WE are in this together and better by our diversity…Let’s ponder the important things in world we live in—Nothing to be assumed as absolute or sacred—Some thoughts may touch you others may not…take what is useful and ponder the rest …..Never Fear The Dream
Recent Articles…
Thank you Alcalde….
A shout out to the editors and staff at Alcalde, TexasExes alumni magazine (May/June 2026). Thank you very much……. NeverFearTheDream W. C. Barron simplebender.com
A Republic of Appearances
Betrayal should hurt. It should burn a little, especially when it is a betrayal of what we once believed ourselves to be. Somewhere along the way, we began mistaking the appearance of greatness for greatness itself. We wrapped ourselves in gilded tapestry, built elaborate spectacles, polished the veneer—and hoped no one would notice the tarnish…
The Hidden Engine: Incentives Drive American History
History reveals incentives as key drivers behind events.
Inspirational Thoughts….
Reader Favorite Posts…
Recognition Heals—and Then Hustles
Acknowledgment fosters trust and loyalty in leadership but can lead to manipulation and uncritical allegiance.
Political Soteriology: The Desperate Search for a Political Messiah
Political soteriology shifts salvation from spirituality to public action, promoting a political messiah and immediate power–without real salvation
When Bonds Become Bondage
Bonds can empower or restrict us, affecting identity and thought; challenge them for true freedom.
Credibility: The Fragile Currency of Character
Credibility, once vital, now erodes through convenience and deceit. Leaders need to uphold integrity and personal responsibility to regain trust.
Rediscover Your First Nature: Beneath the Vener of Your Second
First nature reflects innate qualities; second nature embodies learned behaviors.
Life’s Continuance
Life continues in many ways…look at your hands and know your family is always with you
Books…
Joy in Alzheimer’s: My Mom’s Brave Walk into Dementia’s Abyss explores the emotional, spiritual, and cognitive dimensions of dementia through the lens of a son, engineer, and caregiver. It pairs clinical insight with compassion to remind readers that love remains even when memory fades and offers many personal insights and lessons learned. Alzheimer’s doesn’t erase the person; it erases their map of themselves. Love must learn to navigate by memory’s stars.
ISBN 979-8-9987695-1-1
Lap Around the Sun: Daily Steps Forward offers one reflection for each day of the year—short, grounded insights that merge Stoic, Zen, Asian, African and humanist philosophies. It’s designed as a quiet daily companion for thinkers, doers, and dreamers seeking perspective amid the noise of modern life. Each year is a lap, not a finish line. Each day a step forward. The race is not against time, but toward meaning.
ISBN 979-8-9987695-3-5
Both books are available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine booksellers.
About…
William C. Barron is a published author of numerous technical articles and a regular guest columnist in regional news outlets. This blog (simplebender.com) has garnered an international readership. He is a graduate of The University of Texas and now a retired petroleum engineer. William has decades of global experience, having worked professionally in three continents–above the Arctic Circle and below the Equator. He is a seasoned endurance athlete. William has represented the U.S.A. at multiple ITU Duathlon World Championships, completed the Boston Marathon, and finished several Half-Ironman and Full Ironman events. He is also the author of Joy in Alzheimer’s: My Mom’s Brave Walk into Dementia’s Abyss and Lap Around the Sun: Daily Steps Forward.
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