Category: Society
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Optimism
When I was a kid, I thought the future was only going to get better. While I admit to being a bit naive, I never imagined that the United States of America would have a President like Trump. I’m an optimistic person. I really do believe that we can figure shit out together and that…
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Small Actions Matter
It’s easy to convince ourselves that only big actions matter: grand gestures, bold moves, and earth-shattering initiatives. Nothing could be further from the truth! Habits are typically built from taking small actions over and over. Building wealth is a good example. You don’t need to win the lottery. In fact, a surprising number of people…
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Coercion
Sometimes people can be convinced to do something with a show of force or threats. This is often accompanied by playing on people’s fears and stoking hatred. Our current administration seems to like this approach. If a “strongman” incites a riot, our society suffers. When choosing between the carrot and the stick, I often prefer…
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Entry Level Work
I just stumbled across this article on the “Bottom Rung of the Career Ladder“. I share the author’s concerns. Who can become an expert programmer without first being an entry-level programmer? If AI replaces many entry-level jobs, how can young professionals gain the experience needed to enter the job market at positions above entry-level jobs?…
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Dermatology
Dermatologists treat skin conditions. As people age, they are at risk of getting skin cancer. This is especially true if they have spent many days playing in the sun without applying sunscreen. I’ve started a new habit of seeing a dermatologist once a year. At my most recent visit, my dermatologist identified a couple of…
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A Taste of Something Rare
Tonight, I took a journey back. I started to watch a movie that was made when I was a kid. I never watched this adult movie when I was a kid. It features a couple of actors who went on to play amazing roles. In a way, it feels like I’m catching up. I recognize…
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No Absolutes
Humans like to pretend. We pretend that we’re going to be the smartest person on the planet. Or the strongest. Or the richest. Or whatever superlative is on the tip of your tongue! In reality, we tend to care less about absolutes and more about comparisons to those around us. If you can be the…
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Contribution
Not long ago, Bernie Sanders sent an email that caught my attention. He said, “I am writing to ask you to run for office.” I can’t remember another politician sending me a similar message. How to respond? I want to contribute. I really do. I’m not happy with Trump being in power. And yet… We…
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Escapism
Why do we read books, watch movies, and binge-watch TV shows? Sometimes, we just want to escape from our daily lives to experience the story of another. I LOVE escaping into well-written stories! Reading books and watching movies can be magical! However, our need to escape brings up a compelling question. WHY? Why are our…
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Activism
A few times, I’ve been a bit more involved in politics than is typical. Yesterday (4/05/2025), I attended a “Hands Off” event in Longmont, Colorado. Here’s a video of some of the footage I collected. I am encouraged that so many people attended these events across the country. Vocal people who want change tend to…