Ancient Chinese Pickleball Zen

On long solo walks, I find myself rarely traveling alone…

I hear voices from my past from many people who are no longer alive. They walk along side me and we share memories and words from years and many decades ago. I remember their faces, their smiles and I feel their love as I take my final steps on my earthly journey.

No Regrets

My Portrait in Words

How to Handle Lob Shots

Very few recreational pickleball teams handle lob shots effectively…

10 Books of Inspiration, Reflection and Introspection

Below are 10 books that I would recommend for anyone seeking solace, inspiration and useful perspectives of how we should live.All the books are well written and full of useful insights.

Takeaways from the Results of the Midterm Elections

While Democrats did not win (they lost the House), in betting parlance, they easily covered the spread and earned a draw.
The Democrats backed into a decent result as opposed to earning it.
Democrats’ best friend = Donald Trump. Trump handpicked, endorsed and campaigned for many of the GOP candidates who were generally mediocre, unqualified and sometimes uncivilized.
Trump also selected the Supreme Court members who put over the repeal of Roe vs. Wade that spurred angry young single women to the polls.
Possibly voters took notice of the January 6, 2021 Congressional Hearings and decided to mete out their punishment of a party that supported a takeover of the nation’s Capitol and electoral process.
Election results have encouraged Joe Biden to run in 2024. Election results did not discourage Donald Trump to run in 2024. Both are delusional old men who should leave the game for younger players.