The classic songs of despair, depression, loss and occasionally hope should come with a warning label: “CAUTION: Repeat listening may cause melancholy.” Although, these classics could make for a great pity party mixtape. “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel “Why”…
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Give credit to both Serena Williams and a group of pro football plays for exceeding expectations. They are positive role models for athletes to use their voices to complain, not to refs, but on behalf of individuals who can’t speak…
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Another music list … This time it’s songs with water themes, of which there are a bunch. Something to whet everyone’s appetite: from seas to oceans, sloops, bridges, docks of bays, boardwalks and waterfronts: “Take Me to the River” by…
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Older adults are like other natural resources. We use them, use them up -- with little or no regard for their value beyond the present. Fortunately, unlike the rest, older adults are the only natural resource to naturally replenish and,…
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“Does she know what she’s having?” Mom asks. “Yes. A girl,” I say. “Ooh, that’s wonderful! All the other great-grandkids are boys,” she says with a big smile. “That’s right. Everyone is very excited,” I say. A few minutes pass.…
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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…
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The artificial intelligence revolution is the sound of one hand clapping. More precisely, an ambitious group of one-handed clappers. Each impressed with their specific developers and perspectives, but less so with the work of their peers. And we expect these…
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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…
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“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.” -- Mark Twain If you’re one of those people who think aging does matter, and who doesn’t want to be too obvious about getting older,…
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A watched pot never boils, apparently. Who knows whether this predicament is the result of our impatience and premature retreat. Or, whether some supernatural, inhuman power to annoy assumes control. On this we can agree. There appears to be a…
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