Barry McGuire Revisited?

Are we “On the Eve of Destruction”? Is Barry McGuire’s signature anthem, “On the Eve of Destruction” just as relevant today as it was some 60 years ago? Is the chaos people feel currently, aligned with the way people felt during the Vietnam war and the civil rights movement? Is the frustration and even depression being replicated on a nationwide scale? Do the lyrics resonate still today?

Ice Skating or Life?

[In light of the multiple falls of some of the great figure skaters during the Olympics and the return of others who had fallen before, this blog is re-posted from 4 years ago. It seems appropriate and relevant to ice-skating and also to how people are handling the chaos of the world. Your comments are appreciated.]

what can i do?

Is this a question we ask when we become overwhelmed by what seems out of our control? In actuality, is it a question to be asked about a,ny situation, as we evaluate our potential involvement?

A Guaranty?

Is anything ever really guaranteed? Whether it is guaranteed contracts or guaranteed promises or guaranteed deliveries, is there always the possibility that guaranties are really not?

Heroes?

There are a lot of heroes in the world, some real, some fictitious, and some just fake!

YET?

YET! Is it one of the most underappreciated words in the English language? Is it one of the most powerful of words?

Sharing of Yourself?

What risks are there to sharing? What are the risks to not sharing and holding everything inside? What are the advantages to not sharing?

Legacy?

The Opening Your Mind Blog presents questions about Legacy! No answers are offered! Hopefully the questions lead you to reflection and more questions! What is a legacy? Is a legacy what is left after someone passes? Is it the money and property provided in wills? Is a legacy the trophies, awards and recognition accumulated during […]

Critics?

What is a critic? Who is a critic? Do critics have their own agendas? Can critics be of value? Are we often our own most intense critic? Do we all have an internal censor?

Chaos?

Can we control chaos? Can we control how chaos affects us? Does chaos really define a loss of control? Does a blizzard not indicate chaos? What about a man-made blizzard without snow?