Total control.
Total control. Have you ever visited a commercial seaport? It is an incredible sight from the outside: massive ships arriving and departing, cargo being moved by huge…
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It’s a delicate subject these days.
It’s a delicate subject these days. There are topics of conversation that are inappropriate under certain circumstances—so-called "delicate" subjects—where some people might…
Everything is normal on Mars—no problems.
Everything is normal on Mars—no problems. You know, if you look at life through the lens of sci-fi movies, Mars is perhaps the only place where there are no problems. Yes…
Forgotten Toys.
Forgotten Toys. Things that were once our dreams sometimes suddenly slip from memory; yet, years later, you might pull a dusty box of toys out of the closet and recall the sheer…
A craving for fresh air.
A craving for fresh air. When people are stuck in an enclosed space—whether it’s an apartment, an office, or a factory floor—for a long time, they naturally want to go somewhere…
Plans for the future.
Plans for the future. Planning is a crucial part of any business, whether it involves industrial manufacturing or something less imposing. It is standard practice for companies…
One cannot grasp the ungraspable—but where is the limit?
One cannot grasp the ungraspable—but where is the limit? There is a wise saying, "One cannot grasp the ungraspable," yet no one has provided precise instructions on how to do…
A festive kind of chill in the soul.
A festive kind of chill in the soul. When people speak of someone having a "coldness in their soul," it usually bodes ill; the phrase describes those who lack empathy for the…
A twilight that stirs the imagination.
A twilight that stirs the imagination. Have you ever been in a deep, dense forest at night? No, I don’t mean casual night walks; there is little pleasure in those, and they…
A tough choice.
A tough choice. Do you like situations where you have to choose between one thing and another? I’ve never liked it—especially when I’m advised not to rush into a decision. It…