I’ve been trying to avoid thinking about the BP oil spill, but I’ve failed. Despite all the boom I’ve laid, it has seeped into my consciousness and I can no longer contain the outrage, sorrow and utter helplessness gushing under the surface of my daily façade.

Although I… Read full post »

Sure, you can read a book, surf the net and listen to music with your iPad,  but can your iPad make you the main character of any story you desire?  Yes, your Kindle is nifty in its little leather case, but it can’t compare to a live author there, in the… Read full post »

My alarm clock wakes me up to NPR reporting on the group of developing countries walking out on negotiations at the Copenhagen Climate Summit.  My alarm clock is electric.  Is there a reliable wind-up alarm clock?  Probably, but I wouldn’t remember to wind it up.  I raise my… Read full post »

Let’s face it, being nice can drain your personal resources.  Bonding with others is a time waster keeping you from the pursuit of material gain. Here are a few ways to quickly extricate yourself from excessively demanding social situations.

The friend who spends hours complaining about h… Read full post »

Pick the first thing that hurts and start thinking about it.  Many of you probably live a relatively pain-free life.  I'll guide you through this process the first time through, but I recommend practicing regularly.

Let’s start with your pinky. Imagine you’ve noticed som… Read full post »