Growing up in the 1970s, I always felt a little different. While many of my friends were drinking, smoking, or … 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.
Don’t Confuse Me With Someone Who Cares What you Think Of Me
There was a time when I cared far too much about what other people thought of me. I think a … More
Getting Old
When I was younger, I worried about getting older. Like a lot of people, I thought every birthday meant I … More
Chill out
For years I worried about making mistakes. I wanted everything to be just right before taking the next step, and … More
Why Did Evolution “Allow” Heart Disease?
Here’s a fascinating thought: maybe heart disease isn’t simply a design flaw. Maybe it’s part of an evolutionary trade-off. Evolution … More
“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.”
I’ll never forget one particular lesson learned when I was the store manager at the Clover Discount Store in Havertown, … More
I Went to College for This
To become a landlord at 17 years old When I was 17 years old, I got my first full-time job … More
If I Could Have Dinner with Any Fictional Character, It Would Be Bruce Wayne
For me, the answer is easy. Bruce Wayne. Not Batman—Bruce Wayne. Sure, Batman is one of the greatest superheroes ever … More
Sears catalogs
I miss the Sears Wish Book at Christmas. As kids, we’d spend hours circling everything we wanted, knowing we’d probably … More
Why isn’t Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner hitting?
Maybe he accidentally left his bat in last year’s locker. His bat is still waiting for SEPTA to arrive. Somebody … More
A knowledge gap
There have only been a handful of moments in history that completely changed how ordinary people gained access to knowledge. … More
Mr. Bingley our Maine Coon Cat
Mr. Bingley. Easy. I would be my cat, Mr. Bingley. Not a lion. Not an eagle. Not even one of … More
