Tag Archives: philosophy

How little things really change – just ask Socrates

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Jane Fritz

Fairly recently I started following an interesting blog that provides quotes from famous or quasi-famous people nearly every day. Extensive collections of quotes. Wow, there are so many observations and admonitions that have been made over the years by so … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering | Tagged inspiration, knowledge, philosophy, reflection, Socrates, wisdom | 35 Comments

If I could turn back time – for peace, for love, …, for dinosaurs?

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Jane Fritz

At the beginning of this year I accepted a challenge from fellow blogger John Persico, who writes the thought-provoking blog, Aging Capriciously. I committed to writing on 3 topics of John’s choosing, and in return he’d write on 3 that … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering | Tagged Cher, dinosaurs, history, If I could turn back time, leadership, Margaret MacMillan, Ming Dynasty, peace, philosophy, war | 57 Comments

Thoughtful Thursday: Do it anyway!

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Jane Fritz

I love the many positive quotes that regularly come my way on Facebook, for which I am always grateful. One that appeared in my newsfeed last week (thanks, Randy) caught my attention sufficiently for me to google for further background. … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughtful Thursday | Tagged inspiration, Kent M. Keith, Mother Theresa, Paradoxical Commandments, philosophy | 26 Comments

Everything happens for a reason, or so they say

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Jane Fritz

This quote by inspirational-advice author Harvey Mackay appeared in one of my social media feeds recently, and at the time I didn’t pay much attention except to think that it was pretty much platitudes, but platitudes that I agreed with. … Continue reading →

Posted in Just wondering | Tagged changing jobs, everything happens for a reason, Harvey Mackay, inspiration, new life, opportunity, philosophy | 27 Comments

Today is for Introverts. Finally.

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Jane Fritz

This was the header of a promo email I received the other day: ‘Today is for Introverts. Finally.’ As the member of a family that includes many proud introverts (including me), I couldn’t help but be intrigued. It turns out … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics, Life stories, Odds and Ends | Tagged Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Charles Darwin, Eleanor Roosevelt, famous introverts, Gandhi, introverts, Mandela, philosophy, psychology, Rosa Parks, World Introvert Day | 52 Comments

Is artificial intelligence really artificial?

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Jane Fritz

This term the philosophy group I belong to is tackling the philosophy of artificial intelligence (AI). I know, who would ever imagine that anyone would even think of the possibility of the philosophy of AI?! Well, one thing I’ve learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Just wondering | Tagged Alexa, artificial intelligence, Google Home, intelligence, meaning, philosophy, philosophy of AI, robots, Siri, thinking, understanding | 25 Comments

Thoughtful Thursday: just be there

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Jane Fritz

Nothing should be easier, right?

Posted in Thoughtful Thursday, Uncategorized | Tagged caring, inspiration, making a difference, philosophy, reaching out | 17 Comments

The Charles Schulz philosophy is a good reminder for us all

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Jane Fritz

The Charles Schulz Philosophy* The following quiz explains the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder them. Just keep reading and you’ll get the point. 1. … Continue reading →