An important deadline looms. Joel has a mountain of work to get through and he’s so tired. The last thing Joel wants to do is work but that deadline isn’t moving and the work isn’t going to complete itself. Joel has a rare skill where is he able to complete the work no matter how … Continue reading Working when wrecked →

Everyone I've talked to who has seen the movie agrees that it was crap. One guy even walked out before the end. But all the critics have written rave reviews about it. How is this possible? Did they watch the same movie? Do the critics have it wrong? Or do me and all my mates … Continue reading Wrong taste →

When I watched Nacho Libre for the first time I thought very little of it. I thought it was odd and I decided to quickly forget about it. But then after hearing my friend speak so passionately about his love for this movie it has convinced me to reconsider. He would quote the movie so … Continue reading Passion is infectious →

Pat has secretly been making movies around the house. Then one day his roommate catches him filming. The roommate naturally inquired about it and Pat had to confess. The roommate found this secret movie making business quite interesting and made Pat promise to show him the finished product, then he eagerly left Pat to continue … Continue reading Pat’s movies →

'Because someone bullied me' is a poor excuse for bullying others. Using this excuse leads to a vicious cycle of cruelty that only ends when someone steps up, refuses to use that excuse and takes responsibility for their actions. A troubled past does not entitle you to be cruel to others.

“And reprising one glorious Lennon-McCartney song after another proclaimed a truth that was irrefutable, however disloyal to John’s memory; that for all his brilliant idiosyncrasy – his genius even – he was never half so good again as he’d been with Paul, just as Paul was never a quarter as good without him.” (An excerpt … Continue reading Embracing one’s fallibility →

When it comes to ranking the Beatles for their musical talent/skill it usually goes John or Paul (depending on who’s doing the ranking), George and then Ringo. This order is pretty universal, the only variation is in the positions for 1 and 2, but 3 and 4 are well known. Most people will only know … Continue reading Ringo’s skill →

The newcomer is so hopeful, so idealistic. They are ready to rail against the bureaucracy and get things done. The old timer is jaded and comfortable, he feels obliged to inform the newcomer how things are done around here and to bring one’s expectations right down. We need more newcomers who won’t let ... “That’s … Continue reading Newcomer hope →

Recently I found out that my tv subscription is increasing in cost. The email described no increase in channels or new material simply a price increase. At first it was quite annoying, the value scales were out of balance in my eyes. I would be paying more for the same amount. I was peeved. Then … Continue reading Tv expenses →

Terri arrives to the meeting late, she doesn’t give an excuse just keeps her head down and avoids eye contact. It’s bad enough that she’s late but by not giving an excuse she has shirked the opportunity to admit fault and take responsibility for her tardiness.