Monthly Archives: July 2016

Because I am a gentleman

Posted on July 29, 2016 by BigBill

There’s a moral-wrapped-in-a-story I think about when I get all introspective. A century or so ago (well before TV, for sure), couples would get dressed in their finery to “take the evening air” by going for a walk in the … Continue reading →

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First on my list

Posted on July 22, 2016 by BigBill

A while ago I was president of a social club I belong to, and had a monthly column I wrote for our newsletter. In January I put something together about New Year’s resolutions, and I commented on how strange it … Continue reading →

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Why is it important?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by BigBill

What’s so special about leading The Good Life? Why is it important to consider? I think there are two answers to these questions: one inward-facing and another facing outwards, toward society. Facing outwards first, The Good Life makes a positive … Continue reading →

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A good life vs A Good Life

Posted on July 16, 2016 by BigBill

I think it’s important to differentiate between “a good life” and “a Good Life.” Maybe I’m making too much of this; it may be obvious to anyone or even considered a trivial difference but I think the difference is significant. … Continue reading →

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The Good Life revisited

Posted on July 10, 2016 by BigBill

This past week has been both happy and sad. We had family in town; Cathy’s two sisters (and spouses), an aunt and a niece with her family. Several of them stayed with us; the rest stayed fairly close by and … Continue reading →

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