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.]

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?

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?

Smiles?

Is a smile one of the most heartwarming things that one ever sees? Is a smile one of the most heartwarming things that one can share?

YOU NEVER KNOW?

Do most of us live our lives unaware of the effect we have on others? Do we share with others, but often not know what is taken from what we share? Unless someone relates the effect of our influence, how do we know?

Achievement?

Do we ever achieve our best possible self? Is it always a lifelong pursuit? Is achievement a marker on the path to fulfillment? What is our best self? Is it a viable objective? How will we know if we achieve it?

Drifting?

What is drifting? Does it involve living without direction? Are drifters literally blowing in the wind? Are they susceptible to any and all outside

CRITICISM?

Why is criticism so hard for some to accept? Is it often a knee-jerk reaction of anger at the idea that someone would dare to question your expertise? Does this most often occur when we have our own doubts about what we said?