Author Archives: bryan

Definitely not for (1) who I know. And not for (2) my powers of persuasion. Not even for (3) who I am; or for (3a) who I am not. But for (4) what I can do. And for (5) how … Continue reading →

“Things are working out well… …As tough as this was, it’s been a wonderful thing. I think even for the country to watch and for the world to watch.” (Speaking from Houston, after Hurricane Harvey.) “Have a good time, everybody!” … Continue reading →

I have heard, (it seems) all of my life, to prepare for the worst and to hope for the best; I will add “actively” before hope. There are currently many fronts on which I can apply this maxim. Typically I … Continue reading →

Subservient: serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; servile; excessively submissive; obsequious. Obsequious: compliant or deferential; obedient; dutiful; fawning. A desire to control is a natural, human urge. But to work at exercising control over any realm beyond the boundaries … Continue reading →

Today I was walking south on 9th Street and, just before entering one of my lunch launch hunt haunts, I passed what felt like a Mother and her college Daughter. I took note of the daughter, and nodded to Mom … Continue reading →