Who’s Place Is It? New York City recently passed an ordinance banning the use of trans fats by restaurants. The idea is that this new law will make New Yorkers more healthy. Apparently trans fats are … [Read more...]

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. –Isaac Asimov There was a time when I bought into that quote by Isaac Asimov wholeheartedly. At first brush it really makes complete sense. Even … [Read more...]

“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” —A.A. Milne I am not a tidy person. My Gorgeous wife sometimes refers to me as a “messy” Really what … [Read more...]

“Once the game is over, the King and the pawn go back in the same box.” –Italian Proverb Today’s quote is a great commentary on status and that final equalizer, death. It doesn’t matter … [Read more...]

“Contrary to general belief, I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you like best, they are merely the people who got there first.” —Peter Ustinov I like people. I mean as a general … [Read more...]

“The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.” –Harry Golden The Blame Game We live in a lottery culture. Instant gratification is the working model we are presented with most times. If it … [Read more...]

“Don’t worry about people stealing an idea. If it’s original, you will have to ram it down their throats.” –Howard Aiken The other day Liz posted about having dreams and how challenging it can … [Read more...]

“Personally I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” –Sir Winston Churchill I took Friday off from my “regular” job and went to a local blogging conference here in … [Read more...]

“First things first. But not necessarily in that order.” –Doctor Who Liz said something very kind to me the other day. We were catching up on some post conference details when she said, “Chris, … [Read more...]

SERGEANT HULKA: Soldier, I’ve noticed that you’re always last. PRIVATE WINGER: I’m pacing myself, Sergeant. –From the Movie Stripes I’ve always been an all or nothing sort of guy. When I was … [Read more...]