by Rupe | Mar 21, 2018 | Social-Race Issues
Black boys raised in America, even in the wealthiest families and living in some of the most well-to-do neighborhoods, still earn less in adulthood than white boys with similar backgrounds, according to a sweeping new study that traced the lives of millions of children.
Source: Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys
My Comments: Not too surprised by this at all. The struggle continues and standing by to be blamed for being in our condition.
by Rupe | Mar 4, 2018 | Money Matters
When viewed through a business-cycle lens, the current economy is showing signs of both mid- and late-cycle dynamics.
Source: Where Are We in ‘The Cycle’?
My Comments: A really good primer on the business by Karen Wallace of MStar.
by Rupe | Feb 21, 2018 | Deep Thoughts, philosophy-religion, Reflections
One morning, my father died at home. I awoke to a call for help – my name shouted once, loudly, desperately, fearfully, by my mother – ran into my parents’ bedroom, and found my father convulsing in the throes of a massive heart attack. His body bucked on a deadly trampoline, his chest heaved, spittle flecked his lips and the sides of his mouth as he desperately sought to fill his lungs with air.
Source: Dread accompanies me through life but it is not without consolation
My Comments: A really good exploration of in the inner self.
by Rupe | Feb 18, 2018 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
Old age demands to be taken very seriously–and it usually gets its way. It’s hard to be cavalier about a time of life defined by loss of vigor, increasing frailty, rising disease risk and falling cognitive faculties. Then there’s the unavoidable matter of the end of consciousness and the self–death, in other words–that’s drawing closer and closer. It’s the rare person who can confront the final decline with flippancy or ease. That, as it turns out, might be our first mistake.
Source: The Secrets to Living a Longer and Better Life
My Comments: A bit lengthy but interesting read.
by Rupe | Feb 12, 2018 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
Even when you’re not in the mood
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get in shape, now comes the hard part: sticking with it. This is the time when many of us begin to see our efforts derailed by an array of obstacles, including jobs, family responsibilities, a dislike of exercise or simple inertia.
Source: How to Build Self Discipline To Exercise
My Comments: I have used a few of these techniques in my fitness life. It is not easy to form good fitness habits, so any help one can get to nail it down should be welcomed.
