I am a computer programmer.  Whenever you learn a new computer language, the first task is traditionally to write a program that says Hello World!

Task 1 accomplished.

My name is Ralph Koppel.  I am currently 54, married to a wonderful wife  and have two independent adult kids .  I’ll say more about me later.

I will be using this space to share some of my thoughts, primarily on philosophy and politics, but it could be on anything.

Stay tuned.