Random Thoughts

Much of life involves fending off the world while you get things done. We work so we can take time off and we take time off so we can work. The things which are under-appreciated far outnumber those which receive too much praise. Being chosen last may make more people than it breaks. Showing basic courtesy requires so little and yet gives so much. Manners were stressed years ago but we've arrived at such a high stage of deportment that many now regard them as unnecessary. If I could devise scenarios to learn about job candidates one would be to see if the person says "excuse me" to a dog. Politicians are best revealed by the votes they don't discuss. Most of us are still learning our jobs and may even retire while doing so. A measure of people is how they treat you when they don't need you. I wonder how society would be affected if there were a different speed limit for every day of the week or if we completely removed traffic signals. When people do not have religious beliefs, that void is often filled by political ones. Some people are beer, some are whiskey, and others are wine. I've known a few who were champagne. If you want to learn about power, read Shakespeare. If you want to learn about life, read Dickens. Find some time this week and write to an old friend. Use a fountain pen.