Meaning of Life – Page 4

A man amongst men

When it’s just you and your hand-picked crew of five, along with the stars in the skies, and enough provisions for 100 days and nights on a balsa wood raft, with no sign of land yet the occasional presence of a blood-thirsty whale shark swimming around your boat,you get to thinking about your place inContinue reading “A man amongst men”

Memphis blues

All I knew about Tennessee prior to arriving in Memphis in the middle of March of this year was that Al Gore lost the state in the 2000 Election, and that Memphis was the home of Elvis and his Graceland. I didn’t know that it was also the home of the multimedia and very worthwhileContinue reading “Memphis blues”

Writing culture

Almost the first thing I did upon returning home after my last day working was emptying the contents of my twenty-five year old, well-worn and creased tan leather portfolio that Arlyn had given me. (She has good taste and people often compliment me on the occasional shirts she buys me). I kept this portfolio inContinue reading “Writing culture”

My hero, Orr

I learned there is no perfect time in life to do the things that one wants to do; I didn’t want to have regrets that my father had late in his life when he regretted not living as much as he’d like before he was too old to do so. I want to drive lessContinue reading “My hero, Orr”

Another River Styx

December 28, 2017: My application for Social Security benefits was officially entered and accepted today; I join the millions and millions of others to join the ranks. This new stage in my life reminded me of a presentation written and read by one of my oldest and dearest friends Nate Keedy when I turned 50Continue reading “Another River Styx”