Going to the Y–A Forcefield Versus Whatever the Day May Bring
The difference between starting the day with a work-out and just slogging my way to the office is striking. When I spend time on the eliptical getting a sweat on, and do some weights and some Nautilus, it makes the whole day just glow. I am stunned by how great […]
Can I Give You a Compliment? Please?
How easy is it to accept a compliment? For many people, it isn’t easy at all. A column by Elizabeth Bernstein in yesterday’s WSJ was about why compliments cause so much grief, and the fine line between ‘backhanded’ and real compliments. Tips were provided, such as ‘be selective–be specific, such […]
It’s Becoming Clear that Chavistas Can’t Run Businesses Very Well
We don’t look often enough at our South American neighbors…at least in most of the mainstream media anyway. I always appreciate the insights of Mary Anastasia O’Grady, who in tonight’s WSJ chronicled Hugo Chavez’ dismantling of the country’s coffee business. It’s just one of many industries that the Bolivarians have […]
Robert D. Hartshorne Was Remembered as a Sportsman and much more
We are in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Today Bill and I drove north on winding small roads beside stunning views of the giant of the east, Mount Washington. Our destination was the small village of Tamworth, on the east side of the narrow state. We found a place for some […]
The Last Outpost of the Hated Guinea Worm
Nicholas Kristof is one of Cindy’s favorite writers, and I gotta agree, his pursuit of the gritty reality of the world is admirable and selfless. He journeys to places few other Westerners are willing to travel, and reports again and again about people who are making a real difference in […]
Preparing for a Funeral; He Already Read the Eulogy
Death has been sneaking up on me lately, I’ve been getting more glimpses of people threatened by it, or facing the loss of family who have succumbed. It’s sobering to think of such mortality right next to me. At the same time, I derive so much joy from the tiny […]
Without Crazy Eddie, The Show Doesn’t Go On with Danny
When I was in my twenties in the NY metropolitan area, there were always ads on the television for a guy named Crazy Eddie. He would come on in santa suits or other crazy get-ups, and spazz out for a hilarious series of ads. His story is famous because he […]
This and That Which Makes Up the Day
It’s official! GoNOMAD’s new clean look has been pushed out throughout all of our 10,000 plus pages. We hope that this new design is cleaner and better for our readers. I learned today that my cafe sale is not happening, so we’re back to the drawing board on that. I […]