The Event Books

Category: Reflections

  • Not a Sissy-ass…

    I think it is difficult for most people to not be a sissy-ass.  I’m not talking about the weakling, can’t defend him/herself type sissy-ass.  I’m talking about the general term that defines us as fearful people in which such fear makes it difficult to act.  We all have a fear of some sort that makes…

  • Back to Basics

    I hate hearing that term.  It seems over used, but perhaps, because no one listens to it.  Our lives are very complex.  Some tiny-ass country half way around the world can have an effect on how munch money is in my retirement!  With our lives all intertwined to a degree that few of us can…

  • Editing Continues…

    Editing continues on “The Amanai Deception”.  I will not get that part done by my original date, but that is not always a bad thing.  It does take time to go through 279 pages multiple times.  Also, this round of editing needs to be complete before going to the grammar police.  I, personally, hate poor grammar,…

  • Contradictions

    We, humans, are a walking, talking contradiction.  The traits that we tend to hate in others are generally traits we, ourselves, hold.  That is not meant to be a concrete observation; however, there is some truth to that.  We will deny it, obviously, but that does not make it any less true.  Some of us…

  • Everyone Has a Vice

    Everyone has a vice whether they admit to it or not.  Those who say they do not have a vice, either haven’t found it yet (youth and inexperience) or refuse to acknowledge it (denial).  There are several typical vices: drinking, drugs, gambling, eating, and sex.  There are many others.  Some cannot get enough of Camaros and…

  • Why We Do Things…

    I’ve been questioning why people do the things they do.  It has always amazed me how dumb people can be.  Recently, I’ve taken a more self reflective view and questioning why I do some of the things that I do… or don’t do.  There are many reasons for many actions or inaction.  Not going into…

  • Can’t Believe It…

    I guess it doesn’t matter how many times something is read, the mind fixes mistakes on the run, and it is amazing how many stupid mistakes are left.  I wish I could be perfect every time, but I’m never perfect once.  I hope it will all be fixed before the final publishing, but knowing there…

  • Hope and Time

    I hope for a lot of things before time unapologetically stabs me in the kidneys and laughs at me as those hopes dwindle.  That is very melodramatic, and in most cases, those hopes are not based in reality.  I really hoped someone would just give me a billion or so dollars before I turned 21. …

  • Molds

    Yesterday, I discussed how people try to put others in molds based on experience and first impressions.  Everyone is guilty of that, including myself.  I do not like it though.  I have always been one who likes to shatter molds.  I do not like being held to what a stereotype says I should be.  Stereotypes…

  • All Judgy

    I was accused of being “all judgy” yesterday.  Without going into the details, I can understand why; however, there is a saying about only have one chance to make first impressions.  When you find out something that just breaks that first impression so violently, it is difficult not to be shocked.  In my case, it wasn’t a…