My Fears and Yours
A visit to Dorrigo National Park a few years ago introduced me to leeches sucking my blood. When I saw them on me I was so alarmed that I pried them off and tried to run over them with my car. Later I topped that reaction one evening in my home...
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Many years ago my dad fell seriously ill and went into the hospital. As he neared the time of discharge, my brother Bob bought Dad a huge TV to welcome him home. The delivery people declined to carry the TV upstairs, saying it was so heavy that they needed more guys...
The Value of Thinking the Opposite of Your Negative Thoughts
We all have thoughts, positive or negative, that trigger strong emotions in us. For instance, many people have persistent thoughts that trouble them: I am going to die. I may get fired from my job. People are germy. I will never amount to anything. We also have...
Add a Bit of Narcissism for the New Year
Many individuals make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking, or cease binge drinking. Not me. I aim to add a bit more narcissism, a tad more sociopathy, and a dash of depression. Studies have shown that some characteristics of individuals with serious...
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