Tag: behavior

The Infinite Jest: Now More Than Ever

Back in 2013, I think it was, I joined an online reading group to read Infinite Jest. David Foster Wallace's 1996 novel that blew the minds of readers and critics alike. It's still doing that! The Infinite Jest is now more than ever. Because I've been seeing YouTube videos from many BookTubers claiming the novel is … Continue reading The Infinite Jest: Now More Than Ever →

PsychoBabble May Be Hazardous To Your Health

PsychoBabble may be hazardous to your health is the case Joe Nucci makes in his book PsychoBabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free. (2025) He's not wrong. I know this because my Psych-girl has hanging in her office this sign: Social Media may be hazardous to your health.  Let's talk about that. … Continue reading PsychoBabble May Be Hazardous To Your Health →

The State of the Union

The State of the Union address Tuesday was amazing! Because it showed, without a doubt in my mind, two distinct personality structures. Let's get into it. The Speech that President Trump gave was great! As was his delivery and production. However, the Democrats, and liberals in general (not all) were dour and glum. If not … Continue reading The State of the Union →

Thirty-five Homes in seventy-six years

I've had thirty-five homes in seventy-six years. In this post I'm going to try and rank them. The best and the worst. Because I want to see if I can discern any patters with regards to What makes a good home. To begin, I'm not going to count the first ten homes of my life. … Continue reading Thirty-five Homes in seventy-six years →

Why the Crosswalk Wave, I wonder

Why the crosswalk wave, I wonder. https://www.proplumb365.co.uk/05-166298-psychologists-thank-you-wave-crossing/  Oh yeah? Let's get into it. In Colorado In Colorado where I used to live there were two roundabouts at both ends of Park Centre Dr. From my balcony I had a perfect view of one, It dissected the apartment complex which gave me ample opportunity to observe … Continue reading Why the Crosswalk Wave, I wonder →

Pluribus: “The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.”Smash or Pass?

Pluribus is a new series on Apple TV (I've watched it on Amazon Prime) with the premiss: "The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness." It explores the question of Free Will versus perpetual joy. At first, I would have kicked it (passed.) Because I thought it disjointed, with a confusing opening. … Continue reading Pluribus: “The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.”Smash or Pass? →

ICE’s Impact in US’ cities

ICE's impact in US' cities today is similar to what happened in Iraq twenty-two years ago. This just occurred to me as I was having a morning chat with my niece, over coffee. With me, the way my brain is wired, one thing (topic) leads quickly to another. Trump calls this "the weave". [In session,  … Continue reading ICE’s Impact in US’ cities →

I am a Bad Consumer

I am a bad consumer. This became apparent to me because of my recent move, which required several interactions with businesses, companies, corporations, and banks. However, being a bad consumer does have its upside. That is that I don't accumulate debt. Therefore, I have a good credit score--better than 70% of my fellow Americans, I … Continue reading I am a Bad Consumer →

Movies, movies, movies: for the Dog Days of August

Yes, it's that time of year and I've got a suggestion: Movies, movies, movies for the Dog Days of August. Lately I've been chillin' on my couch because it's so damn hot outside (even in the woods.) There was a fourteen day stretch where I never left my apartment, not for a moment. Granted, I … Continue reading Movies, movies, movies: for the Dog Days of August →