I used to think someone who is a prude was short for prudent. It turns out that the words are not related. Welcome to the melting pot of the English language. I was searching for ways to be a better man. Why not start with the four cardinal virtues? Courage, temperance, justice, and prudence. TheseRead More
There is a song by Stone Temple Pilots called “Unglued”. The intro says, “Moderation is masturbation…”. The song’s summary is that pleasure is the answer. If you give someone the choice between pain or pleasure, pleasure is the reigning champion. The lead singer, Scott Weiland, lived out this pursuit in rock star fashion and metRead More
In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George is a man who has made many courageous sacrifices. This resulted in continuous challenges and further personal losses. His little brother rides a snow shovel down a snowy hill onto an iced over pond and fell through the ice. George jumped into the icy water to saveRead More