His Big White Beard By Paul Allen One thing we have no shortage of in the lakeside area are expats with fluffy white beards. I have often tried to analyze why the predominance of this fashion. Could it be to appear authoritative, to appear more masculine in looks, or simply to be confrontational or
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A Kind Of Compass By Paul Allen allfred38@gmail.com Most people know the meaning of the word ‘compass.’ These instruments range from the smaller pocket-sized to much larger ones which might be found on ships. The dictionary points out its primary use as an instrument used for navigation relative to cardinal directions, namely, north, south,
Man, What A Trip! By Paul Allen Many of those who peruse this missive will, because of their distance in the journey of life, recall sayings which have largely faded away. One such expression which preceded a subject line was the word “Man…” Frequently heard was ‘Man, what a movie!’ or ‘Man, did you
Not Now. Really? By Paul Allen Some people are conscientious enough in their self-awareness to deeply weigh issues and challenges. This guides their response. This is ‘good thinkin’ as long as the issue doesn’t get thorny or time-sensitive. Other people are less alert and seem to avoid any challenge. They simply want to be
Making Sense Out Of Life By Paul Allen Unless severely handicapped from the get-go, our entrance into this world of living beings, most of us humans begin to assess living from an experiential perspective. This is coupled with direct programming from parents, teachers, peers, and, oh yes, the ever-present media. The problem is that
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