Let me say this about that. In American culture, failure is avoided like the Ebola virus. No true American sees failure as anything but their inability to function as a relavent member of society. Ask any kid about their heros and you are not likely to find a list of famous losers. The incessant mental pounding […]
Let me say this about that. If you are anything like me, you have been captivated by the accomplishments of America’s latest space exploration program and the landing of the space ship ‘Curiosity’ on the surface of Mars. As a younger man, I worked on the Apollo moon landing program so it should be no surprise that I am […]
Let me say this about that. I was watching the “College Game Day” program on TV last Saturday in preparation for a glorious day of holding down the couch and watching football. During the preview of the Michigan State - Notre Dame game there was a segment that showed a group of students on the front […]
Let me say this about that. Yesterday’s LMSTAT blog bemoaned the fact that you just can’t believe everything you see anymore. This is especially true since the advent of ‘Photoshop’ software – the digitization software that allows you to modify original photographs, and morph the picture into anything you want. Since the existence of a […]
Let me say this about that. You probably have heard them all: Seeing is believing – What you see is what you get – Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – A picture is worth a thousands words. Fundamentally, we have been taught since childhood that if we can actually see something, it is […]
Let me say this about that. Many older folks, including myself, complain that the modern world is going to hell in a handbasket. Some, however, make the argument that life on the planet Earth is no better or worse than it has ever been. The issue is that we have so many new and faster ways to get news […]
Let me say this about that. The very fact that you are reading this blog indicates you have, at least, a modicum of skills regarding personal computers and the internet. You may not, however, be so knowledgeable about the technical requirements of publishing a blog, creating content, editing and managing “HIT” statistics. It’s not so difficult and after […]
