Finding Stepping Stones Across the River
Sharing my 65th birthday with Black Friday offers an interesting – at least for me – introspection into the crossroad I have landed on.
Author Archive: Johan
Last Night Your Shadow Fell Upon My Lonely Room
Landslide Records performer Webb Wilder took me on a 1967 throwback ride to reflect on musical talent that often falls between the cracks.
Why is Capitalism So Misunderstood?
Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder later put it in terms a child could understand: If you would not want someone to do it to you, then don’t do it to someone else.
Things You Realize When On Vacation
Nobody tells you your heart will change. But it does. You judge less. You care more. You learn how to forgive and how to let go and how to live in the moment.
A Short But Complicated Exam
Strip your mind from external influence and it will show you the power of simplicity.
Winter Preparedness Tip List
Islanders Ric and Kay had moved to Nashville just weeks ago, when the winter storms hit them unprepared on the road. A list of things to keep in your car for winter’s fury.
Shadow: One Magnificent Dog
Lab mix named Shadow is looking for a Forever Home that matches his friendly, easygoing personality. He’s beautiful and exceptional and still mostly a big puppy.
My Hit-List for 2015
Stop driving yourself over the top with too many resolutions. Focus on significant targets and be specific in what needs to be done to accomplish them. And then DO IT.
Turning Sixty Four on Thanksgiving
Turning sixty four on Thanksgiving is almost a mandate to revisit one’s life’s grateful events. My gratitude goes out to my wife, the uplift of the children and grandchildren and my many friends.
Life is a Fleeting Fantasy
Voters are not dumb or uninformed because they have better things to do than to study the rampant ever continuing folderol of the legislative process.
Suburban Community Outcrops are the Loneliest Places on the Planet
In less than 60 years corporations and institutions have manipulated freedom into a life of vicarious perception.
The End of a Jam Band’s Era
45 years have passed since these Ramblin’ Men were “just tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best they could”.
Locals go all out for Chef’s Benefit Concert and Auction
Local individuals and businesses have once again showed impressive generosity when it comes to supporting the cause. Chef Tolxdorf’s Benefit Concert and Auction Sunday PM at the Green Turtle.
Things Have Changed (a lot) Since We Were Young
Chicken was not a fast food when we grew up. Come to think of it, we ate a lot less chicken in those days than we do today.
Revisiting the Darwin Awards
They say “never give up”…but come on!