Category Archives: Life

“Friendship”

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Harold

A couple of posts ago, I mentioned the discussion group I’ve been attending on Sundays.  Yesterday’s topic was “What is a friend?”   I went largely from curiosity because I feel as though I know very little about friendship, and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Relationships | 3 Comments

I’m not big on retrospection, but…

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Harold

At this time last year I was getting underway from Kingman, AZ, after just a few hours of sleep. I had pulled out of Rowland Heights at about 5pm on New Years Eve, determined that I would be out of … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on (Secular) Morality/Ethics

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Harold

I had never heard of Socrates Café until recently when I went looking for a local discussion group to keep my socialization and critical thinking skills current. The most recent topic (as I understood it) was whether or not it … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Philosophy/Ethics | 1 Comment

Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Harold

Four years ago I posted this: “I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I am increasingly dismissive of material accretions that seem to encumber me, and mindful of the … Continue reading →

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An Expression of Some Frustration

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Harold

I’m watching GMA as I write this, and that’s probably part of my problem this morning. When did the major networks decide they needed to compete with “E!”? There are more than 300 million people in the United States alone … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Politics, Rationality | 5 Comments

Happy Birthday, Millie!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Harold

Sending out birthday wishes to Millicent Garfield on her birthday today! She’s bright and she’s funny and she’s way better at this whole blogging thing than I am. Smoking is a great way to say “screw you” not only to … Continue reading →

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