Insights, quotes, musings, words to live by
April 17, 2020
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While deep down I have no doubts that as a collective we’ll emerge from this pandemic stronger and more resilient, accepting the fact that the price being paid is counted in human lives is a bitter pill to swallow.
July 13, 2018
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Expressing in a written form why I love libraries has been on my mind for quite some time. Being a faithful – and frequent – user of the library services for most of my life, I feel it’s the least I can do to say a meaningful thank-you. Who knows, maybe by stating that I…
July 5, 2017
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Reading a well-written column is a treat. But reading a column that inspires you to examine your beliefs and do some soul-searching is a true delicacy. “The Last Lecture” column by Chris Peterson struck a chord with me. Firstly, by reminding the name and legacy of late Randy Pausch, a charismatic computer science professor. Mr…
May 18, 2017
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When we experience a strong reaction, it usually means some of our core values are being challenged. In this post I talk about my visceral reaction to the claim that happy introverts are a rare occurrence, unlike happy extroverts, who are quite common. Cognition Rules I’d like to think of myself as a rather reasonable…
August 17, 2016
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Pondering which quote will convey my thoughts about this so-called milestone birthday that’s upon me, I turned – again – to Dr. Seuss. He had a way of capturing the essence of authenticity without falling for pathos. Today is your day of all days. Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is…