The Event Books

Category: Reflections

  • The Problem With Logic

    The problem with logic is that no one uses it.  Sure, we do not want a bunch of Vulcan-like people who have no emotion, but we also do not want a bunch of idiots running around doing everything but something that makes sense.  One of the biggest errs in logical thinking is thinking everyone follows…

  • More Important Things

    It has been a while since I have posted anything or written any words for the upcoming “The Amanai Deception” book.  Bluntly, there have been more important things in life right now.  Our youngest son just had spinal fusion surgery with rods put in his back a little over a week ago.  These past ten…

  • Real Life

    Some people asked me why I modeled some of the main characters off of the real life us.  There were several reasons; vanity not being one of them. Realism:  I wanted the characters to be as real as possible.  I wanted the backstory and character development to be as real as possible.  Obviously, not everything…

  • Better Than Perceived

    I just got back from attending Microsoft TechEd in Houston, Texas.  That is why there were no posts for a week.  It was a great experience with a lot learned.  Much has changed since my first TechEd in 2007. The trip down was a little crazy.  My flight was cancelled to Atlanta because of a…

  • If I Could Save Time in a Bottle….

    I have to admit, I love that song (“Time in a Bottle”) by Jim Croce.  But what would I do if I could save time in a bottle?  How would I use it?  Would I use it to live forever or give it to others who’s time is shortened by disease?  I would love to…

  • Setting Expectations

    I am all about setting expectations.  I want to know what people want and expect from me up front.  I want to make sure I return the gesture.  When my wife and I started dating, I made sure I could stand her and liked her well enough on the first date.  After that part was…

  • Thinking Like It’s 1997

    WTF people?  I find it hard to believe that in 2014 people are completely oblivious to how computers function and common sense.  It isn’t 1997.  Back then, I had to modify files with a text editor that didn’t have mouse support in order to play a game.  Windows 95 was still out, and Linux needed…

  • Does Not Really Exist

    It is amazing how much we care about things that do not exist.  I define something that is “real” as something that is tangible.  I want to be able to touch it, hold it in my hand, look at it.  I can’t hold the internet in my hand.  I can’t touch social media (that sounds…

  • Is Freedom an Illusion?

    I just finished watching the latest Captain America movie, and it got me thinking about freedom.  I will not ruin it for those who haven’t seen it.  Freedom can mean different things to different people.  There is financial freedom.  There is freedom from being scared.  There is freedom from abuse.  Do we give up our…

  • No Sympathy

    I feel for those who cannot help themselves because of some physical or mental disability or other limiting factor outside of that person’s control.  I have no sympathy for people who choose not to help themselves.  If you’re poor because you’re lazy, I have no sympathy.  If you’re poor because you’re horrible with money, I…