I woke up wondering what ever happened to Concrete Blonde There was a time, not so long ago but long enough, that one could buy 12 CD (compact discs) for a penny or so. Or you could get 12 CDs for the price of one. Do any […]
Quentin Tarantino: Bring in the Pooper Scooper When Pulp Fiction first hit the movie theaters many years ago, everyone in my generation was enthralled. Every sentence we spoke had a Pulp Fiction quote in it. For instance, “Any time of the day is a good time for pie“ […]
Early to Rise-Longer to work Early birds-which I am notoriously noted to be-are supposed to get the worm. Yum. I generally rise at 5:45am, give or take 35 minutes. I love being up early and being able to get 100 things done before most humans are up. The […]
I now realize I should have used the restroom Yesterday, I was in a meeting with a bunch of psychologists that was beyond frustrating. Egos were inflated to the point that it was hard to breathe in the room. You would think there would be compassion and ability […]
Championship and the fabric of our being I love mentoring staff. That has always been what has motivated me in my management positions. Even as the “big” boss, I try to find time to mentor and grow staff. However, it always is a delicate balance. You can’t mentor […]
What the duck moments in the workplace: Losing and regaining my zen I am a fairly calm person in the workplace. meaning, i do not get rattled too easily. I am a fierce advocate and take firm stances, but i am easy-going and approachable. It is part of […]
The Varied Pictures of me in the eyes across the city streets and trains The Cure noted long ago in their angst-riddled voice “I’ve been looking so long at these pictures of you, that I almost believe that they’re real.” It is a haunting song that has reverberated […]
I traveled to a mystical timezone There very well could be too much caffeine in my bloodstream these days. When I lived in New York, I would start ingesting coffee and soda (simultaneously) at around 5:30am and end by 10:30am. Nowadays, I drink coffee at 6:30am, 9:00am and […]
Rise above the purr to bask in the delight to dream to purr to live if only the ghosts would be forthright and haunt another scream let one be in the blur for that is to live tinker tinker tinker with the light the ghosts always cast an […]
Permit me a rant aimed at mean-spirited researchers: As I walk the line As you know I am a research psychologist by training. However, I am not one in the everyday world of craziness. I have had the chance lately to work with a crazy group of psychologists […]