From The Observation Deck

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

All symbolism has a story

IT’S THE RED OF THE CARDINAL Over the past year, some of you may have read my mentioning that my father passed away seven years ago. And like many of you who have lost a loved one, there seems to always be some kind of sign that they are still with you, in one form or another, visiting from time to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Judging a book by its cover

BUT WHAT IF YOU'RE ‘THE BOOK?’ Like many of you ( okay... some of you ) I was slightly rebellious in my youth, following along with the crowd, bucking authority at almost every turn, defying my parents when the situation seemed appropriate, doing “my own thing.” By the time I graduated from high... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Exercise - it's not just for the body!

LET’S MAKE MENSA PROUD! A few weeks ago, my mother made her yearly jaunt from Texas to New Jersey, where the bulk of my family still resides. She stays a few days with each of us, and usually ends her trip with my wife and me. That’s because we live the closest to the airport, and can get her there... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

I guess if looks can kill, they can get you fired as well!

ENJOY... Here’s something I came across the other day in my newspaper that some of you may have heard about and some of you may not. Doesn’t matter. You’re going to hear about it now. First, here’s the article in its entirety... Yoga instructor fired for glaring at student A California yoga... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Was he clever, or just lucky?

HOW TO SKATE THROUGH LIFE The circle of my closest friends is comprised of an amazing assortment of unique personalities, which I suppose is how every group of friends is comprised. But there’s one “stand out” that I just have to tell you about. We’ll call him Kyle... since that’s his name. Like the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

It's not worth losing your life over!

CAN GAS BE THIS PRECIOUS? Here’s a strange tale I love to retell from time to time of an experience most bizarre... When I was in art school, a classmate of mine threw a party to which I brought two of my best friends, Dave and Kim. My classmate’s home was a fair distance from ours, so it was a... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Sometimes it's the invisible touch

THE SPIRIT IN THE MUSIC An obscure memory was triggered recently, and it’s now an unusual topic I’d like to broach. If for no other reason, I’m just curious as to whether or not anyone else has experienced something similar. First, the back story... Many moons ago, when I was in my late teens, I met... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 2, 2012

This can't be just a "Jersey" thing!

IS ‘RUBBERNECKING’ FOREIGN TO YOU? Living here in New Jersey all my life, I’m occasionally treated to an aerial photo in one of my newspapers of a spiderweb of interlocking roadways somewhere, further exemplifying the overall congestion of our state. I remember not too long ago seeing a shot of an... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Eat your heart out, Miss America!

APPARENTLY, IT’S BEAUTY vs. TRAGEDY Once again, while dancing through my newspaper, I came across an article that was both confusing and disturbing. Ready to shake your head and raise an eyebrow or two? Okay, you asked for it... Fourteen women, who survived the horrors of WW II, recently paraded in... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

A classic example of "Look before you Leap!"

THAT WAS SOME PAINTING! Many, many moons ago, while I was in art college, I was able to both supplement my income and hone my art craft by doing various paintings for people, but with an unusual canvas. It started with a co-worker when I was in my late teens who first discovered I was an artist. He... Sign in to see full entry.

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Like the famous Roman stand-up philosopher Comicus once exclaimed: “I coalesce the vapor of human experience into a viable and logical comprehension.” In other words, I see, hear and read about a lot of peculiar things, try to make some sense of them, and then pass them on to you, hopefully in a whimsical but common sense way. Strap yourselves in . . . this ride can sometimes be a little bumpy! From the author of "The Hindering" and "Welcome To America-Society In Decline"

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