Random Thoughts

About the Book

A question frequently asked of a man, and usually by a woman, is “What are you thinking?”  It is a question that is asked when in those quiet moments a man is in deep thought, staring into the distance. The thought may last a few fleeting seconds, or it can live on for several minutes, but a perceptive woman will usually catch that far away look immediately.

“Random Thoughts” is a revealing look into those unspoken thoughts that most men carry in their minds. These are the thoughts born from memories and dreams from childhood to adulthood. They come from unfulfilled wishes, faded dreams and true-life experiences.  Mostly the latter.  Who among us has not gazed upon another man, woman or child who appeared to be in deep thought and wondered what they were thinking.  Yet, when asked, “What are you thinking?” most men will simply reply, “Nothing.”

Men will speak openly to other men and women about business, sports, gambling, movies and a host of other mundane and sometimes boring subjects.  But, when it comes to the real substance of life, the things that are, or were, of monumental proportions in our minds, we often stumble with the words, finding it difficult to articulate.  So, rather than stumble, we simply say, “nothing.”  The reason is because what is so important in ones mind seems to shrink to insignificance when put into words, and they may make us sound foolish or childish.  No man likes to feel childish.

Herein are the things men ponder, but rarely discuss.  Some of the written thoughts are no more than a few lines, but so compelling they will make you stop and reread in order to give full consider to the passage.  Other thoughts go into greater detail, but each thought will give you a glance through the author’s eyes regarding what men really think about, and yet will rarely talk about to any great degree.  Not speaking of such things is the one common thread that runs through all men, tying them together.

Within these pages, the private unspoken thoughts are transformed into words that can be understood and hopefully given the consideration they deserve. Not everyone will relate to all the thoughts within the book, but everyone will relate to some of the thoughts.

About the Author

About the author; he recently took early retirement from a successful newspaper career that spanned forty years. During his career he was in management positions several major daily newspapers, winning numerous awards from the New Jersey Press Association, the Florida Press Association and the other National newspaper organizations. Presently living in Lake Mary, Florida, he is pursuing his desires to writing and is presently working on several other manuscripts including one about his career in newspapers, which is a satirical look at the five newspapers where he worked, and the industry as a whole.