In ancient Rome, on a day like today, was celebrated as the day of the Portumnalia. For some it is the festival of the maritime ports and the port workers. However, Portumnalia was associated at first with Portunes (AKA Portumnes or Portunus) was a god of keys, doors and livestock. […]
A decade or two ago, I used to work for the Federal Government. Specifically, the Department of Justice. As such, I would be able to tell you when, if you were so planning, to commit a crime and flee the country. Edward Snowden didn’t need my advice […]
It’s that time again to review the ludicrously wacky world in which we eat, work and live. It’s a shame that the national news has solely focused on Donald Trump’s wacky antics as there is so much more out there that is just nutty. Here is a […]
I just moved into a new skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles. Many of the other buildings around my new digs are new as well. However, there were buildings here before. There were warehouses and factories, for example. There are still many warehouses and factories in Los […]
Apparently, I do not suffer fools very well, if at all. I make faces in meetings when people say incredibly false statements that they expect everyone to outright believe. I show my incredulousness by wrinkling my nose at some people’s stupidity. Just this past week, I had […]
This morning I woke up thinking about how I an just never eat Alfalfa Sprouts. They haunt me. But let me get back to that in a second. I am afraid of German Shepherds. I believe all dogs are beautiful and good. That it is bad […]
Today a little silly post as it is Friday and I am heading home. As I work deeper in the healthcare field now, I get to eat out more often with medical doctors. And they can be a hoot to eat out with. First off, they […]
It has been about eight years since I last lived in an apartment building. While I transition to Los Angeles over the next six months, I will be living in a highrise that has a pool, gym and super friendly conceirge staff. Sounds a little glamorous I am […]
I have not had cheetos for more than a decade, I would say. I mean they leave behind orange stains and they most definitely don’t fit within my sophisticated palette. Then my son got into second grade and got a cheetos craving. While at the supermarket he randomly […]
Beware of the Psychological Chicken Little of the Workplace In some workplaces (ok many these days) there is a sense of fear. There is a fear of being let go and of restructuring. There is even the fear of job promotion as many are afraid they will fail […]