From the monthly archives:

September 2007

Memorize the 10 Commandments

by Dushan on September 11, 2007

In a TV-interview by Stephen Colbert back in June 2006 US-congressman Lynn Westmoreland was asked to name the 10 Commandments. According to this clip (see it on YouTube) he could remember only 3 out of ten. His press secretary later claimed that he actually could remember 7 out of 10 but the video had been [...]

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Shtikl Says Thank You and Talks About Anger

by Dushan on September 5, 2007

Today’s posting has two parts. First I want to say some kind words about people I owe thanks to. Then I will share a wise quote by Benjamin Franklin on the subject of anger.
  
Part 1: Thank You
It is time for Shtikl to say thank you.
I thank Punts & Honza (my Sister & Brother in law) [...]

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Listen to your heart (restrictions apply).

by Dushan on September 2, 2007

Emotions need rational oversight:
1. Listen to your heart…
2. … but follow your brain.
You can suppress your emotions and become a zombie. You can blindly follow your emotions and become a guaranteed failure. Or you can use your emotions as a valuable tool.
In 1989 a Swedish Pop-Duo named “Roxette” published a hit-song called “Listen to [...]

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