Some people look at addiction as a disease, an affliction, or a choice. In a matter of speaking, it’s all three. There is a choice to use, but there is also a genetic predisposition to become an addict. I was addicted to playing a certain online game back in the late 90s. It was a…

Well, I survived the surgery (so far). Sitting still, I do not really feel any pain. It aches like having the hernia, but slightly more. When I move, that’s when it hurts. going from a lying down position to a sitting position is the most brutal. If the doc talked to me, I don’t remember…

I just got a call from the preadmissions people for the surgery in two days. That was 40 minutes of answering questions, most of which I couldn’t figure how it was relevant to a hernia surgery. Who gives a fuck if I broke my finger for a hernia surgery? Then, some of the instructions were…

Wow, I failed to get to my point in my last post about inspiration. Maybe I was frustrated or too drunk to articulate my point effectively. Regardless, I failed at my mission. I mean, it was almost midnight, and I hardly ever stay up that late anymore. Let’s try this again… For me, inspiration to…

First, calm down! No, I am not thinking about ending my own life; however, I have come to a closer understanding of why someone might. I have known people who have ended their own lives. Before, I could not even comprehend why someone would do such a selfish thing. Then, this hernia happened, and it…

What motivates someone to do anything? It could be money, fame, peace, etc. Motivation can be good or evil. I would argue that motivation is a self-service thought/feeling. An obvious question is why are we motivated to do anything? That can be discussed, but I think we are motivated to do things that will eventually…

I probably have a dozen posts about perspectives. Here’s another one; deal with it! We have all heard the phrase, “it’s a matter of perspective.” We, however, rarely give it the thought it deserves. Even more rarely, someone comes along that forces us to challenge our perspectives. It could be a new friend, a stranger,…

In today’s world, no one wants to take responsibility for anything. Kids do not want to take responsibility for doing their own work. Presidents and leaders do not want to take responsibility for the aftermath of their decisions. What if the outcome is good? Sure, they’ll take the glory in those instances; however, during the…