What’s something you believe everyone should know. It’s a paradox when people’s focus is on appearances rather than substance. Joining what is the popular movement without dissecting what is at the core. The branding of a product was banned due to concerns from a small fringe group finding it offensive, yet the harmful ingredients toContinue reading “Superficial distractions overtaking awareness”
Author Archives: diestl
To evolve but never let go of your innocence.
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? One day I took my nephews, Michael and Antman to the beach. They were having the best time. Snot running down their faces, sand all over them, wet and damp from the Atlantic Ocean. Not a care in the world. Didn’t care about how theyContinue reading “To evolve but never let go of your innocence.”
Beyond the noise. Critical thinking in a sea of emotion.
There are those with different opinions and ideologies than me and I love to listen and debate. Never attacking. That is what we stand for in the USA. I’m not trying to change anyone’s mindset but to make a clear investigation of my own personal perspective. To use all the tools at my disposal. That’sContinue reading “Beyond the noise. Critical thinking in a sea of emotion.”
Bucket list
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? I would love to embark on a cross-country journey on my motorcycle, accompanied by my pen and camera to capture the experience in a memoir. Though I’ve driven across this vast country several times by car, a motorcycle offers a completelyContinue reading “Bucket list”
A book
What have you been working on? Twenty months ago, I began writing on this blog, which later inspired me to write and self-publish a book. As a photographer, I also incorporated my photography into the book. It’s been quite a journey, and the past couple of months have been spent proofreading and editing. I recentlyContinue reading “A book”
Embrace the challenge
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. Everything that I am capable of. Failure is a lesson that strengthens and enlightens us. It’s empowering. Failure is an opportunity for growth. Life is not a guaranteed not to fail. Failure is part of the equation of life. Failure is an intricateContinue reading “Embrace the challenge”
Keep pushing forward
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? To keep pushing forward. When life gets tough and an unexpected tsunami of bad situations crash into you, keep pushing forward. When the floor underneath your feet is pulled from you and you fall into a deep hole, pull yourself upward and out and keepContinue reading “Keep pushing forward”
Broccoli and Asparagus.
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? When I was younger, didn’t like broccoli and asparagus. Now I love it. c 2024 Chu The Cud All Rights Reserved.
Megalopolis
Just saw Megalopolis and wow, it was not good. If it wasn’t a Francis Ford Coppola film, I would have walked out about thirty minutes in. It was slow, the script was all over the place, no character development, it had holes in the story, disjointed and flat, campy overacting like in a bad comicContinue reading “Megalopolis”
I am, therefore.
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Proud? Was it a choice? I learned who I was by the family that surrounded me. The food, behavior and attitudes. And most importantly, the curiosity of others around me and the differences between them. I’m a mutt. German, Spanish, ItalianContinue reading “I am, therefore.”
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