Monthly Archives: May 2012

From NY Times article: http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/why-does-anyone-have-children-2/ My Answer: I think that a good reason to have a kid/s is to test the strength of a relationship. I notice that Bailey mentioned that she is in a “committed relationship” as opposed to … Continue reading →

I think that the number one reason that relationships fail is that we have not gotten a fundamental agreement on how we treat each other. One single agreement that can change everything. And that is that: “Anger is understandable but not … Continue reading →

If you have ever watched Judge Judy you would witness the multitude of disputes that are happening between couples. These disputes are usually petty but are ongoing, with both having not gotten over their issues, and holding deep seated resentment … Continue reading →

As the state, reduces its punishment or mistreatment of its so-called criminals or crime breakers, so too does the violence and criminal activiety rates reduce in society. This seems to be the finding in one of Stephen Pinker’s latest book, The … Continue reading →

“What makes you think that I haven’t done this already??” This is a fine example of a rhetorical question and it is also unacceptable in my view. So why is it so unacceptable to me? Simple. I think it is … Continue reading →

Steve this is for my blog. What do you think is the difference between a discussion verses a conversation? I have my own personal idea, of course.

DES said:    When you split up was  part of the reason was because you wanted a 3 step apology? Well I do remember thinking that at the time you couldn’t even get a 1 step apology! So now what would you … Continue reading →

Steve when you split up was part of the reason because you wanted a 3 step apology? Well, I do remember thinking that, at the time, you couldn’t even get a 1 step apology! So now what would you say … Continue reading →

In Taylor Clark’s book Nerve he refers to psychologist John Leach’s research that some 15% of people in a crisis will stay cool, 15% will fall apart & some 70% will act like lost sheep waiting to be led or … Continue reading →

How about this for a police blitz. Two female police officers and their police van were staked out around the coner of Hedges and Peerless Avenue, stalking boys and girls on the bicycle path and instantly booking them even if … Continue reading →