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 →