All of us live our lives with great expectations. We dream of a life that is full of love, exciting challenges, and usually luxury. But, what happens when our expectations are blunted by reality? What do we do then? In … Continue reading When Expectations Don’t Meet Reality… And They Rarely Do
53 years ago today, I started my corporate work life. I was a naive, freshly minted engineer who wasn’t sure I had anything to contribute. But the pay was good. I had no idea how I would spend all that … Continue reading 53 Years Ago Today…
Until two years ago, I just didn’t think I was capable of feeling things the way “normal” people do. I was sure I would always lead a Spock-like existence. Since I grew up in a single parent family with a … Continue reading I Have All These Pent Up Feelings, With Nowhere For Them To Go
I need a quick lesson in life to drive away the current anxieties of life. I think this one will do the job. If there is any one on earth who has agape love, it is most dogs toward their … Continue reading Dogs Make Me Happy
How’s that for a question for the ages. I would love to hear your answer to it, especially before you read mine. I usually reserve these types of questions for Sunday, of course, that is because of my Catholic school … Continue reading Without Us, Would God Be God?
It seems that I am never satisfied with what I have. While I was trying out yet another new photo management app recently, I came across the picture above. It was taken at the State Capital Building during my Connecticut … Continue reading There’s Still Some Artsy In Me
I’ve been taking myself too seriously lately, and that results in periods of depression. So, it’s time to lighten up a little and treat life as the joke it is. 😎 Last week I toured the State of Iowa in … Continue reading Some Of Us Never Get Old
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 … Continue reading About Social Anxiety… Part 1
I’ve been to about 35 State House complexes, but this one is the most unique library I have come across. If I recall correctly, and I may not, it was located in the main Iowa Statehouse building in Des Moines. … Continue reading Iowa State Library
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 … Continue reading I’m Almost Ashamed To Admit It, But…
Stephen Mattson is one of those people I follow regularly. He definitely gives me things to think about. The more I study about Christian history, the more I realize the truth of these words. Continue reading Theology Policemen…
Over the years, I have tried dozens of Photo apps. I have finally found one that really pleases me. Is it perfect? No, but it is getting there. One of the things that appeal to me is the user interface. … Continue reading BeFunky
Like it or not, we are all in this together so, at least learn to get along with each other… Continue reading The Tree Of Life
I visited the Smithsonian for the first time during my high school senior trip in 1965. We were the first class to ever leave the State for our trip. We went to New York City and then Washington, DC. Until … Continue reading The Smithsonian
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 … Continue reading 12 Things Poor People Waste Money On
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 … Continue reading Quakerism – A Deeper Level of Understanding: The Methods
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 … Continue reading Americana #2: Pleasant Hill Attic – Lexington, KY
(click on the photo to see a larger view) Welcome to the first post in the Americana Project here at RJsCorner. This picture was taken in 2011 during my fourth visit to Mount Vernon. The significant difference between this trip … Continue reading Spring Flowers at Mount Vernon
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 … Continue reading Introducing The Special Projects for 2023.
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 … Continue reading The Fear Of Sitting Alone In A Quiet Room.
I wonder how many of you can guess what this picture is? It’s been more than 40 years since it was built, so I imagine that many of the recent generations don’t recognize. But, I’m pretty sure most of my … Continue reading What Is This?
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