Ken
Stories (40)
When and Why “Tomorrow” Is Never a Good Answer
“Tomorrow… tomorrow,” I said emphatically. Sheesh, I get so tired of nagging and nitpicking. It’s as if people think they have to force you to do something you already had plans to do… only not on their schedule.
Reality Challenged Me Today!
They approached me together, in quite the whimsical manner. Alone, either of them would be formidable. Now, however? Now, they were twice as strong! They seemed charmed to meet me! Something, however, appeared “off” about them.
The Age of Social Media Enlightenment is Here to Stay
Keyword SEO marketing… blogging with keywords… topic keywords… and the list goes on, and on. From most of the articles I have read online, I am supposed to do keyword research on my audience’s desires, then do topic research to see what they will read before I even think about putting pen to paper. It damn near takes to fun out of simply writing what I am thinking or feeling.
Student Loan Forbearance Program Ends January 31st, 2022
Get ready, the federal student loan forbearance program, administered by the Department of Education, is being discontinued.
A Tale of Two Years--Goodbye 2021 Goals, Hello 2022 Goals
Like the tide rushing in to erase our footprints from this past year, we must all be prepared to welcome 2022 with newfound hope and the promise of better things to come.
KenPublished about a month ago in Motivation
Do Not Die Before I Stop Talking!
Do Not Die Before I Stop Talking! My 47-year-old father's death crushed me harder than anything I saw while I was in Vietnam.Cemeteries are the landlords of our lifeless bodies. Inside each casket, you will find a lifetime of memories, if only the residents could talk. For many of us, they also contain the answers to many unspoken questions.
What Do You Do When You See Someone Lying Prone in the Rain Beside a Busy Roadway?
Today Was No Ordinary Sunday, that's for sure! Like many Americans, I have established a routine for Sundays of going to church to pay homage to the Lord and thank Him for His bountifulness. Today was no exception to the rule. I've been attending church services for nigh onto 70 years now.
Searching for Your Next Best Job
Yesterday’s Typical Employer interview question: Can you tell me why there’s an empty space in your employment history?
What a Knee Slapper — You Never Save When You Spend
When I go to the store to pick up some routine items needed in any household, once I have finished shopping, I head to the check-out line. The cashier then scans all of my items, bags them, tells me the amount to pay, and then nonchalantly mentions, “You saved $X.xx today.”
KenPublished about a month ago in Motivation
How to Stay Married For 46 (70) Years… and Still Counting
The first time I met my future wife, I had fallen on top of her when we were simultaneously tossed out of a wagon together. I was the lucky one because I landed on top of her, our heads bumped at the wrong angle, and she got a cut forehead, which left a nice little scar for proof. I was 3, and she was 2!
Living Robots Are Now Capable of Mass Self-Reproduction
We have stepped into a new future, a "Twilight Zone" future where robots called xenobots can now procreate. The possibilities of this new biological capability are both awe-inspiring, and scary.
What it is Like to Live With Daily Post-Traumatic Stress
Living With Post-Traumatic Stress Writing about it, meditation, and a change of direction helps! Before I start, a bit of background is in order: I have Post Traumatic Stress. I have had Post-Traumatic Stress since 1967, although I didn't realize it until much later. My first counseling session didn't happen until 1980.
