Author Archives: Christopher Tietjens

A question for the NYT Book Review readers, among others: How frequently is the mere purchase of a book mistaken for the appropriation of its contents?    Schopenhauer (paraphrased)


Kim Jong Un – The Millennials’ First Head of State


Baby Boomers need a rebranding ala the Millennials and the Greatest Generation: Euthanasials – the generation that had to be put down because they wouldn’t die naturally.


As a rule, never question the intelligence of a client who was smart enough to hire you.


I will retire when forced to pre-board.


Similar thoughts on 30+ years as a fulfillment consultant:

“I am quite content to go down to posterity as a scissors and paste man.” ~ J. Joyce


When asked, I say I’m a fulfillment consultant. “You?” is the response of anyone who has not just met me.


“To live is to lose ground.” E.M. Cioran

Not that he doesn’t have a point, I’m just trying to cut my losses.


“If I’d known I was gonna live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself. ” ~ E. Blake, G. Burns or M. Mantle


I now find myself forgetting acts that I would never forgive.