If Humble Sky has one underlying point of view, it is “Don’t suffer fools.” In my defense, which some might find offensive, my objective is to call out people when they do or say wrong things — in my humble…
We’re fortunate to count a handful of people in our lives who we consider professional mentors. For me, four remarkable individuals helped shape my career and became enduring friends along the way. It is a privilege to refer readers to…
Dependence is at the core of every human interaction and relationship. Naturally, we do better when we depend on one another. In science, the Theory of Everything describes a hypothetical all-encompassing framework of physics that explains every aspect of the…
Most people believe in The Golden Rule. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is at the core of a civil society — the fundamental social contract that encourages good behavior and discourages bad, rude and…
“On Scene, But Unseen” is the credo for the stealthy and secretive operations of the U.S. Navy submarine force. All around, all the time, and all but invisible; the phrase reflects the humble confidence of these masters of the undersea….
The caravan of a dozen or more black SUVs speeding across the distant tarmac at JFK with flashing red lights shining through the snowy night piqued the curiosity of otherwise bored and weary travelers waiting in the airport terminal. Could…
This is an abstract of a much longer story. A young woman walks into a trendy downtown bistro and grabs a stool at the bar. She possesses an almost unnatural beauty, at once alluring and intimidating. She’s appears approachable with…
“If you don’t care, don’t say so” is my philosophy and wish (for everyone) this new year. Instead of, for example, complaining about the lame party you’re glad you weren’t invited to. Until then (This essay is being written on…
He invented the computerized dissemination of information. Claude Shannon is considered a genius among the ranks of Einstein, Newton, Bertrand Russell and Steve Jobs. But unlike most master inventors, Shannon was a humble introvert. He was more comfortable retreating —…
Do you ever wonder? Are you ever curious, about much of anything? Like, for instance, the origins of curiosity? Then you arguably either have too much spare time or I suppose just enough like me to read the new book,…
