Oct 16, 20221 minFreedom and FishbowlsIn his 1913 dictionary, Noah Webster defined freedom, in part, as the “exemption from the power and control of another.” Freedom, we have...
Oct 16, 20222 minSix WordsWilliam Borden was the heir to an enormous family fortune. When he graduated from high school in 1904, his parents sent him on a trip...
Oct 16, 20222 minSpiritual HoardingIn recent years, the world of hoarding has captured the attention of millions, as evidenced by more than a couple of shows dedicated to...
Oct 16, 20221 minLearning a Few MovesIf you've never listened to the stand-up comedy of Brian Regan, you need to. He once did a hilarious bit on dancing. He said, "I've...
Oct 16, 20222 minWhen Love is at StakeIt's crazy what people will do when love is at stake. In 2007, former astronaut Lisa Nowak got caught up in a dramatic love triangle. She...
Oct 16, 20222 minThe Curse of ZeigarnikThere is a concept in psychological research known as the Zeigarnik Effect. The basic idea is that people have a drive to complete tasks...
Oct 16, 20222 minLegacyAs I mentioned in a previous post, my great-grandmother – Grandma Gertie, as we called her – was one of the godliest women I’ve ever...