Miscellaneous

Earth is the only planet with chocolate

“The earth laughs in flowers.”  “The earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.”  Earth Day is upon us! It is being observed as you read this. Let’s review some facts about our treasured planet: There are 400 trees for every person on earth – A recent study estimated that

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In great attempts, it is glorious even to fail

“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” (Emerson) “Like madness, is the glory of this life.” (Shakespeare) Buzzer Beaters, Bracket Busters, Bubble Teams, Cinderellas, Sweet Sixteen, Final Four, The Big Dance – all these terms apply to this time of year. Why? Because before the blossoms cherry, and as the bunnies

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The beating of his hideous heart

“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” “Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.”      “Years of love have been forgot, In the hatred of a minute.”      What do these three quotes have in common? They are all attributed to

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Stop charlatans from shrinking your head

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.” Carl Jung emphasized that psychology is about integrating the split parts of the personality – the conscious and unconscious – rather than just fixing symptoms. He believed that avoiding one’s own soul leads to self-destruction. Unfortunately, Yung couldn’t

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