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Ironic “Thank You” Notes From The Election
Check out these scathing 2016 election “Thank You” notes from filmmaker (“No Country For Old Men”) Ethan Coen:
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The Value of Emotional Skepticism
From Alain De Botton’s The School of Life: Botton talks about the philosophical school known as Skepticism, which began in ancient Greece. He reminds us of the value of skepticism when it comes to...
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“Radical Hope” by Writer Junot Diaz
Please enjoy this moving letter from Dominican American writer Junot Diaz. He’s the author of “The Brief Wonderful Life of Oscar Wao”, and “This is How You Lose Her”. He’s a Creative Writing Professor...
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The Dumbing Down of Our Culture
AB: My fellow blogger David Keith and I began a conversation today that I want to share. After we talked about the shaky state of our Union, I relayed a session that I had with a family doctor...
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Treatment For Our Post-Election Anxiety/Depression
AB: It’s been quite a week here in New York City, perhaps the most global of all American cities. More than a few conversations with friends and colleagues begin with the phrase, “I’m feeling...
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Reflections on Friendship
Check out this reflection from Scottish writer Andrew O’Hagen. He writes movingly about an important childhood friendship, and wonders what’s being lost in this age of pervasive technology…
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Another Thing to Be Thankful For: What Journalistic Courage Looks Like
It doesn’t happen all that often, so when we read that a journalist from a major U.S. newspaper refuses to “go along to get along”, that’s cause for celebration. Displays of personal courage are...
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“Low Expectations For Husbands and Presidents”
Check out this thought-provoking post from writer Irin Carmon. She writes about the unintended consequences of setting such a low bar for guys…
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The Question of “Chemical Imbalance”
DK: One of our readers, Elizabeth, wrote a thoughtful comment about the whole question of “chemical imbalance”. This was in response to my recent remarks about “fake news” in a post (see December 10)...
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Christmas and The Spirited Presence of The (Symbolic) Past
DK: My father was an entertainer. When Christmas season in Minnesota appeared he sang a humorous song in a Norwegian accent, “Oh I yust go nuts at Christmas…” That’s the first line. I don’t remember...
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Poetry For The Soul
Many thanks to poet Thomas Kemp for sending me his poem. He was gracious enough to let me post it. I think it’s lovely. We need our artists now more than ever. Whispers falling over each of us, as we...
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The Media’s Spectacular Failure
Check out this thoughtful indictment of the U.S. corporate news media by columnist Nicholas Kristof. He looks at the shameless profiteering by mainstream news sources in promoting the candidacy of...
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Poetry To Light The Darkness
Please enjoy this poem from poet Thomas E. Kemp My old whispers are ground into dust, The secrets I held onto pass away as I watch, New candlesticks with berry scents trail in smoke, Promising long...
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The “Mean Joke”: A Chosen Weapon of Dictators
Check out this insightful Op-Ed by writer Jonathan Raban. He talks about the use of language, especially, the cruel joke, as preferred weapon for dictators to demonstrate their power. He writes: “I...
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Meryl Streep Stands Up To Bullies in Her Golden Globe Speech
Check out actor Meryl Streep as she receives the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Golden Globes. She is a model in courage. We need to emulate her.
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A Taste of Experiential French Cuisine: ‘Plaisir’ and ‘Jouissance’
DK: There are two kinds of pleasure in both reading and in psychotherapy; plaisir (pleasure) and jouissance (to be defined later). ‘Pleasure’ is the general term for reading enjoyments of all sorts....
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The King of Love
In the U.S. today we celebrate the birthday of the great peace activist and spiritual leader Martin Luther King Jr. In Nina Simone’s song about Dr. King, she called him “The King of Love.” Today we...
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All Is Not Lost: The Power of Civic Activism
Amy: Last night I attended an enormous pre-Inaugural rally in New York that overflowed with energy and determination. We listened to a variety of speakers–actors, artists, politicians, activists, who...
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The First Hundred Days: Women and The Men Who Love Them
Amy: All around the world, women–and the men who stand beside them–united in one voice to speak out against the newly elected Donald T. and everything he proudly stands for. I attended the massive...
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