Category Archives: Philosophy

The 1960′s Mad Men and the Rat Pack.

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

I was a kid in the 1960′s, too young to live the lifestyle of Mad Men and the Rat Pack, but old enough to know it was there. There was the lifestyle, when drinking and smoking were cool! I have … Continue reading →

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Heroes in My Life.

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

I wanted to mention three of the heroes in my life. The first is my Dad.  I wouldn’t be here without him.  Ironic to be writing this on Mother’s Day; as it takes two to tango, but not what you’re … Continue reading →

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Knowing When to Fold Them.

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

One statement I enjoy from Tim Russert‘s book, Big Russ and Me.  He was talking about his Jesuit high school in Buffalo, New York, Canisius High School.  He was talking about punishments sometimes not being fair.  Tim Russert went on … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem with Abercrombie & Fitch—How Jeffries’ Message Hurts Us ALL

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

The Real Problem with Abercrombie & Fitch—How Jeffries’ Message Hurts Us ALL. This comes from my friend and writer Kristen Lamb.  I was not going to post, but wanted to add. My Mom taught at another private school from the … Continue reading →

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A Wedding and a Night Out.

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

My friend Damon got married this evening.  I’ve been married for almost thirty years.  I felt I could give advice lol! I found out the wedding place was once a funeral home.  Now there is a story for you.  Ghosts … Continue reading →

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Philosophy and the Civil War.

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Another thing I learned from David P. Goldman‘s book about Civilizations dying.  What makes the United States different? Well the United States is united by an idea.  The idea is buying into changing your life and self improvement. The Pilgrims … Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon Massacre; A Woman of Courage who Survived, Heather Abbott

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Three more were arrested in New Bedford, MA for the Boston bombing.  That is not the story I am relating here, but one that has been told, but I wanted my take on it. All Heather Abbott wanted to do … Continue reading →

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How Civilizations Die, by David P. Goldman.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

I already reviewed this on Goodreads, but wanted to give a more philosophical view here. First of all, the author of How Civilizations Die, David P. Goldman,  writes about the German philosopher Oswald Spengler.  So having read Spengler is a … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

I just finished reading Justice Sotomayor‘s autobiography.  I’m from Brooklyn, (grew up in Brooklyn Heights, near the Carroll Gardens neighborhood the Justice once lived in.  I could walk there on a nice day and would house sit the dog for … Continue reading →

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Shake Hands with the Devil.

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

I’ve known of this 1959 movie with James Cagney most of my life.  It’s a story about the fight for Irish independence from the United Kingdom.  My wife Elaine, who is of Irish descent, had never seen it.  It left … Continue reading →

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