Category Archives: Current Events

Remembering Stan-the-Man

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

I was away all day, and when I got home this evening, I learned that baseball great, Stan Musial, died today at the age of 92.  Every time I think of him, I remember one of those glorious days of … Continue reading →

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Outsourcing yourself for fun and profit

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

At least a decade ago, when I worked in IT, I read a story online that I treasured like those special Dilbert clips everyone posts in their cubicle.  Supposedly, a software engineer making $90,000 a year outsourced his job to … Continue reading →

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Something is happening here…

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Readers of a certain age will recognize the title of this post as part of the chorus of one of Bob Dylan’s iconic songs of the ’60′s, “Ballad of a Thin Man.” And something is happening here But you don’t … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet: apocalyptic yearnings

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

The Oakland Hills Fire which broke out in October, 1991, was a major disaster by any estimate: 25 people died, 150 suffered injuries, and 3300 homes were destroyed. What I remember about the event, however, was an account by an … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Story Water

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

My second post on this blog, on July 1, 2010, featured a poem called “Story Water” by the 13th century Persian mystic, Rumi.  It came to mind in the light of recent events. Friday morning, as I worked on post … Continue reading →

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Change is the only constant

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

That’s what they say in the tech industry.  That’s what Buddha said 2600 years ago.  And that’s what the National Intelligence Council says in a 140 page report, “Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds.” Since 1997, the NIC, formed of all … Continue reading →

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