In the realm of nostalgia, there are moments and figures that imprint themselves so profoundly upon our lives that their absence feels like a void in our collective memory. The recent passing of Matthew Perry, a core cast member of the beloved show “Friends,” has left many of […]
As I sit down to write this, I find myself grappling with a heavy heart, a whirlwind of emotions, and a touch of exhaustion. I’m tired. It’s not the first time I’ve shared this sentiment with those around me, and I dare say it won’t be the last. […]
What major historical events do you remember? Ah, memory, that enigmatic realm where moments of significance intermingle with the utterly bizarre. As a psychologist, I’m obsessed with and vexxed by memory. As a New Yorker, I’ve lived through my fair share of historical events that have left indelible […]
I haven’t done this in a while. It’s time for me to champion and highlight some wacky and quirky news items. I used to do this with some regularity in the past, but I lost focus. But now the world is too heated, and I need a dark […]
What have you been working on? In the whirlwind of life, I often find myself juggling what feels like a thousand tasks, both big and small. It’s a circus act, and I’m the ringmaster trying to maintain a semblance of order. So, when asked, “What have you been […]
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. In the wild and whimsical world of hypotheticals, where “failure” is just a word in the dictionary rather than a potential stumbling block, the possibilities are as boundless as the sky. So, let’s embark on a […]
In the colorful tapestry of our lives, there are days that bear the weight of superstitions, days that evoke a sense of foreboding, and for me, one such day is Friday the 13th. It’s a date that carries with it a legacy of fears and superstitions for many, […]
What skill would you like to learn? Today, truly permit me to sound like a psychologist. In the ever-evolving journey of life, there are countless skills I’d like to learn. I’ve already learned many. Some useful (i.e. how to tell if soneone is lying) and some not so […]
I felt like a melody today. I was in a poetic state of mind. I woke up knowing that a tempest is brewing. I woke up bothered, more so than usual, by inauthenticity. Here is what is spinning in my mind. In a world of plastic smiles and […]
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? Sigh. As I sat here for eight hours interacting via a screen, I pondered the implications. Picture this: A world without computers. It sounds like the stuff of dystopian novels or the premise of a sci-fi thriller. But […]