Life is like a roll of toilet paper. Life is also just life. What you do with your toilet paper is between you and your Maker.
Life is life
Tag: dailyprompt
Suffering
Do you need a break? From what? We all need a break from suffering.
Worry
What would you do if you won the lottery? A dear friend of mine recently told me that poor people are afraid because they don’t know how to make ends meet while rich people fear losing their money. It seems to me that both spend a lifetime worrying. As for I, I guess if I … Continue reading Worry
Live long and prosper
What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? Somehow every time I’m confronted with the topic of longevity, this Star Trek catchphrase comes to mind. Now, I’m not only a Trekkie. I’m also a Star Wars fan. I believe both fantasies have their own merits and demerits. And the Star … Continue reading Live long and prosper
On Politics
How have your political views changed over time? They say that if you’re not left leaning when you’re young and right leaning when you’re old, you haven’t learned a thing in life. I’m afraid I disagree with this rigmarole. You see, one cannot ignore reality. And reality, historical reality, that is, is that both extremes … Continue reading On Politics
On Age
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The more you use it, the faster it unrolls. Pretty soon, there’s nothing left. Kids are always looking forward to the future. But the more one ages, the less inclined they are to scrutinize … Continue reading On Age
Honesty or Knowledge
What is the greatest gift someone could give you? Honesty or knowledge? That is the question now. What would you prefer? If your values dictate freedom from ignorance, then the logical course of action dictates that you value Honesty. Or is it Knowledge? You see, life is so complex that I find it difficult to … Continue reading Honesty or Knowledge
My Best Friend
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. Funny thing happened today while I was reminiscing with my best buddy Kim. We were talking about our Christmas experiences. He was trying to get some food in. I was soaking in a nice warm cozy jacuzzi. Talk about the miracle of instant transcontinental mobile communication. … Continue reading My Best Friend
Perpetuum mobile
What is your all time favorite automobile? Latin is an excellent communication vehicle. A Genius is defined by brevity. He who is able to explain a complex notion in a few words is one. Perpetuum mobile means that which is in perpetual motion. In my life, my mind and heart have been enamoured with many … Continue reading Perpetuum mobile
Curiosity
What are you curious about? Everything. I’m curious about everything and anything. And while Knowledge is infinite, our lifespans are quite minute. By the time we gather the knowledge gathering apparatus and learn how to use it, a third of our life has come and gone. And given that midlife often times is spent in … Continue reading Curiosity
Götterdämmerung 