by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 13, 2016 | Health, People, Philosphy |
Once in a while we are removed from our normal mental and physical routines. For me, the removal came as the result of a bi-lateral hernia operation. For those that know me, I have moved at a fast pace since I emerged from my mother’s womb. I walk fast, eat fast...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 11, 2016 | Philosphy |
Today David Bowie died. It is a sad day—but in his passing I have been placed in a reflective mood—thinking about his life and creations. There is not much I can add to the volumes of recollections, memories and stories being posted all over the news sites and the...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 23, 2015 | Philosphy |
I find “top ten” list this time of year to be less than blissful. I find them relentlessly banal. Anyone who has spent the year paying any attention at all will already know what is best for the year. At this time of year, the publishers of websites,...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 22, 2015 | People, Philosphy |
Last night I had a particularly vivid dream about my late father. Dad was a car mechanic for decades, then a home builder for several years before he retired. My two brothers and I worked in our father’s Texaco station in Fort Smith, Arkansas from the...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 18, 2015 | Art, Cultural, Philosphy, Travel |
For a long time, I have been a man on the run—not in the criminal sense. I have a wanderlust that, until now, has been seemingly insatiable. Over the years my travels have been both professional and personal. For about 35 years, the majority of the time spent...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 17, 2015 | Philosphy |
Today, in a year I can’t disclose, my wife was born. In November of 1987, I had my first date with her. I was, how do they say: “poor as a church mouse.” I was slowly emerging from two personal crisis—divorce and ridding myself of some bad habits. I...
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