“Keep the best, sell the rest, and never waste time teaching those who don’t want to learn.” People ask me … 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.
It Never Seems to Be Enough
Every time I watch the news or listen to a podcast after a major crime, the questions come fast and … More
Time Didn’t Make Me Wiser. It Just Made Me Pick My Battles Better
Time has a funny way of sneaking up on you. One day you’re convinced you’ve got life mostly figured out, … More
Nobody Is Watching for the Chicken Wrap
Oh, I know exactly what you’re talking about. And if I see one more slow-motion Facebook Reel that opens on … More
Pasta Fagioli (pasta and beans)
What’s my favorite thing to cook? That one’s easy for me. It’s pasta fagioli. Or, as my father called it, … More
Cow’s stomach
What’s my favorite thing to cook?This one never brought the family running toward the kitchen. It sent them running away … More
Stale Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Bread Pudding
What’s my favorite thing to cook?It’s stale cinnamon raisin bagel bread pudding—and the reason still isn’t the food itself. My … More
How a Revolution Almost Didn’t Happen (A Fictional Story)
By the time the emergency order came down, the anger had already been brewing for years. It lived in closed … More
TI-99/4A
My first computer was the TI-99/4A, and calling it a computer still feels like Texas Instruments was grading on a … More
Skydiving
Nothing meaningful happens inside the comfort zone. The comfort zone feels safe. Predictable. Familiar. But it’s also where growth quietly … More
My Lucky Coin
I have an 1890 Morgan silver dollar that, on the surface, is just a piece of metal. Heavy in the … More
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