Category Archives: Inspirational People

Prepare for Peace

Posted on July 3, 2024 by admin

“If you want peace, prepare for war.” That is a fairly popular quote based on a similar sentiment expressed by Publius Vegetius Renatus. Despite its popularity, I see some problems with it. Here’s my take on the phrase. By itself, … Continue reading →

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4 Useful Realizations

Posted on June 26, 2024 by admin

Things have been going wonderfully overall for me lately. Along with that have been some interesting realizations. Here are some of them.

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How My Friends Make Me Feel Loved and Appreciated

Posted on June 19, 2024 by admin

I’ve written many blog posts about things I dislike in human interactions. Although those posts almost always also contain alternatives to the things I dislike, one of my best friends encouraged me to write a post focusing more on the … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Routines

Posted on June 12, 2024 by admin

This past weekend was weird. Each day featured something upsetting, whether big or small. Since there were plenty of good things surrounding the upsetting things, it turned out to be an ok weekend. Still, it reminded me of the critically … Continue reading →

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Two Different Responses

Posted on June 5, 2024 by admin

For as long as I can remember, I have gotten in trouble for making the exact same kinds of jokes that others have gotten praised for making. Someone known for saying blunt, often cruel things will make a joke at … Continue reading →

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Self-Care Through Beard Care

Posted on May 29, 2024 by admin

Although I’ve had a full beard since late 2016 and sported a few full beards before then, it’s only recently that I’ve gotten interested in proper beard care. What I didn’t expect to find here was a connection between beard … Continue reading →

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My Take on Punishment

Posted on May 22, 2024 by admin

I’ve thought a lot about punishment over the last few years. There are a lot of different perspectives on this subject, and discussions around it often become heated in a hurry. Here is my take on punishment. To start, what … Continue reading →

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A Better Way to Work

Posted on May 15, 2024 by admin

I remember reading a short story many years ago. In the story, a kid decides to make some money by mowing lawns. His neighbor tells him that there are three different types of lawn jobs: $3, $4, and $5. She … Continue reading →

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Let the Good Times Roll

Posted on May 8, 2024 by admin

For most of my adult life, I’ve spent much of my waking days reminiscing over good times. This has gotten to the point over the last few years that I often wish I could relive the best moments of my … Continue reading →

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Slow Down, Please!

Posted on May 1, 2024 by admin

During one of Mister Rogers’ interviews with Charlie Rose, he expressed concern over how noisy the world had become, saying, “I’m very concerned that our society is much more interested in information than wonder. In noise rather than silence.” That … Continue reading →

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