Morgan’s Blog

  • A Simple New Year's Resolution: Fun

    There’s a funny thing about our brains (or, more aptly, our minds). It’s that we often get confused about the origin, the journey, and the destination. Just for example, let’s say that once, long ago, you decided you wanted to become a scientist. You thought it would be fun to explore the workings of the […]

  • Which one are you voting for?

    Which one are you voting for this electoral season? If you listen to the ads and the speeches, one guy is going to ruin us all by taking away our rights and freedoms, especially concerning commerce. The other guy is going to ruin us all by taking away our rights and freedoms, especially concerning our […]

  • cynicism and astronauts: death and rebirth of the dreamers

    My friend Rob recently wrote on Facebook: I was seven when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. We were camping with family friends on a plot of land on the shore of Lake George, site of our future summer camp. Dad had car batteries, an inverter, and a small black and white TV. Reception was […]

  • What are you changing into? (and why this explains the horrible economy)

    The title of the post alludes to an old cliché, “the only constant is change”.  Today I had a strong reminder of the importance of this saying – especially in these challenging times. It’s a Sunday. Rarely do I check my email first thing in the morning, because it’s counterproductive to getting real work done […]

  • re-imagining the American Dream

    Today I ran into yet another person who’s dissatisfied with where she’s at in life. The disillusioned seem to make up about 80% or more of the people that I meet or have the opportunity to talk deeply with. Some dissatisfaction can be a good thing… it motivates us to want and achieve more. That’s […]

  • Goal oriented or fun oriented?

    Today, I had fun. For the past few years, whenever I’ve gone on a bike ride, I’ve been goal focused. Mountain biking: distance and elevation. Have I pushed myself hard enough? Road biking: speed. Have I kept up a high enough average pace? How many people have passed me? How many did I pass? Today: […]