"It is the function of creative people to perceive relations between thoughts, or things, or forms of expressions that seem utterly different, and to be able to Connect the seemingly Unconnected".

I turned fifty this year, but most people guess I'm more like thirty-five. I point this out not to brag about my boyish charms, but because my youthful appearance and outlook generally attracts a relatively young circle of friends. My girlfriend is 32, for instance. Thus, being sort of bi-generational has lead me to some interesting observations about my young peers, and in turn about myself, some more lamentable than others.
I don't want to get into a tirade about how the kids can't spell anymo… Continue