Author Archives: BigBill

About BigBill

Stats: Married male boomer. Hobbies: Hiking, woodworking, reading, philosophy, good conversation.

The source of morality (Part 1)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by BigBill

Where does morality come from? I mean, when we think about what’s right, how do we decide? I’m no expert in philosophy, but it seems to me that this is not as simple a question as it might seem, when … Continue reading →

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Is morality situational?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by BigBill

We tend to think that “the right thing” just IS and doesn’t change regardless of circumstances. But think about it for a minute. What’s believed to be moral or “right” in a society DOES change over time. The lyrics from … Continue reading →

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It’s District Assembly time

Posted on June 25, 2011 by BigBill

Last week Cathy and I were walking around Belmont Shore (great casual dining, funky shops and Sweet Jills–the best sweet rolls in Southern California!) and I saw two young couples sitting at an outside table in a cafe. One of … Continue reading →

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The nature of friendship

Posted on June 23, 2011 by BigBill

It occurs to me that there are several kinds of friendships. Or maybe a number of different types of relationships that all get lumped together as friendships. Or maybe it’s just that people define friendship in many different ways. It’s … Continue reading →

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Sense of community or cyber voyeurism?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by BigBill

This whole question of connectedness continues to bounce around in my head. I got an email today from someone I’ve never met, but I’ve now heard from twice. It was by no means an intrusion or unwelcome, just surprising. They … Continue reading →

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Connectivity or anonymity?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by BigBill

I now have a blog, a Twitter account, I have more email addresses than is sensible, I’m on LinkedIn, Facebook, Yammer at work and have a website (which is seriously in need of an overhaul, but that’s a different subject. … Continue reading →

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Hello World!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by BigBill

Not very original first comment, I know but I think it’s appropriate. Seems like everyone in the known universe has a blog so it’s doubtful anyone will actually read this unless of course I’ve specifically sent you here, so I’m … Continue reading →

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