What do you think of when you hear the word adventure? Do you imagine a brave warrior traveling to unknown lands on a quest? Do you envision peering through a submarine’s window twenty thousand leagues under the sea? Or do you daydream about exploring a distant planet with a rag-tag crew? I loved going on […]
Today’s fortune is brought to us by 1960s Polish poet Stanislaw Jerzy Lec. Many poets and writers use metaphors, so it isn’t surprising to find many fortunes are metaphors. Interestingly, many fortunes, proverbs, etc., are also philosophical or have a psychological aspect. Think of a single snowflake high up on a rocky peak. A gust […]
Ah, books. You gotta love them. Their messages come in many forms, from ancient texts to fantasy and science fiction. I used the term messages because books were and still are used for passing them on. Communication is key in society, and early civilizations had many ways to pass on information. From cave paintings to […]
Behavioral reinforcement can be a powerful tool, whether it be positive or negative. It strengthens a particular behavior and has been used by psychologists, coaches, parents, pet owners, and even governments. The idea that a little “way to go” or “you’ll be sorry” can get us results is impressive. Teachers have used reinforcement for decades […]
What is truth? What is existence? Why ask why? What’s love got to do with it? Philosophers have asked these questions for centuries. Well, maybe not the last one; that was Tina Turner. Human existence is an interesting phenomenon. Our evolution from other primates to a species that reads, writes, invents, and travels beyond our […]
It’s April, and the dark skies of winter are behind us. Our spring equinox was a couple of weeks ago, but for a short time, both hemispheres of our little blue planet received equal amounts of sunlight. Anyone suffering from seasonal depression will be glad to soak in that sun. Although, as much as sunlight […]
Whenever I have to introduce myself, someone inevitably asks how I got into writing or illustrating. Even though it’s a very innocent question, I always sigh with disappointment. Unlike many of my associates, I didn’t go to school to write or paint. Heck, I didn’t even like reading as a kid. However, I did enjoy […]
They say knowledge is power, but it’s not like knowledge drops in our laps. We have to search for it, and one of the best ways to do that is by asking questions. Unfortunately, not every question will give us the answers we seek. We have to ask the right questions if we want to […]
My husband has a saying, “Life’s all about choices.” In essence, he is correct. We make choices in life all the time. From choosing what to wear to deciding on a career, our decisions determine where we go and whether we will succeed. Since it’s a new year, we traditionally decide to give up something […]
When trying to get somewhere and you find yourself running out of time, it’s understandable that you would want to take a shortcut. If I knew of an alternate route that got me to my destination faster and without incident, I would take it. Please note that I included the words “without incident.” It’s important […]