Our Sense of Direction The realization that my sense of direction is not all just a matter of north, south, east and west has been discombobulating. Is it just me? By Lisa Louis Our Sense of Direction Lisa Louis When we are very young, before language powerfully reshapes our thoughts into specific organizing systems, our […]
It’s Nice to Be Asked to Say a Few Words… It’s nice to be asked to “say a few words.” Whether those words are spoken live at a particular social event, or written in a printed quote, the idea that someone thinks your thoughts are important enough to be shared publicly is definitely flattering. And
The Cherry Tree (Small Things) Cherry blossoms carry almost a mythical significance in Japan. That special magic exists on other shores as well. By Lisa Louis The Cherry Tree (Small Things) Lisa Louis During my five and a half years living in Kyoto in my twenties, it was impossible to avoid the overwhelming Japanese cultural
Honor Intact? Affirmative. Arm Broken? Ditto. Chivalry is not dead. It might be battered. It might be bruised. It might be broken. But it definitely ain’t dead. Honor intact? Affirmative. Arm broken? Ditto. By John G. Stamos I was involved in a recent X (the erstwhile Twitter) exchange with Russ Smith, chief, cook, and bottle
“The Paths We Cross” by Guest Writer Lisa Louis “The Paths We Cross” by guest writer Lisa Louis is a sterling example of the work for which the copiously talented, San Francisco based author is known best: gorgeous, evocative writing on universally relevant subject matter. Greetings RGG readers and subscribers. Got a great one for
Cerebral Heavy Lifting on Social Media? Not Me. Not with a Herniated Prefrontal Cortex, I Don’t. Cerebral heavy lifting on social media? Not me. Not with a herniated prefrontal cortex going for me (and not when the simplest explanation is usually the best, and no explanation is even better). By John G. Stamos Not too
Wendy’s: Portal to a Parallel World Parallel worlds exist! For a wormhole near you, look no further than your neighborhood Wendy’s. By John G. Stamos After being skeptical my entire adult life, I’m now convinced that parallel worlds exist. Theoretical physicists have been looking for tangible evidence of this fact for years, but haven’t yet
Take 2 Glazed Doughnuts (and an A1C Pill) and Call Me in the Morning Overeating is fun, and it’s easy to do! Stroke? Heart disease? Diabetes? Nonsense! Live it up, have a pill, take 2 glazed doughnuts, and call me in the morning! By John G. Stamos Inclusivity is all the rage these days. Its
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Haiku Hijinks and Utter Stupidity Not only is corrupting a venerable written art form reprehensible, it’s really stupid. Sounds exactly like something I would do. By John G. Stamos I am an idiot… One particularly cold and snowy day in early March last year, I was out in my garden, taking in the various elements
Saving the Next Guy from a Dystopian Nightmare As a civic-minded kind of guy, I’m constantly looking out for my fellow citizen. For me, saving the next guy from a dystopian nightmare is always the plan. By John G. Stamos There are certain words that I really hate. I hate the sound of them when
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