by Phil Houseal | Sep 9, 2026 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy, PR Tips
Sept 9, 2026–I have discovered the secret to defeating Artificial Intelligence, at least in the field of writing. Flaws. First, I apologize to loyal readers, as this column smacks of “inside baseball.” But it addresses a current topic and reveals a larger lesson. As...
by Phil Houseal | Aug 19, 2026 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy
“O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us!” ― Robert Burns Aug 19, 2026–If someone offered advice on how to improve yourself–your personality, your career, your health, your decisions–for free, immediately, would you take it? Probably not....
by Phil Houseal | Aug 12, 2026 | All Articles, Education, History, Philosophy
Aug 12, 2026–I remember the first time someone said to me, “OK, Boomer.” I’m such a Boomer I didn’t realize it was meant as an insult, apparently referring to someone out of touch with today’s younger generation. Wait until they learn that mocking the older generation...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 15, 2026 | All Articles, Education, History, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
July 15, 2026–“Edna” taught all of us in the office how to walk. Step… step… breathe. Step… step… breathe. She demonstrated, walking across the lobby, pausing to inhale sharply every two steps. We had to wipe off our smiles when she reached the...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 8, 2026 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy
July 8, 2026–If the early birds gets the worm, they can have it. I’ve noticed a pattern where people get punished for completing a task too soon, and suffer no consequences for finishing a thing too late, or not at all. This chaps me, because I love getting projects...
by Phil Houseal | Jun 17, 2026 | All Articles, Education, Food, History, Philosophy
June 17, 2026–What substance found naturally on earth caused mankind to go to war, forge new trade routes, and walk past chocolate chip cookies in a bakery? I give you salt. This substance must once have seemed to hold magical properties. It could be used to enhance...
