Category Archives: Random Musings

There’s plenty out there to get depressed about (or stay depressed about). Instead I want to look for things to celebrate. For example: – The son of a friend of mine has been released from the Army after having served … Continue reading →

Y’know, I’m getting a little tired of all the negative crud going on right now. I need some cuteness in my life. If you do too, watch on…

…to make a movie. Recently I stumbled across a series of mini documentaries on the making of Star Wars Episodes I, II and III on youtube (search on “Star Wars webisode”). I shouldn’t have been surprised, because making movies has … Continue reading →

It’s Presidential Candidate Season again, evidently. Time to swear off Facebook for the next two years. Few are talking directly about candidates yet, but the political posts are increasing already. Tribal warfare is on the rise. Mass “otherings” are in … Continue reading →

Brad R. Togersen has an interesting post about tribalism that is well worth reading–at least until he then turns to how this applies to the Hugo Awards and the Sad Puppies slate (you can probably stop reading at the “Us/Them” … Continue reading →

I think most parents frequently wish they knew what was going on in the minds of their children. We think we have an idea. But then they’ll do something that makes no sense to us, but obviously makes perfect, instinctive … Continue reading →

Last year we went hiking on Antelope Island, a large island in the southeast corner of the Great Salt Lake, about 40 miles from where we live. We had set a goal to hike to the top of Frary Peak, … Continue reading →

I ran across this article the other day: Kentucky’s Andrew Harrison apologizes for postgame obscenity, slur. I almost didn’t read it. The title says it all, right? Just another example of the rampant racism in our country. Nothing more to … Continue reading →

I may be encountering my mid-life crisis. At least that’s what I hear a guy is supposed to do around this age–go out and buy something to help him feel young again. Something to help fight the feeling that he’s … Continue reading →

I don’t know why, but I find these amazingly fun and entertaining…