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‘Tis the Season

Posted on June 29, 2013 by paulbrodie

Summer brings a lot of seasonal specific events and activities. Cooking on a grill outside is one of them. Mowing the lawn is another. For some, summer is the time for vacationing. I’ve decided to take a vacation of my … Continue reading →

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The Economy of Time

Posted on June 27, 2013 by paulbrodie

Once upon a time, I think it was in March or thereabouts, I signed up to receive e-mail updates from Michael Hyatt‘s web site. I signed up for the option labelled “Once a week update” but I get three or … Continue reading →

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How to pass a kidney stone in 10 days without even trying

Posted on June 20, 2013 by paulbrodie

If I had this information, I’d be happy. The information alluded to in the title, I mean. Unless we really analyze the words, in which case maybe it doesn’t mean what I want it to. Ten days is a long … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be a writer?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by paulbrodie

If you have never taken the time to make a list of all the roles you use to describe yourself (parent, friend, executive, professional soccer player, etc.) do it right now. It’ll only take a minute or two to rattle … Continue reading →

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Considering Organized Religion Part III

Posted on June 11, 2013 by paulbrodie

Here is the third installment for my organized religion theme. If you haven’t seen the first or second post, go read them first. —–   In Conclusion I tried to present the arguments for and against organized religion without my … Continue reading →

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Considering Organized Religion Part II

Posted on June 8, 2013 by paulbrodie

In my last post I began a theme considering organized religion. I presented an argument against organized religion. This post offers the argument in behalf of organized religion. My next post will sum it all up with my personal feelings … Continue reading →

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Considering Organized Religion Part I

Posted on June 6, 2013 by paulbrodie

The so-called “organized religions” of the world sometimes get casually dismissed. For the purpose of this article (includes three separate posts), organized religion means a group of people voluntarily associating as a congregation with a common belief structure adhered to … Continue reading →

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Where the road not taken crosses the calf path

Posted on May 30, 2013 by paulbrodie

Is it safe to assume that most of us are familiar with Robert Frost’s poem The Road Not Taken? Safe or not, that is the assumption I am going to make. Let me refresh your memory: Two roads diverged in … Continue reading →

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In observance of Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2013 by paulbrodie

Selfish pride is at the root of contention, and contention is at the root of war. Two entities contend with each other over land, ideas, treasure, or power, all because of selfish pride. One entity sees the other as having … Continue reading →

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