Random Thoughts

It is not a missed opportunity if you never heard of it. The older I grow the more my wife and children mumble. The barbarians may march in while the rest of us are playing on smartphones and making "to do" lists. Going through life on a train with the curtains pulled down is not a good idea. A danger sign for any civilization is when large numbers of people boast of their ignorance. A monastery should start an airline where passengers take a vow of silence. Character is not built overnight and never without thought. Be wary of those who denigrate small acts of kindness. Many a life has been shaped by such acts. People and societies may be judged by the things to which they are indifferent. Leading by example is important but insufficient because values must be discussed. It is jarring how many people downplay the evils of Communism. I've said it before: Every four years eligible voters should have to pass the same test given to naturalized citizens. We'd be a stronger nation if we had a reasonably competent and objective press corps. The open road is a form of therapy. Lives are often haunted by unexplored questions. Proust is a slow but enjoyable journey. A sizable amount of tension and confusion may be fostered by poorly described behavior which lacks an accurate label. A notebook should always be close at hand. The undeserving have an unlimited amount of indignation. Few pleasures surpass good soap and a hot shower. All of us await better understanding by other people. The technology is far less complicated than the technicians. I wonder how many good things I'll resist doing today.