Caught Red-Handed and Presumed Guilty

There is an insatiable desire for most people when it comes to crime stories.  From the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby to Watergate, the Manson murders, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, the death of JonBenet Ramsey, the O.J. Simpson trial, the case against Heidi Fleiss, the conviction of Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault and rape,Continue reading “Caught Red-Handed and Presumed Guilty”

Who Is That on the Phone?

John 10 There’s a phrase that is used to describe something really good or inventive.  That phrase is “best thing since sliced bread”.  Since sliced bread has been available since the 1920s, most of us don’t know life without sliced bread.  There are other things that we can relate to along those lines.  Best thingContinue reading “Who Is That on the Phone?”

From One Cracked Pot to Another

John 9 In the early 1980s a book was published that became and remained a New York Times bestseller for many months.[i]  It was written by a conservative Jewish rabbi and was titled, “Why Bad Things Happen to Good People”.  I bought the book back when it was first released and delved right in toContinue reading “From One Cracked Pot to Another”

Living on the Edge

John 5 I’ve always been fascinated by the inner workings of a clock or watch. Back in the 1980’s I wanted a Swatch watch that had a clear face so that the gears were visible. (Yes, I know that statement dates me!)  I am intrigued by how the separate gears fit together to cause other gearsContinue reading “Living on the Edge”