proverbs are the elusive “pro.” is it because people don’t want to use the incorrect one? or, is it because they reveal our failure to take heed to wisdom that is over two thousand years old? in ancient times, middle eastern societies collected wisdom. short sentences with wise words had value and provided direction inContinue reading “The “Pro” You Can’t Talk About: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Low Information Fail? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
beyond scripture, certain historical events provide guidance to children. certain tales from history offer life lessons. this historical knowledge is not scholarly. “low information” understanding can suffice. most individuals operate in “low information” mode. thus, they are able to grasp these important concepts. i spoke to one of my vendors concerning the “crypto” collapse courtesyContinue reading “Low Information Fail? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Return of The Psychic Cat? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for the lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. proverbs 2:5 a ten commandments’ project saying is “nothing good happens after midnight” sadly had a “psychic cat” moment. in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, a tragic shooting happened at an airbnb which had a party. at 1100pm, the police came to the residence responding toContinue reading “The Return of The Psychic Cat? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A “Psychic Cat” Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for the lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. proverbs 2:5 unless we value correctness, what good are opinions or predictions? as a lawyer, my ability to make accurate opinions and predictions is my livelihood. my clients rely upon it. getting opinions correct is multi-factorial. the bible offers a great starting point.Continue reading “A “Psychic Cat” Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Nothing Good Ever Happens After Midnight: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my one bit of wisdom to all is that “nothing good ever happens after midnight.” while the saying is a generality, it a mantra for parents to impress upon their children; and for children to impress upon themselves. let me be the bad guy, the wet blanket and the marshal of the obvious. this specialContinue reading “Nothing Good Ever Happens After Midnight: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The “No Thought” Police? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in los angeles, a dystopian convergence occurred. the police department became the “thought” and “no thought” police all at once. the lapd issued a “community alert” which provided that “if you are being robbed, do not resist the robbery suspects; cooperate and comply with their demands. be a good witness.” the orwellian “area safety bulletin”Continue reading “The “No Thought” Police? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
South America’s Wisdom Lacking In North America: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Emperor Meiji [about Katsumoto]:Tell me how he died. Nathan Algren:I will tell you how he lived. last samurai if you want to teach people to “get along”, you teach people to “get along”. teaching tolerance through educating about division and depraved conduct is a futile endeavor. precious resources in the united states are being wastedContinue reading “South America’s Wisdom Lacking In North America: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Crazy, The Truth and The Consequences: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my aunt, bless her soul, got truthy. her long-standing neurological problems and mental deterioration freed her from having a filter. her ability to adjust her public thoughts and opinions was compromised. she simply could care less of the fall out or consequences of what she would say. she spoke her mind. she got “meshugah.” thisContinue reading “The Crazy, The Truth and The Consequences: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Wisest Man in Vermont: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the wisest man in vermont contest wasn’t even close. bernie sanders, ben cohen, and jerry greenfield were laid to waste. the winner: jason. jason stood up at a burlington vermont city council meeting and stated the following words: “i don’t know you can have a conversation with someone when the opening salvo is you needContinue reading “The Wisest Man in Vermont: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 