WSJ Diverging Jobs Data Raise Questions About Labor Market Health

This is an ongoing debate in my circle of friends, family – some are workers .. and some are the check writers and owners. $40k – 1.2 …. no one is happy . I talk out both sides of my mouth as a check writer … I hire, fire and need human capital, use it….


Adaptability, Age and Pickleball.

As I get older and older …. This is my birthday week …. I have begun to really like this word. It says “easy going, flexible, able to adjust” It also says, “Change it up, I’ll consider it …. give it a try, move forward. In Pickleball context, gauge the competition …. sometimes you slam,…


Extroverts vs. Introverts both are self fulfilling prophecies. Know your nature, develop what you can and accept the rest.

Extroverts – Gain energy by spending time with othersHearing and giving opinions with lots of failure. Talk to anyone and think out loudGlass almost always half fullGenerally more outgoing and friendlyBeing alone is good for a short time, then depressing. Introverts Social introvert. Private lifestyle choiceThinking introvert. Thinking introverts are quiet-genius types.Anxious introvert. Always wondering…


Why a constant pursuit of efficiency ? I want to. This starts off like a theory but ends like a story.

Efficiency, Time and Return are my most favorite topics. I see the life, as we live it, as finite. I believe that people understand the words of the concept, but not the reality of it. The longer I live, the more concerned I have become, that squandering of time is all around me and this…


From WSJ article on Pickleball noise and Tennis court conversion.

WSJ Comments, one of my most favorite things to do, after I play Pickleball. I played tennis (and golf). The play is is ok, most players are a bore however.Pickleball is usually nothing but laughter, camaraderie and entertainment.Tennis is arrogant and usually has a dress code, PB is live and let live, attire is flexible.At…


Supreme court

Gun rights, are more powerful than a woman’s right to control her own choices. Seriously ? Supreme court justices are as critical to presidential races, as is any other topic. “Rights” are why every one, mostly clamors to live in the US, and then we do this. Lets see what happens with the EPA. Why…


From the WSJ – ‘A Conversation with Humility and Grace’.

simply brilliant HUMILITY: You go first. GRACE: No, you. I insist. HUMILITY: You always have to be the gracious one. GRACE: It’s my name! HUMILITY: OK fine. (Long pause) I guess I would start by saying it’s been a tough bunch of years. GRACE: You can say that again. HUMILITY: It’s been a tough bunch…


From NYT comments – On Anticipation / Happiness

Looking forward to something can be almost as good as experiencing it. Whatttt ! I have begun to think more simply and accept some people can only be or do or see in a tighter range. Happiness is all relative. My last 4 years of part time avocation work has put me in touch with…


Dilbert on Howard …


Dilbert – on management