Two “easies”
One of the simple philosophical principles in life is: Easy to do is also easy NOT to do! It’s super easy to turn off the computer and the phone when I want some thinking time. It’s not particularly hard to reach out and unplug. Doing that is SUPER easy. But…it’s also REALLY easy not to […]
13 fun truths…
Truths that little kids have learned: No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back. They always catch the second person. You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. The best place to be when you’re feeling sad is Grandpa’s lap. […]
Who changed?
Our images of Mother… 4 years old: My Mommy can do anything! 8 years old: My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot! 12 years old: My Mother doesn’t really know quite everyhing. 14 years old: Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either. 16 years old: Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned. 18 years old: That old woman? She’s […]
Another lottery ticket?
Why do folks buy lottery tickets? It’s certainly not based on any rational analysis of financial risk or reward. So, why do something that almost never seems to work? Because it actually works every single time. What it does is release a hit of dopamine, first when we think about buying one, then again when we decide […]