The World Motivation
I spent 23 years in the military. I think I'm in a good position to make those judgments on what is necessary in the military and what is not necessary, without buying a lot of things that would not really add to our security.
“I spent 23 years in the military. I think I'm in a good position to make those judgments on what is necessary in the military and what is not necessary, without buying a lot of things that would not really add to our security.”
— John Glenn · Add
I spent 23 years in the military. I think I'm in a good position to make those judgments on what is necessary in the military and what is not necessary, without buying a lot of things that would not really add to our security.
To me, we have never really exploited our ability in low-Earth orbit.
In the old days, the Soviets were using space as a selling point for communism.
Quite often, while I'm getting up in the morning, I think my warranty is running out on these body parts because it's not working quite the way it used to.
In orbit, you're keyed up and aware of everything going on, every little noise, anything that may have special meaning because of where you are.
As for Twitter, I've found that you have to learn how to make it add value rather than subtract hours from one's day. Certainly, it affords narcissism and distraction.
I rush to add that I find the Web infinitely useful for rustling up information, settling arguments or locating the legends of rock stars.
Alas! if the principles of contentment are not within us, the height of station and worldly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to a man's stature as to his happiness.
Math? Forget about it. If I add four plus eight plus six, I have to count on my fingers. I guess I'm hooked up differently.
You cannot add more minutes to the day, but you can utilize each one to the fullest.