The Experiment That Is “Mankind”

The Experiment That Is “Mankind”

The Experiment That Is “Mankind” – The arrogance of humanity is surpassed only by the ignorance and greed in which we languish. I acknowledge that millions of good, hard working people and organizations work tirelessly every day to attempt to make the world a better place. Without them we would already have tipped over the abyss. However – the experiment that is “mankind” – is failing fast. Oh – we’ve had opportunities to be glorious – to prove that we are smart enough to learn from our mistakes!

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 15, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 15, 2004

I’m A Genius

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 15, 2004 – Perhaps ‘genius’ is too strong a word, but I’m unbelievably pleased with myself today. In keeping with yesterday’s decision to try and deep six my anger and disappointment over my crashed computer, I decided to be proactive and get my third floor computer running to back-up documents and print out a hard copy of my August writing.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 14, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 14, 2004

Looking For The Positive

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 14, 2004 – Somewhere in the midst of the negative things that have occurred in my life in July and August rests a message or an opportunity. I’m simply not seeing it yet. Well, to be honest, I haven’t been looking for it – I’ve been too busy spewing vitriol to the four winds and whining at every turn. Not a pretty site.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 13, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 13, 2004

And Then My Teeth Fell Out

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 13, 2004 – July was not a good month and I can’t say that the start of August has been a breeze either. However – I’ve had a couple of weeks off and now I’m officially back to work (sort of) – except I only have a partial computer system to work with – it’s up and running in limited fashion, so here I sit – typing.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 12, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 12, 2004

Teeth 2

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 12, 2004 – Today was my second visit to the dentist in my quest for a “Crest” smile. I wasn’t looking forward to it one bit and I wasn’t disappointed. It was a dreadful five hours. The lovely Elizabeth wasn’t there to assist Peter today, replaced instead by Frances a new dental hygienist.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 11, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 11, 2004

Adrift

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 11, 2004 – So how am I doing without my computer? NOT very well it seems. I’m feeling totally aimless – unfocussed and scattered. I know I have client E-mails that are going unanswered and as the middle of the month fast approaches, I have no newsletters ready to send out and no new articles for my monthly column Tricks of the Trade.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 10, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 10, 2004

The Dreaded Telephone Call

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 10, 2004 – It’s back to work for me this morning after a two week break, which incidentally wasn’t nearly long enough. My pager has been turned on and the phone calls started at nine o’clock sharp. “How was your holiday Roe? – now I have this problem I’d like you to handle for me.” “Can you book an appointment for tomorrow at noon – no eleven isn’t convenient for me, if you could just re-arrange your schedule it would be great”.