Miscellaneous Ramblings of an Old Man - Part Six

I am approaching the 12th year of “The Miscellaneous Ramblings of an Old Man.” I started the Ramblings when I was a young 72. I stopped writing them in 2017.

The “Ramblings” are, as the title would suggest, the random thoughts that enter the mind of an old guy. Mostly one-liners that cover life in general and any other fleeting thoughts that manage to navigate my diminishing mental faculties.

The Ramblings took on a life of their own, receiving many views and comments. Some of the comments provoked “lively” discussions.

This post is a collection of past “Ramblings.”

A quote from Theoretical physicist Steve Hawkings – “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.”

Have you noticed that when a conversation starts with- “with all due respect,” it tends to go downhill from there?

I’m curious – when is old enough to know better supposed to kick in – I don’t think I’m there yet.

I have been in the profession for decades, and every time I think I have seen or heard the dumbest thing I have ever seen or heard, someone proves me wrong.

Don’t assume malice for what stupidity can explain.

Patience is inversely proportional to age.

My ability to remember song lyrics from the ’50s and ’60s far exceeds my ability to remember why I walked into the kitchen.

Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it.

If you want the rainbow, you must endure the rain.

“Indignation,” Marshall McLuhan once said, “endows the idiot with dignity.”

Don’t mistake intelligence for knowledge. I have met many people with more degrees than a thermometer but zero common sense.

Facebook – The place where many have answers to questions that no one has asked.

If you want a career, I suggest taking advice from those with one, and posting on Facebook is not a career.

I worked into my late 70s and was asked why you are still working at that age. The answer is simple – because it’s not work – it’s fun. If you feel that what you do every day is work, I suggest changing your profession.

When it comes to training – don’t mistake adrenaline/entertainment for education.

I am a fan of the Tom Clancy books; years back, when I read “Threat Vector,” I came to the conclusion that we need Jack Ryan as president.

Speaking of politics, it would be a novelty to have this country’s fiscal policy managed by someone who has been compelled to earn a living.

It would be great if those who make the laws concerning health care actually had to abide by them.

Teach a man to fish, and he will eat for life – give him someone else’s fish, and he will vote for you.

While you only live once, I can confirm that once is enough if you work it right.

I’m so old that I remember when Executive Protection meant protecting executives – WOW.

Instead of making a better planet for our children – How about we make better children for our planet?

If you think that as you get older, there is nothing left to learn the hard way -you are wrong.

I may have to get old, but I never have to grow up.

Facebook has convinced me more than ever that George Bernard Shaw was correct: “Youth is wasted on the young.”

The new overused word in the industry is networking – keep in mind that Networking and Socializing are not the same. Networking requires that people who offer job opportunities be present.