http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress Philosophical thoughts from an old man. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:31:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For those that don't know about history...... here is a condensed version... Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter. The two most important ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/condensed-american-history-lesson/ From I was a kid, I've listened to Eddie Arnold with a great deal of pleasure.  He was truly one of the best performers in country music. Back before he was big, he was playing at a theater in California; and needed a second guitar.  My dad, George Morgan, played backup ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/eddie-arnold-may-he-rest-in-peace/ If only... Seems like I say that a lot, nowadays.  I guess it comes with gettin' as old as I am.  After all, as I've said before, I'm two weeks older'n dirt. I'm gonna try to get some of the 'if onlies' out of my system.  Basically, they're bad decisions that I've ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/if-only/ I have been posting about what I call the rules of life.  Actually, they aren't rules, because rules can be broken.  No, these are immutable facts.  You may ignore them, just as you probably ignore many other things; but that does not change them or the way that they affect ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/clarification/ However, I think I'd rather be having a Feliz Navidad... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/merry-christmas/ There is a TV ad running that strongly suggests that one should choose one's mate by his/her credit score.  Anyone who is tempted to take that advice should also be aware of the Golden Rule: "He/she who has the gold makes the rules.".  A good prenuptial agreement is also to ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/an-aside-to-the-rules/ I read quite a bit since my heart attack; and, sometimes, I pick up things that make a lot of sense.  "If it harms none, do it.  Protect the weak from the strong." is one such thing.  Think about it... Rule # 1: You are responsible for your own happiness.  But what ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/implementing-the-rules-of-life/ I have found that there some rules involved in living.  If you follow them, you will find your life changing for the better; and you will prosper (sometimes, in spite of yourself). Rules: You are responsible for your own happiness. You can change yourself; but you cannot change someone else. Life is not necessarily ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/rules-of-life/ Perhaps one of the most dangerous bacteria in the world afflicts about one-third of Americans.  It has been linked to gastric lymphoma and adenocarcinoma.  The most common symptom of Helicobacter Pylori infection is what the TV calls GERD, or Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease. What many people do not know; and, for ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/dangerous-bacteria/ Have you stopped for a moment to appreciate the brave men and women who gave up their lives, limbs, and, sometimes, their future health and welfare so that you don't speak Japanese or German, today? Many thousands died during WW II, even more lost limbs or were otherwise crippled.  There were ... http://www.robertdmorgan.com/blog/wordpress/today-is-pearl-harbor-day/