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 […]
Greetings, my whimsical and word-loving friends! Every year, I pick a word to encapsulate what the year will be about. I’ve chosen the words “joy” and “whimsy” in the past. And, those were great words. The thing is that the word “joy” can take many forms. So, I […]
As I sit down to write this, I can’t help but feel a sense of surprise that October is upon us once again. It’s a month that arrives with the rustle of fallen leaves and the crisp embrace of autumn’s chill, carrying with it the promise of change […]
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