Why the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous

October 27, 2025
If you ask most people whether they lie, they’ll insist they don’t.  And in a way, they’re right—many of us aren’t in the habit of telling big, bold lies to others. But to ourselves? That’s a different story. Self-deception is one of humanity’s favorite coping mechanisms,...

Why we need to fight fire with fire

August 21, 2025
We’re told to “be the bigger person.” To stay calm. To forgive. And yes, sometimes that’s the right call. But let’s be real: there are people who count on...

A life and a death

August 18, 2025
A longtime Facebook friend died the day I'm writing this and her death was unusually impactful. I felt like I knew her pretty well, although we’d never actually...

3 easy vegan recipes that make yummy meals

August 14, 2025
Whether you're fully plant-based or just trying to eat more vegan meals during the week, it doesn't have to be complicated—or boring. These three easy vegan recipes...

How I burned out on the “blah blah blah” of soc...

August 11, 2025
The blah-blah-blah on social media is making me insane. So many people pontificating on matters they know absolutely nothing about. People hating on my...

The Republican Party: then and now

August 9, 2025
Let me start by saying I was raised in Republican household. I grew up with a certain appreciation for (but not agreement with) 20th century conservative...

Is it time blindness? or just being always late?

August 7, 2025
Ever sit down to do something and suddenly hours have disappeared without a trace? Or maybe you intended to leave the house at 10 a.m., and next thing you know, it's...

How hateful speech on social media is destroying us

August 4, 2025
The Cruelty is the Point: Hateful Speech on Social Media What happened to us? There was a time when social interaction—even with strangers—came...

Why people love motorcycles

August 4, 2025
One of my friends loves to ride his motorcycle. Just like the fabled riders of screen and literature, he loves the thrill, the speed, the wind in his hair and the...

How to intermittent fast — and why you might want to ...

July 30, 2025
The buzz about intermittent fasting goes back years--I tried it almost a decade ago--but it's getting louder. Fasting has been around for centuries, practiced for...

Honoring my loved ones by gifting you

July 25, 2025
Grief is a tricky thing. It doesn't go away. And I've been feeling my losses lately. Three of my closest friends have left us in recent times, and since I miss...

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