A Psychodynamic look at Hunter Biden

This is a psychodynamic* look at the case of Hunter Biden based on his recent three-hour and fifteen minute interview. I've referenced my credentials in previous, similar posts regarding Luigi Mangioni and Shannon Sharpe. I came away with sympathy for Mr. Biden. Additionally, with the thought: I'm glad I'm not him. Let's get into it. … Continue reading A Psychodynamic look at Hunter Biden

Joe Pickett: Beautiful, rustic, and far-fetched.

Joe Pickett, is a series on Amazon Prime based on C.J. Box's best-selling book series. It's a contemporary, crime thriller featuring a Wyoming game warden, Pickett, and his family. I just finished watching the first two seasons (2023). I loved it! However, the plot twists are almost science fiction, with some fantasy, too. And the … Continue reading Joe Pickett: Beautiful, rustic, and far-fetched.

Greek Mythology Dressed as Monster Porn

Tales of a Spiritual Sun (2023), a book by practicing Psychologist Dr. Paul Kiritsis, is Greek mythology dressed as Monster Porn. The book is a series of short stories based on ancient Greek myths. The tales are reimagined by Dr. Paul Kiritsis, PsyD in a modern, twisted, psychosexual manner. Let's get into it. Greek Mythology … Continue reading Greek Mythology Dressed as Monster Porn

A Psychodynamic look at the case of Luigi Mangione

I can write this because I am not a Psychologist. Additionally, I have a degree in psychology (cum laude, 1996, MSCD) and worked in the Field for five years. Moreover, I've been a student of psychology and people my whole life. Those are my credentials. I think Luigi Mangione suffered from an, not uncommon, Oedipal Complex*. … Continue reading A Psychodynamic look at the case of Luigi Mangione

Bang the Drum

Bang the Drum is my metaphor for doing that which makes me happy. Last session, as I was leaving, Psych-girl asked, "How can you get closer to banging on the drum all day?" She's funny that way--using my words to move me in a positive, healthy direction, towards contentment. That gave me something to think … Continue reading Bang the Drum

Jack’s Service

"Almost no one wore black to Jack Joseph Jabbour’s memorial service.  Instead, the rows of New Hope Church on Friday were filled with family and friends — some smiling, some weeping — wearing bright colors... — Read on http://www.postindependent.com/news/before-i-say-ta-ta-for-now-new-castle-honors-jack-jabbour-with-a-celebration-of-life/ Front page, above the foldSo that's my brother Jack. We (the family) had a second service … Continue reading Jack’s Service

Tier Ranking Conversations

Good afternoon. Today - for fun, entertainment, and thought - I'm going to tier rank conversations. Because the art of conversation has gotten so confusing, with all the recent technological advances. In a continuation of my last blog post, In Conversation. I've broken up some of the styles and situations, and added a few more. In … Continue reading Tier Ranking Conversations