Being a Character
I used to work with a guy who was a wild dresser by Australian standards. Let’s call him Stan. He would wear to work suits with bright yellow and pink dress shirts, colourful suspenders and multi-coloured sneakers. Stan, originally from Ireland, moved back...
What to Do With the Body of a Deceased Person
Lots of people get cremated when they die. You know the saying: ashes to ashes. The family members of the deceased person then decide what to do with the ashes. The options are limitless. Some families keep the ashes in an urn. Some spread the ashes over...
Look for the Silver Lining
You may have heard the saying that every cloud has a silver lining. Individuals who look for the silver lining look for good aspects of bad events. For instance, when I found out that I had developed glaucoma, I thought that if I had not gone for a vision check...
Self-Control — the Good and the Bad
People like to make New Year’s Resolutions involving big changes. Some people aim to give up drinking; others want to start exercising. Some particularly ambitious individuals want to start their own business. These are good intentions, but making them...
Procrastinating: Who, why, what
Charles Darwin has a city named after him. Why? He developed the astoundingly valuable theory of evolution by natural selection. He is widely hailed as the greatest biologist of all time. Did you know that Darwin remained silent about his theory for 20 years? Maybe we...
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