Category Archives: Observations

Proud to be an American

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Bill Kasal

Everyday, in many ways, I am reminded of the kindness of others.  While there are so many jerks in the world, and worse, the goodness of people is confirmed to me on a daily basis. Recently, a friend who had … Continue reading →

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No Exaggeration!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Bill Kasal

It isn’t usually good for anyone to use absolutes in conversation.  It is ineffective in arguments and, basically, does no good in any conversation.  Accusations like, “You always…” or “I never…” are rarely true and are not constructive in any … Continue reading →

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Following My First Instinct

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Bill Kasal

With the way our economy has been, I seem to notice more and more homeless people, holding their cardboard signs, begging at intersections or off ramps.  I’m not sure if there are actually more of them of late or that—due … Continue reading →

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Still hanging on…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Bill Kasal

Outside my window at Starbucks this moment are two Palo Verde trees in full Spring bloom.  Each Spring here in the desert, their yellow blossoms are one of my favorite sights. For those in the East, Spring is a sign … Continue reading →

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Living in the Moment or Destroying a Pee Chee Folder?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Bill Kasal

We don’t see things as they are; we see things as we are. ~ Anias Nin Thinking has always been my problem.  I spend most of my time thinking and very little of my time being.  And it is my … Continue reading →

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A Bowl of Rice

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Bill Kasal

It has become a cliché to speak of gratitude.  I think most wisdom has become a cliché in our modern, Western society.  I can still hear my mother’s words to me when I was younger to be thankful for what … Continue reading →

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The Sun Also Rises

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Bill Kasal

I know I am aging.  There are many obvious indicators of my advancing years, some with accompanying pain for me… as well as for those of you who must look at me.  And I see, as one of those gauges … Continue reading →

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Floating

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Bill Kasal

As I mentioned in an earlier post, a friend recently commented to me that I am just “floating through life…” as if it were a bad thing. I then questioned if floating through life is really a bad thing?  It … Continue reading →

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