Author Archives: Ed

There is a saying, “familiarity breeds contempt”. As a result, sometimes in life we don’t expect consequences when we should. Here are a few examples I learned from. Maislin Trucking When I was young, we had a bus stop at … Continue reading →

You got a long way to go, boy! — Joshua One day, as a teenager, I was riding my bicycle when I rode by Joshua, a younger boy from my neighborhood. Mounting his bike, he aggressively challenged me to a … Continue reading →

“It’s a trailer thing” is a phrase I use to mean when someone is indignant at an accusation not because they are innocent, but because they don’t believe it to be possible that their accuser knows the truth. The phrase … Continue reading →

The power of love transcends the power of hate. Hate is a condition of madness, of darkness, of impurity. Love is clarity; love is light and purity. Hate is dirty; love is clean. Hate is the easy path, paved with … Continue reading →

People protest when they disapprove of something and want to change it.  Protests can take many forms.  There are simple acts like posting online or putting up signs.  One can protest by participating in a march or rally.  Acts of … Continue reading →

My first year in college, I lived in a high-rise dormitory with a large common laundry room in the basement. The laundry was busy almost 24 hours a day, with all of the dozens of machines in use. One day, … Continue reading →

I have many stories, anecdotes, and thoughts.  I will post here when I think they might have value to others.