Category Archives: Psychology

Want vs Should

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Oh Procrastination, I know you so well. I even procrastinated watching this video in favor of taking a nap. I need a root canal and managed to cancel my dentist appointments to get a preemptive crown that is no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Psychology, Video

Free WiFi for Dog Poo

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

I’ve probably groaned about this before since it’s one of my pet peeves (pun intended); people should not own a dog if they can’t pick up after it. I used to live near a dog park and I’m only exaggerating … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Pets, Psychology, Sociology, Video | 2 Comments

Band of Love

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

In my early teens, I sat with an elderly woman, Rose, who had Alzheimers. My neighbors lived in a house with three generations of their family. Rose was their daughter in law’s mother. Her illness had progressed to the point that … Continue reading →

Posted in movies, Music, Psychology, Video

Hungry Eye

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

My mom always said that my eyes were bigger than my stomach, which is to say, when a savory meal is served to me, I fill my plate to capacity because it all looks so delicious. Mind you, I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Psychology

TED – Jane Gruber – The Dark Side of Happiness

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Jane Gruber spoke at TEDxCambridge to discuss the place and measurement of happiness in our lives. Her talk is really about finding the balance of our emotions, to feel how we should in a given moment, rather than forcing false … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Philosophy, Psychology, Video | 2 Comments

How Friends Influence Our Character

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

If you do an internet search for quotes and consistency, you’ll find a number of hits from Ralph Waldo Emerson to Bernard Berenson. Aldous Huxley said “Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Photography, Psychology

How’s That New Year’s Resolution Going?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

What did you resolve for the new year? I mentioned earlier, my resolution is less shopping, which particularly applies to clothes and books. I’ve been good about books. Though, I am a librarian, so I have easy access to books … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Psychology, Sociology

Stephen Fry’s a Nice Guy

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

More than 15 years ago, Stephen Fry walked away from a starring role in a West End theatre production and left England behind. There was no explanation for his departure, just an absence. Since that time he has been very … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Psychology, Writing

Creating Compassion from (Mostly) Air

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

You’ve likely heard of the hormone oxytocin, otherwise known as the “love hormone.” It’s what bonds a mother and baby and why we all experience that intense feeling when we first fall in love. New research from Duke University shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Biology, Psychology, Science | 1 Comment

Feeling Distressed? Writing Will Help

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Do you deal with stress by eating or spending your evenings in a room lit only by the television? Two new studies suggest that writing may help. The studies are specifically geared towards women and teenagers but I think the … Continue reading →

Posted in Psychology, Writing