DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?

If you don’t think you are lucky, you almost certainly won’t be. Luck is interpreted and understood in many different ways. A common cliché is, “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” That implies that you can make your own luck. Another definition is, “Luck is good fortune which occurs beyond one’s control.” That implies that luck is consistent with the random walk theory of probability. And then there is the “Devine Providence Theory” which says that God controls your luck. My own personal theory is that positive thinking and faith in your abilities creates good luck. In other words, if you think you will be lucky then, you will be lucky!

Sometimes what appears to be bad luck is good luck in disguise. You must have the ability and confidence to make lemonade out of lemons. We all know deep down that good luck is something that is both very real and highly desirable. That is why it is important to have the positive attitude that will allow it to happen. Look for the best in all situations and recognize how lucky you already are. May lady luck smile on you!

LEARN FROM NATURE

Chipmunks are always in a hurry. They are quick and fast but only have a life span of 3 years. Turtles are never in a hurry. They are very slow but have an average life span of 125 years. Obviously, Cicero was correct when he said, "To live long, live slowly." You can get a lot more done (slowly) in 125 years than you can (quickly) in 3 years. Also, life is less stressful and more enjoyable at a slower pace. Modern society has speeded things up to the point that we feel pressured to be overly active. The fallacy of multitasking has caused us to try to do too many things at the same time. Consequently, not much gets done well. We end up doing a lot of things poorly. My advice is to slow down and live better.

Today's blog is late, short, and not very thoughtful because I am so damn busy!

THE NEXT BIG THING !

Soon, routine health care will become less expensive and more efficient. It will do this by combining the resources of the health care industry, drug stores, and cloud services on the Internet. The health system will work better for everyone and the cost of care will be drastically less. You will not need an appointment to consult a physician from the comfort of your home. Log on, share your health history and symptoms, receive a diagnosis, and get a prescription. If necessary, basic medical test can be performed at your local drug store and forwarded to your physician via the Internet. Visits with a doctor will cost $45.00 instead of the current average office visit of $100.00 and you save time and money because you do not have to drive to the doctor’s office. Plus, you will be able to get advice from a nurse for no charge.

Most insurance plans will cover the cost of online clinics and the technology will guarantee privacy and security of your health related data. We are still in the early days of this technology but it is developing rapidly. If you would like to visit an early pioneer of the concept, go to: https://nowclinic.com/healthPlanQuery.htm , otherwise, take two aspirin and call me in the morning.

THE ONLY SAFE SHIP IN A STORM IS LEADERSHIP!

Our ship of state is foundering. We desperately need a new captain. Our current President’s actions and rhetoric are about to sink our ship. Our nation made the mistake of electing a man who had no leadership experience. Consequently, we have been drifting without a rudder towards disaster. Mitt Romney has a proven history of successful leadership in both private industry and government. I believe he has the ability to lead us back to greatness. He knows how to help business create jobs and he knows how to balance our national budget. He is also a man with a history of integrity and compassion towards others. He is a man with Holy underwear who can protect us from underwear bombers. I want a president who will stand up for America and not apologize for our actions around the globe. I want Romney!

RESPECT THE BELIEFS OF OTHERS AND LET THE MYSTERY BE.

Science and theology continue to seek clues as to what life is all about. The ancient controversy, concerning the existence of God, rages on. Both believers and unbelievers admit that there is no iron clad proof of the existence or nonexistence of God. Yet the debate has gone on for thousands of years and will probably continue forever. Recently, both believers and nonbelievers seem to be growing more passionate and the world is becoming more divided. I am sorry to see this development. It does not bode well for the future. We do not need more religious wars. It would be better if we all respected each other’s beliefs and lived in peace. “To each his own” is what I believe. And “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. I think the philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard was right when he said, "Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved." 

I AM A NEW FAN OF ROMANTIC NOVELS

I just read my first romance novel and I loved it! The title is "On The Island". The author is Tracey Garvis-Graves. I bought the book by mistake. I thought it was an adventure story about a castaway on a tropical island. I would never have purchased it if I had known it was a love story about a 30 year old woman and a 16 year old boy who are stranded on a remote island for 3 years. As the boy grows into a man, a close relationship develops between them. There is an adventure aspect to the story but the main gist of the plot is about how they become lovers. Each of the characters take turns telling the story from their point of view. This literary technique adds a fascinating, phychological aspect to the story. It is intriging to learn what each character is thinking about the development of the romance. The evential sexual involvement is erotic but described in good taste. I am now a fan of romantic novels. I hope I can find another one as good as "On The Island".

IN THE SPRING,

A boy’s fancy turns to fishing, a young man’s fancy turns to love, and an old man’s fancy turns to sailing. Hawks glide on thermals in the sky. Purple martins arrive from Brazil but I don’t know why. Yellow finches are back from who knows where.  Ducks quack on the lake and bird songs are in the air.  Lilac’s fragrance is wafting on the breeze. Bright sunshine warms my skin. I wonder where to begin. Clean the garage? Mow the grass? No, I will hang the hammock and rest my ass. It is time to meditate about the season. Spring is here and it is pleasin!

Another thing I love about spring, is putting up flags. Colorful flags flying in the wind are marvelous to behold. State, country, university, and officer flags tell stories that are never too old to be told. On my water front I fly flags for the U.S.A., Michigan, Michigan State University, and Yacht Club Past Commodore. They make a magnificent show!