Space, the First Frontier

February 17, 2011 Joey Cope 2

We don’t know the full story. We know two men came to conflict. Road rage. Things were said. Aggressive actions were taken. Guns were drawn. Shots were fired. A young man died. A number of people have called or stopped by to ask me my thoughts. How could this happen [read more]

A pregnant pause

November 30, 2010 Joey Cope 0

Have you ever had one of those conversations? You know what I’m talking about. Your co-worker sidles up to you and — BAM!!! — out of nowhere comes a little comment that just sits crookedly on top of everything else. And then the engine roars and the fury train screams [read more]

On human achievement

June 17, 2010 Joey Cope 0

I was fascinated by Bill Bryson’s book, “A Short History of Nearly Everything.”  Bridging topics from alchemistry to volcanoes, Bryson spun an entertaining story of scientific discovery, natural oddities, and the often humorous ways that men and women have stumbled through the ages. What I was most taken by was [read more]

Cost-benefit analysis

May 6, 2010 Joey Cope 4

I’ve always wanted to write authoritatively about that phrase, “cost-benefit analysis.”  There are other phrases, too, of course, like gifted banjo player, best-selling author, sought-after inspirational speaker, and retired sky-diver.  All have a common element — I haven’t really invested much time or energy into any of them.  I’ve picked [read more]

The price of reconciliation

May 5, 2010 Joey Cope 3

“Wouldn’t it feel good to be able to be close to your brother again?  To leave all of the baggage of the past?  To celebrate the great memories?  To plan important futures?” She shifted uncomfortably in her chair and instinctively picked up her car keys, signaling her imminent departure.  I [read more]