Stuff I don’t understand

March 8, 2011 Joey Cope 0

Many people consider me to be on top of technology . . . except for that select circle of friends and advisors who know better. While it’s true that I’ll take a small amount of time to look into those problems that arise in the midst of my techno-life, I’m [read more]

The Viola Player

January 5, 2011 Joey Cope 2

Fragments of intensified light burst on his every turn.  His costume – made for the spotlight – took every advantage of the barrage. His song was well-chosen.  It suited his voice and his look.  The audience surged with his presentation.  Clearly, the singer was magnificent.  Yet, as impressive as his [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]

Welcoming the Stranger

December 7, 2009 Joey Cope 4

I had the house to myself.  The football game was a plausible excuse to be doing nothing.  The sun had just pulled below the western horizon and the Christmas lights had responded on cue from the timer whirring on the front porch. I heard a car door shut in front [read more]

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If the shoe fits . . .

May 26, 2009 Joey Cope 4

Last night, a new acquaintance began telling me about his recent experience buying sandles. He walked into a store last week, found a pair that he liked, and then asked the clerk to bring him a size 10-and-a-half and a size 11. He explained that his shoe size was 11 [read more]