“Maybe there is a beast….maybe it’s only us.” – William Golding, Lord of the Flies Continue reading “The Lord of the Flies Rules the Schools”
Author: chrismtwo
Every day I try to learn and experience new things. The infinite wonder of the universe provides endless opportunity for adventures. My favorite thing is to enjoy these adventures with friends, and to share my stories with others.
At the very core, all people are storytellers. Whether it is a full length motion picture or a chat over a cup of coffee, most of what makes up the human experience is the communication of ideas. For this reason, I am always looking for opportunities to write. I would like to share what I've seen with as many people as possible.
As We Grow Old
Aging is the reward for living: the more you do the more you get. Turning 40, 50, and 60 can be milestones to celebrate, instead of dread. As we age, we gain perspective and wisdom, yet we rarely ever truly feel “grown up.” Continue reading “As We Grow Old”
Just Frustrating
Frustration is a double edged sword. If ignored or treated with carelessness, it can destroy you. If taken seriously, it can propel you to make the necessary changes in your life. That is what frustration is: the pre-tremor before the earthquake of change. Continue reading “Just Frustrating”
Forgive and Forget
Forgiveness is the art of letting go. Without it, the wounds incurred by a wrong never fully heal. Actions past continue to guide our current actions, unless we let them go. Continue reading “Forgive and Forget”
The Fiscal Cliff Needs a Bridge
Sequestration is in effect. Unless an agreement can be reached, on January 1, 2013 the U.S. Government will face steep, across the board, automatic budget cuts. The only way to avert this is to broker a deal that can be agreed upon and passed in both the House of Representatives and Senate, and signed by the President. Continue reading “The Fiscal Cliff Needs a Bridge”
When the Wife Wears the Pants
In 2010, 41.4% of American women were the primary breadwinners for their families. When considering only married American women over 30, the number drops to 22%, which is still much higher than the 4% in 1970. Opportunity-cost effects are causing more women with higher education, and therefore higher earning potential, to choose employment over staying at home with kids. Across several countries, women with more education are more likely to be employed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend has been inching upward for decades, and it raises the question: what is this doing to family dynamics? Continue reading “When the Wife Wears the Pants”
Drugs, Diet and Exercise
Two new diet drugs have been approved by the FDA in a month. Qsymia and Belviq are the first two diet drugs to be approved since Roche’s Xenical in 1999. This comes as obesity rates in the U.S. top 35%. Continue reading “Drugs, Diet and Exercise”
Getting More Than You Paid in with Social Security and Medicare
Is Social Security an entitlement program or simply a government-run style of 401(k)? Do you get more out of Medicare than you put in? Who is benefiting at the expense of whom? Continue reading “Getting More Than You Paid in with Social Security and Medicare”
Dying of Embarrassment
Have you ever felt so embarrassed that you would rather be dead than be in the situation another second? Most of us have. However, embarrassment isn’t exactly what we think it is. In fact, feeling embarrassed generally evokes sympathy and positive emotions from the crowd who sees our foibles. Continue reading “Dying of Embarrassment”
Why the USA Doesn’t Have Direct Presidential Elections
The main purpose of the Electoral College as the framers of our Constitution envisioned was twofold:
- It insulated the election from a potentially ill-informed general population, who did not have adequate information about the person they were choosing.
- It prevented populous large states from ignoring and overriding the interests of smaller states
Continue reading “Why the USA Doesn’t Have Direct Presidential Elections”
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