Author Archives: Stan
No whining allowed
[This was written during the Great Financial Fiasco…still seems relevant.] In the movie, “G.I. Jane”, there is a scene where the master chief reads poetry. He quotes from D.H. Lawrence’s “Self-Pity”: “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. … Continue reading
Porfirio, my hero
As is always the case, when you attach proper pronouns to political rhetoric, the clarity of right and wrong begins to blur significantly. It’s reflexive to rail against illegal immigration, to blame the burgeoning Latin ethnic segment of our population … Continue reading
Labor slaving devices
I wonder if I’m the only dinosaur that sees the dark side of gadgetry. I fully admit to being enthralled with my iPhone and I love the incredible power of the internet to provide information and access worldwide. I surely … Continue reading
How much is too much?
One of the hot topics among corporate directors and their constituents is executive pay. It’s been a hot topic for years and years. For some reason, each time it comes up in the public’s awareness, people react to it like … Continue reading