More often than not sociological research simply reinforces a suspicion we’ve had all along. Consequently, the findings don’t get much attention. But occasionally a conscientious journalist rescues a published study from the halls of academia, mines the data for something…
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February 19 was a sad day for comedy, and a humbling day for humanity. Comedy writer Harris Wittels, known for popularizing the term “humblebrag,” died at age 30 of an apparent drug overdose. Wittels’ hilarious book, Humblebrag: The Art of…
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There will come a time when you think to yourself: This may be the last coat I ever buy. And it is not because you’re retiring to Florida. It’s because you realize you are getting old. Old enough, in fact,…
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Funny how the level of defiance and indignation that public figures exhibit in denial of bad behavior directly correlates with the likelihood of guilt. A sampling of the legion of perpetrators includes: President Bill Clinton wagged his finger and proclaimed,…
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More than 7 billion people live on the planet. While our parents raise us to believe we’re each individual, and we are, technically, 99.9 percent of our genes are the same as everyone else’s. Still, we like to think we’re…
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Who would guess the most profound dialogue on TV in recent weeks would come from Sofia Vergara’s character Gloria on “Modern Family?” With credit due to the November 12 episode’s writers, this is what she shared: “Do you know how…
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There are three types of mysteries, or at least things we refer to as mysterious. The most obvious to come to mind are architectural wonders – the pyramids, Stonehenge, the Lost City of Atlantis. How – or, in the case…
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There’s nothing quite like observational humor to give perspective to life’s biggest challenges – health and aging. For example, Jim Gaffigan confided, “The problem is, I’d have to work out twice a day just to look out of shape.” Louis…
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Ansel Adams famously observed, “A true photograph need not be explained, nor can be contained in words.” The great photographer/conservationist will be forever remembered for both his artistic integrity and good nature. “I did get a few good photographs in…
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It’s no secret that effective workplaces produce quality services and products and satisfaction, while bad ones produce waste and frustration. To help make your workplace a work in progress, here are 15 observation-based tips. Work with the clock. The goal…
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