I love to travel, try new foods, ingest caffeine, and watch political news coverage. A psychologist by training trying to bring a little common sense to it all.
You sat diagonally from me Deeply rooted in your stature My shared distress You treated as if I were flea You sighed and nodded Pushing all non self-referential concerns away Not a bit of caring sweat you dropped Not a moment did you spare to learn of the […]
I know that teen angst-driven shows on television perpetuate the concept of best friends forever (BFFs). Does that exist anymore? We may wonder whether Serena and Blair stay friends, Buffy and Willow, or Rachel and Monica after the cameras have turned off. Another point to ponder nowadays is […]
The psychological and societal annoyances and benefits of Facebook Yes, we know that selfies are all the rage and that they are so five minutes ago. Furthermore, Facebook’s power is on the decline. Or so say its competitors. One main statistic that is used to preach about the […]
Letting it go I was once free but now I have trouble with the act of leaving. I must assess why that it is. I have reached a lot of cross roads in my life. Last night, while out on a business dinner, I mentioned the two books […]
Shared space and interconnectedness on a flight: Is it too much for our overstimulated society? This week marks the third week in a row that I have back to back business trips. I fly Delta Airlines for most of my domestic flights despite their mileage rewards program not […]
I need not seek the spotlight In order to outshine the false prophets I need not stand ahead of the crowd In order to have a raised voice I need not tell a hundred and one lies In order to achieve a unified vision I may stand to […]
The more pressure there is the more manic, yet Zen, I tend to get. I have come to realize I enjoy working under pressure. Ok. Enjoy is too strong a word. I tend to thrive under pressure. I get focused and task oriented. Yet, I still manage to […]
What does it mean to take a photo anymore: A road trip triptych up the Coastal Highway All was quiet in the car as we took in the beauty of the rapidly moving, and at times, blurry landscape. Serenity, how many of us can experience such a moment? […]
This past week, that saw the various celebratory occurrences of Mardi Gras, I was in St. Louis Missouri for business. I had no idea that a mid-western (sort of southern) town could so readily get into Mardi Gras. I have always associated Mardi Gras with New Orleans. We […]
I stand in awe before your vaulted door wishing feverishly your halls to explore Yet, should I kneel below on your ground hoping your dropped hand will astound What are you? What do you wish to be? Perspective reigns supreme Will you grant me passage Must I go […]
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