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Things Will Get Better. Here’s Why.
As bad as everything seems in 2026, I have hope!
The United States Inspired Nazi Germany
The first thing Nazi bureaucrats did as they planned to codify racism, was study how the U.S. had done it.
Obsession Is a Fun Ride That Could Have Been More
The One Wish Willow could be to Obsession what the sunken place is to Get Out. It isn’t.
What Did Generation X Invent?
Gen X doesn’t include Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg, but we made some stuff.
You Might Have Prosopagnosia If…
Prosopagnosia makes it hard to tell people apart. Do you have it?
The Heart of Squid Game: Remember How Easy Making Friends Used to Be?
This is why Season 2 isn’t as good.
Seeking BIPOC Chicagoans Who Like Horror
Looking for the scary Chicagoans of color
Or DON’T Do What You Love
The belief “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” has created a spectrum of hypocrisy.
Medium.com Writing Contest
The competition is fierce for thousands of dollars in prizes. This is what I submitted.
I Love “Hidden Brain.” It’s My Favorite Podcast
Never a dull show.
I Have Seen The Light and It Is Awful
Realizing there’s more to existence didn’t cause gratitude. It’s been kind of horrible.
Middle Age Priorities — Now I Get It
When I was in my teens my mother was several years younger than I am now (I'm 54). As a high school student, I was at the beginning of my career as a woman who cares about her appearance while my mother was getting towards the end of hers. We lived in California so it...
Trying Dispenza Again
About seven years ago I discovered Joe Dispenza. His books teach how to use the power of the mind through meditation to change yourself. I loved his writing, his meditations and his way of approaching life. I used his meditation for years and blogged about my...
Stuff I’ve Noticed
Inspired by the final blog post of Obesio the Loser, a former online-friend, here's a list of stuff I've noticed over the decades. 1. Sometimes it gets better. Sometimes it doesn't. 2. No two people are exactly alike, but few people are genuinely special. 3. I still...