After over a decade in the non-profit world I have met quite a cast of characters. I have heard it all as well. There have been instances in the past where I would be talking to a colleague on a call when all of a sudden […]
We are three full weeks into the New Year. By the way, when do we stop wishing people a happy new year? I tend to keep going until February 1st. Then, it’s back to the same old greetings grind. If I want to be snarky, I may […]
There is a whole lot of purging going on these days. Everywhere you look, someone is purging something. Apparently, the Kremlin purged itself of suspected spies. Meanwhile, the city of San Francisco forced Air B & B to purge certain illegal listings. Two weeks ago, my body decided […]
Round and round they go and where they will land nobody knows. They often looked odd getting onto the amusement park ride. Well, rather, others looked at them oddly. Which was uncool since people looked at them oddly due to their age. He was 101 and she 102. Not that […]
Recently someone asked me what are my favorite bands or rather what do I listen to. I told him that I listen to mostly everything. My tastes are eclectic. I like rock, pop, alternative, hip hop and so on. Music can speak to your soul in […]
He missed out on the fireworks He missed out on the dizziness He missed out on the two-step He missed out on life Buried in tediousness Buried in his anxiety Buried in the concerns of others Buried and sullied Sadly, there was no turning back Rooted and rotted […]
It is a new year, the first month of 12 to come, and we are at the mid-way point on said month. Everything is new, shiny, and intriguing. Well, arguably not everything. However, in my rosy, ruby outlook, it’s all shiny and full of possibilities. While much […]
Have you done a Buzzfeed or Facebook quiz lately? know that the majority of those online quizzes are silly, non-scientific adventures that are meant to sell you something or get your information for a marketing database. I know that and as a psychologist I am not offended […]
Don’t turn away from yourself in the mirror You can see yourself and be zen No need to pretend to be someone else They wouldn’t care anyway The false prophets just want to rip you apart But can’t even be true to a centipede in the mud You […]
Paranoia There are eyes everywhere There are bad whispers in the ears There are palpitations at every turn Need to rest the brain Mute the buttons Sew a new song The eyes dart to and from No rest till there’s no more The bloodied fingers are too salty […]