Sometimes, you just want the skies to open up. Not for the crops. Not for the garden. Not for poetic inspiration. Nope. I wanted rain for a perfectly selfish reason: to get out of an event. You know the one. The kind of event where you don’t really […]
Let me tell you about my middle dog. The one who is neither the biggest nor the smallest, but is without question the smartest of the trio. He is a master of psychology, a subtle manipulator of moods, and a canine connoisseur of soft landings. He is what […]
My middle dog doesn’t fake the funk. He’s not trying to win “Most Friendly” at the pup park. He’s not wagging his tail for just anyone. He is who he is: a slightly grouchy, highly discerning, unapologetically real little guy with a face like “Don’t even.” And yet—he’s […]
Why these two, though? And what does my current TV lineup say about my psyche? Let’s start with So I Married an Axe Murderer. Mike Myers plays a quirky, commitment-phobic poet who suspects his new wife might just be a serial killer. Casual, right? It’s ridiculous, irreverent, and […]
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. As a psychologist, I am inquisitive, curious, and genuinely intetested in asking certain key questions of people. However, there exists a repertoire of questions that make my inner curmudgeon cringe – the eye-roll-inducing, pro forma inquiries that dance […]
As a psychologist and avid consumer of television dramas, stumbling upon the comedy show “Loudermilk” was a delightful departure from my usual repertoire of Scandinavian dark murder dramas. Despite not being a huge fan of comedy TV shows, the unique charm of “Loudermilk” captivated me, making it a […]
In the grand tapestry of pet parenthood, my 20-pound ball of fur reigns supreme as the sovereign of silliness, the sultan of suspicion, and the crowned curmudgeon. Life with my little canine monarch is a daily sitcom filled with snuggles, scowls, and a healthy dose of canine capriciousness. […]
Everywhere we turn, we hear about heroes. Everyone is a hero this day. The word, in all honesty, appears to have lost some of it cache and meaning. This is not the first time I discuss this. Years ago I talked about hero worship. And, that was years […]
I don’t want to rain on anyone’s birthday parade. Birthdays should be as joyous as possible. It’s a day to be grateful for life and to feel connected to the universe. I like birthdays. Rather, I love birthdays. But here I go with a but… While I love […]
I have a five year old son. The Lego Movie opened this weekend. Thus, I spent Saturday afternoon with two hundred kids that had ants in their pants as well as a new earworm to share with anyone within 50 feet. Yes, “everything is awesome”, as they kept […]
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