Observations

This is a collection of things that I see in front of and behind my eyes. These posts have been published near daily since October 2016.

Who's Karma is it Anyway?

There are lots of bad things happening in the world, and even in this country. Some people say this is what we deserve. Often bad karma is balanced off against good karma, and

What Comes in Over the Transom

I recently used the expression “come in over the transom” to describe the random arrival of blog post submissions. I was talking to someone who had no idea what a transom was. It

The Limits of Frustration

We all experience frustration in various parts of our lives, but how we deal with it is what makes a difference. Usually we just accept it and move on, whether it’s personal

Niche to a Niche

I read that in certain cities it is the niche restaurants and boutiques that are thriving. In my area local is way more interesting than a chain. I am concerned that in the