject of … Continue reading Words, Words, Words…
Go to any cemetery around and you will find letters RIP abundantly. Of course we know that they stand for “Rest In Peace”. But, with my “Question Everything” mantra, I don’t see the point? When we are dead and in … Continue reading Rest In Peace??
I am quickly approaching my 5500th post here at RJsCorner. I never thought I had that much in me, but I still have the usual queue waiting to be written. Of course, being an IT guy, I have a database … Continue reading I’m Going To Give You A Little Inside Info
While it’s true that about half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, that is a deceiving statistic. For the purposes of this post, I want to concentrate on the last one on the list. 45% of marriages … Continue reading No One Stays With You Permanently
This post was brought on by yet another half-sheet announcement in my RetCom IN-box about the latest resident to pass away. It seems there are so many people who worry what their epitaph will be. They want their tombstone to … Continue reading My Epitaph
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
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