The best thing I ever randomly found on the street was a beautiful crystal chandelier that I sold for about … More
Author: Beebop
I believe wisdom comes not just from books, but from years of living, learning, and observing the world. My writing blends personal experience, practical advice, and reflections on life, work, and society. You’ll find stories that reach back to earlier decades, lessons I’ve learned in business and everyday living, and thoughts on how we can approach today’s challenges with perspective and resilience.
This blog is a place where I share insights, lessons, and stories that I hope will inspire, challenge, or simply give you something meaningful to think about.
Honestly, I wouldn’t be doing any job.
If the Salary Were the Same, What Job Would You Be Doing Right Now—and Why? Honestly, I wouldn’t be doing … More
How Someone Can Look Fine at 70—and Then Suddenly Fall Apart
I’ll be 70 next year, and the older I get, the more I understand how someone can appear perfectly healthy … More
The Watchers of Time, by Me
The book I never finished is actually one I was writing myself called The Watchers of Time. The story begins … More
Lost in Space
I’d pick Lost in Space. I’d love traveling through space, exploring strange planets, and seeing things nobody on Earth had … More
Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show
I’d probably pick Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show—as long as there was a good fishing lake nearby. Friendly people, … More
YOU CAN’T BUILD A LIFE—or an Economy—ON SIDE HUSTLES
I’ve been reselling used merchandise since 1979—long before eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or even the internet. I did it practically my … More
Indian Removal Act of 1830.
If I could change an event in American history, I would eliminate the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This is … More
I would eliminate Prohibition in the USA
If I could change one event in American history, this one would be pretty easy. I would eliminate Prohibition. In … More
Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society program
If I could change one major decision in modern American history, I would go back to the 1960s and change … More
Three-Fifths Compromise
If I could change one event in American history that might have prevented the Civil War, I wouldn’t stop the … More
The Way the Treaty of Versailles was Written
If I could change one event in history, I wouldn’t erase World War II. I would go back twenty years … More
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