stoicism
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Memento Mori
“This is our big mistake: to think we look forward to death. Most of death is already gone. Whatever time has passed is owned by death.” – Seneca We all waste time. We all procrastinate. We all kick the can down the road on doing worthwhile things because we are so preoccupied with the day-to-day Continue reading
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The Streak
I have a usage streak on the Duolingo app that’s coming up on two years. That is not a brag, but rather a confession — maybe even a cry for help. The truth is, I’d like to quit the damn thing and be done with it, but the psychologically manipulative gamification of the app has Continue reading
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Fading Away
There is a ubiquitous meme floating around social media that makes fun of the ridiculous extent to which characters getting stuck quicksand was used as plot device in old movies and TV shows. Here is one of the many variations: On a similar note, anybody who grew up listening to rock ‘n roll could say Continue reading
About Me
Researcher. Marketer. Teacher. Father of adult children and dogs. 20th Century holdover. Central New York native. Long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan. History nerd. Traveler. Vintage advertising enthusiast. Hat wearer.
a.k.a. V.J. 