One thing that has eluded my grasp is the ability to “put things in order”. The closet, a clutter of things that have no place in plain view, too painful to throw out. Papers here, over there, of things that should have been shredded years ago. All drawers stuffed with everything except what they should [...]

If there is an answer for EVERYTHING, what would it take to KNOW IT?

The term “everything” encompasses anything that exists, including things not known that are never-the-less perceivable. All an assumption alluding to the impressed acceptance of whatever is believed possible.
A formula for “everything” could work here, if the factors involved are represented generically, perhaps [...]

No one ever wants to be in a life or death situation, personally attacked, triggering intense shock often leading to paralysis, becoming the perfect prey, a normal reaction to this kind of uncertain situation that can occur. How to survive and escape an attack was explored in a fascinating National Geographic special, Fight Science, a [...]

The only scientifically valid observation about Black Holes that can be made with relative certainty is their existence. However, all further knowledge about them is obtained indirectly. Once trapped by the gravitational pull past the event horizon and entry beyond its rim, nothing including light or thought can escape. So we are left with an [...]

1 - So we can stay in Iraq and invade Iran. The American way of life is so much more superior than anywhere else in the world, and we have millions of illegal aliens to prove it.
2 - We need a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, to insure that the Constitution is strictly interpreted [...]

Negotiating life often requires a sophisticated sense of diplomacy. Knowing what you want to convey in the way it is intended, through words and deeds, accepting that how it is all interpreted must, in the end, be left to each individual.
Then, a ringing in the ear and a vision in mind’s eye and the wisdom [...]

As the Great War of the Twentieth Century and its generation pass from contemporary history, the post war period is increasingly becoming the oldest boundary that lay claim to living participants.
Inspired by the developing civil rights movement, the generation who aggressively challenged the establishment and their parents’ complacency over the Vietnam War, youth filled with [...]

The approaching birth of a baby, the reaffirmation and continuity of life is a time filled with anticipation, trepidation and preparation. The room is ready, the walls have been decorated with wall paper inspired with Disney characters. The crib, presumably tested by the FDA for dangers or hazards will be in its special spot.
When the [...]

A crystal, whatever shape, is a physical symbol of a metaphysical view of existence, the point at which spirit (intangible) crystallizes into matter and is perceivable by the five senses. The capstone of two inverted pyramids joined, represent the center at which the metamorphosis occurs. Focusing on a crystal can clarify thoughts, perhaps [...]

The words “I don’t know, what do you think?” are highly predictable for any psychoanalyst to articulate in order to circumvent a patient’s attempt to evoke an answer from their therapist, especially those working with clients who display a perplexing array of symptoms where avoidance and denial are part of the repertoire of a neurotic [...]