Month: February 2025

Choosing Old Stuff

Newer is almost always better. This is especially true with technology and when deciding what leftovers in the refrigerator to eat. Cars with lower mileage are almost always preferable to the old ones. Almost. There are those vehicles considered classics and in high demand.… Continue Reading “Choosing Old Stuff”

Choosing to Give Up!

I chaperoned a field trip for my daughter’s elementary school class years ago. We went to San Antonio, Texas and toured the Alamo Mission. Having lived in Texas for several years by that time, the history of the place was already familiar. As part… Continue Reading “Choosing to Give Up!”

Choosing to Listen

Ear plugs have become my friend over the years. Whether it’s to dampen outside noise in a motel room with thin walls, help me mute distracting sounds so I can focus on the book I’m reading, or to get a good night’s sleep with… Continue Reading “Choosing to Listen”

Choosing to Trust What I Cannot See

The well-known British philosopher and atheist, Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), was supposedly asked later in his life how he would explain his beliefs if he was confronted with God after he died. It is said that he quickly replied, “Not enough evidence, God! Not enough… Continue Reading “Choosing to Trust What I Cannot See”