LIFE’S PURPOSE: FAITH VERSUS REASON
What is the purpose of life? Where does religion fit into this determination? Where does logic and reason come into play? Do the answers to these questions dictate a certain form of government? Read More …
Tag: David Dixon Lentz
MUSIC QUICK & DIRTY
Major and minor musical chords and scales are compared. Dominant seventh chords in rhythm and blues and rock and roll are aslo described and explained. Examples on piano and guitar. David Dixon Lentz discusses. First musical blog post and video at reasonandbalance.com, Read More …
Running the Pittsburgh Marathon abbrev
Yes, we did a second video. This one is about half as long as the War and Peace version but still full of the most important information. After all everyone is pressed for time these days. At long last we lined up and ran the Pittsburgh Marathon. We’ve been trying to run the Dick’s Sporting Read More …
MARATHON TRAINING WRAP UP
Hooray ! At long long last training is complete. Well at least we accomplished most of our training goals. So, we are off to Pittsburgh, but not without some nagging questions. Will we line up at the right weight? Are we suffering from any lingering dings or injuries? What will the weather in Pittsburgh Read More …
10 Plus Days til Marathon
Here’s our latest installment. Just a little over a week to go until the Dick’s Sporting Goods 2019 Pittsburgh Marathon. This is for everyone but Senior runners can benefit the discussion by David Dixon Lentz who will attempt to finish the marathon at the age of 64 years, 10 months. Senior running, Read More …
4 Weeks Until Marathon
Here’s the latest on our Dick’s Sporting Goods 2019 Pittsburgh Marathon Training. Only four weeks to go. Big challenges lie ahead. But we are still intending to line up and run it. In this video we talk about our latest physical and mental challenges and what we intend to do about them. Time is short. Read More …
The Fed, Interest Rates and GDP
Here’s a video that directly addresses how the Federal Reserve Board sets interest rates in an attempt to bolster employment, stave off excessive inflation and stabilize long term interest rates. David Dixon Lentz discusses the inter-relationship between fiscal and monetary policy and how they affect Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Of course, no discussion is complete Read More …
Weight Loss, Exercise and Running
Everyone wants to lose weight. Can you feast and overindulge. Can the elderly still stay active? Here’s one way to do it. …from someone who is….let’s just say…older than 59…. A diet that is very easy to understand. It allows for an indulgent “feast” day. But one must be willing to fast as well. Moderate Read More …
The Brothers Karamazov v Rao’s Solution
[Book Reviews/Analysis.] Dostoevsky’s classic novel,”The Brothers Kazamarov”, really goes to heart of what this website is about. Faith versus reason. Ancient assumptions, articles of faith, (and sometimes prejudicial ones at that) versus what can be discerned through rational, objective and scientific analysis based on an objective determination of the facts. In contrast to the often Read More …
2018 First Half Wrap Up
[Analysis.] A quick review of the first half of the year 2018. We provide an assessment of the stock market. We touch on the recent Supreme Court union dues case (Janus), we note the relevance of Rao’s Solution and, ever mindful of the need for “balance” we address our personal health and do….ahem….72 pushups….yes Read More …