Author Archives: NYAI

Sometimes I think. Sometimes I remember, and consider what happened in the past, and what might happen in the future. I’m not sure that is always the healthiest or the most reasonable thing to do. Some people say: “Live in … Continue reading →

Sometimes life moves quickly, sometimes it moves slowly, and sometimes, not at all. Back in high school, or perhaps more likely, junior high, you could ask your friend to ask her friend if she likes you, or if she likes-likes … Continue reading →

I am not old, but then again, I am no longer what one could call a young man. When I was younger, I was fortunate to spend time with some terrific women – intelligent, energetic, lovely to behold. I was … Continue reading →

In order to survive, one must have some measure of hope for the future. Whether it’s hope for continued “success” (however one might define it), or hope for “success”, or hope for the future of (and for) one’s children, or … Continue reading →

I am in cottage country this week, near a small town.  In that town lives (I think, thanks to internet “research”) a woman I was once involved with (for a short time), and her husband and family. I find myself … Continue reading →

For some people, this will fall into the “well, duh” category. Sometimes, when one has lost one’s optimism, it’s easy to let things slide – paperwork, housework, things you should do. Don’t do that. Because as time goes on, the … Continue reading →

I like to think that I’m analytical, that I have some depth of understanding, that I have some intellectual capacity that sometimes allows me to “rise above”. Apparently, I’m not. I continue to be surprised by how much external factors … Continue reading →