TALK, is a book not for everyone. My take on Alison Brook Woods' book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves (2025) is that it's an amazing book! The book is essentially equivalent to several years of therapy and psychoanalysis. Trust me on this. Because I've been talking with Psych-girl for … Continue reading TALK: A Book Not For Everyone
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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
The Collage As Story
The collage as story first was revealed to me in 2003. As I recall - there was an ad in the "want ads"* section of my local newspaper. A person (woman) was having a class in her condo about collage making. For a fee, of course. I thought why not? Because at the time I was … Continue reading The Collage As Story
My Space and Your Space
My Space, and your space - signal who we are. This fact has become front and center to me this year. I recently moved and am living in a house that is not mine. It's a very, very nice house. Finer than anything I've ever lived in, with expensive furniture and art the norm. Additionally, … Continue reading My Space and Your Space
Tariffs
Trump's plan is simple. Tariffs are imposed to make America great. First, we need some definitions. Tariffs are fees charged to foreign countries for the privilege of selling product to consumers in the home country. Such as: Japanese made cars sold here in the United States. Great means of a high quality that is highly regarded, … Continue reading Tariffs
To Be Heard
To be heard is one of the most rewarding things there is. Furthermore, we could sure use a lot more of it. In a recent session, Psych-girl and I were just talking about that behavior and interaction. She assured me, in a side-door sort of way, that she wasn't simply nodding her head; but actually … Continue reading To Be Heard
Donald Trump as the Benevolent King
In my contemporary thriller, Election 2016, I posit that Donald Trump can be categorized as a Benevolent King personality type. Along side other notables such as the emperor Napoleon and his rival tzar Alexander (p. 7) "... whose behaviors and emotions are tangled up with his subjects. He feels their pain, or is it his?" … Continue reading Donald Trump as the Benevolent King
Letters to My Son & Road Angels: author Kent Nerburn
She sat looking at me, keeping the pad turned to the page with the evidence on it. I didn't have a retort. I looked back at her with a 'So, go on' face. She did. "There is another contemporary author, Kent Nerburn, a theologian, and he points out the fact that no one wants to sit … Continue reading Letters to My Son & Road Angels: author Kent Nerburn
Understanding is the cure for Election depression
Understanding is the cure for Election depression. Oh yeah. Moreover, it can be yours by the New Year! Let's get into it. The Problem is, I understand, that many people are suffering after the recent election 0f 2024. Because, I think, of the consequences of ICOG. ICOG is an acronym (I came up with this) … Continue reading Understanding is the cure for Election depression
Election 2024: By the Numbers
Election 2024 by the numbers is unpredictable. Because the numbers are inexact. Additionally, they are subject to manipulation, i.e. skulduggery. Let's get into it. Since 2004 I've been analyzing, and writing about, voter behavior in US presidential elections'. My first novel, Attachment: A Novel of War and Peace (2006) was concerned with, among other things, … Continue reading Election 2024: By the Numbers