Work Smart…

Television personality Mike Rowe comes across as a very down-to-earth sort of guy. His role as the host of the show “Dirty Jobs” cemented his position as the spokesman for the everyman; the blue-collar worker, the American family, and common sense. One of my favorite sayings of his, delivered in his flavorful bass voice, is, … Continue reading Work Smart…

On Fear

You will die. Given a choice, I usually ask for the bad news first. I feel it makes the good news taste sweeter. But that is some pretty bad news. Or is it? It does present some interesting possibilities. Certainly, recognizing reality is not without value. Everyone dies. It was this recognition of the reality … Continue reading On Fear

Armed With Love

Warfare comes in many different forms: Total, Unilateral, Asymmetric, Limited, Guerilla, Conventional, Cyber, Psychological, Idealogical... The list goes on and on. Each form describes the particular tools necessary to wage that particular war. Bombs can’t kill an idea. Computers can’t run up a hill. Cities can’t withstand a nuclear blast. In what kind of war, … Continue reading Armed With Love