Friday JohnKu for Week’s End

August 15, 2014August 8, 2014 ~ John W. Howell ~ 16 Comments

Friday is here at last. Seems like an eternity since Wednesday but that ‘s how it goes in the scheme of things. Sometimes the weeks go by in a flash and sometimes it feels like a five-day root canal. Unless you have a secret answer I have not been able to pinpoint just what makes time fly or standstill. It has to be all mental. Of course, I could think of occasions when time would fly and others where it would stand still. The time fly one is easy. Picture falling on a subway track and there is no way out except to run to an egress door which is five hundred feet away. Can you guess how fast the time will fly until the next train arrives? You can bet it is already here with you under it. Okay let’s turn away from that scene and go to one where time moves so slowly it seems to stand still. How about when you accidentally kick over the step-ladder and you are holding on the eve of your house and you have called for help. The help answers to the effect they are coming. How long does it take for them to get there and put the ladder back? Almost forever and just maybe after you thunder down into the hibiscus with a dull thud. The point is; has anyone given us anything more scientific to measure this stuff? Today’s JohnKu (a term coined by Words4jp) deals with science and is titled Answers. Have a nice weekend.

There are questions asked,

On the mystery of life. . .

Many Qs few As

Friday JohnKu and TGIF

July 18, 2014July 12, 2014 ~ John W. Howell ~ 11 Comments

Looks like Friday has hit us once again. It is a very good thing to be smacked by good ol Friday since the weekend is to follow shortly. I guess the best part of Friday is the realization that within a few hours the choices of what to do are right in your hands. During the work week, many of the choices we have are regulated by what needs to be done at work. The weekend gives us a little more freedom, but yet choices may be limited by other factors. The list of things that have to be done around the house is one thing that limits our ability to choose to do something more pleasant. The end result of working is certain neglected jobs at home that need to be done. Some of these jobs include the laundry, the garden, the lawn, the kids events, the visit of the parents, the pet walk, the cooking, the painting, the windows, the cleaning and on and on. It is a wonder we can get any relaxing done. Todays JohnKu (a term coined by Words4jp) talks about our two priorities work and life. I hope you like it.

Work and Life by John W. Howell

Work is number one,

Taking away most of time . . .

Life needs proper chance.

Friday Johnku

June 20, 2014June 20, 2014 ~ John W. Howell ~ 41 Comments

Friday glorious Friday. Yes it’s true another eight hours to freedom. As we all know, freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose. So how did the week go? Was it as productive as you wanted it to be? Was it as hectic? Here sit down and lean back and tell me all about it.

Wouldn’t it be great to have someone who would provide that service? Our loved ones do provide support, but there comes a point where our complaints, no matter how legitimate they may seem to us, sound like whining. It is why I think a service could be very beneficial. You go in. You talk about what bothers you and the service listens and provides you with sympathetic support. Of course the service might be expensive. I’m thinking how much it cost to visit a therapist only to be asked, “how does that make you feel?” Then after tons of money spent there is that divining moment where the therapist says, “that’s where it is at. Isn’t it John?”

To avoid the expense maybe the same effect can be reached at the corner bar. Of course at the bar you will be forced to hear other stories and provide the same sympatric support as you received. In some cases given the troubles you will hear you will be giving an inordinate amount of support relative to what you get back. Maybe a dog is the answer. Our Johnku today explores the concept of sympathy. Hope you like it. Oh and the term Johnku was coined by the wonderful blogger Words4jp.

Trials are faced alone,

Then one too heavy weighs in . . .

Beg for sympathy.