You can almost feel it in the air. It’s been the topic of conversation in most small talk, and possibly in some work-related discussions. Even without using the actual words, it doesn’t take long to figure out that someone is talking about it. The effect of it is palpable-there is an excitement. Will it…
It’s overwhelming. I watch the news every night to know what is going on in the world around me and it’s overwhelming to hear about all the problems. Just tonight, there was natural disasters, death, illness, despair, hatred, and fear. I can’t think of anyone who has complete apathy for all of this;…
One of my favorite movies is Sliding Doors, where the movie follows 2 different storylines of a woman’s life. One occurs as a result of her barely catching the subway on her way home, and the events that transpire from that. The other storyline follows what happened if she missed the train and got home…
There are some of you with a chemistry background who may recognize the structure pictured above (even without the caption). For those of you who don’t, it’s a hormone called oxytocin. Medical folks, or anyone who has studied physiology, are likely familiar with this compound. It is produced in the brain and is responsible…
I saw a news story today about a man who goes from place to place this time of year giving out $100 bills. This secret Santa is known to give up to $100,000 in a season to those in need or who have had their feet knocked out from under them by a hardship, such…
There are people I know, as I am sure you do also, who are different. Different in a good way. They either have such a lively sense of humor that people linger near them just to hear what is coming out of their mouth next. Or there are others who are so innately kind…
For several years, I had an office with a beautiful view during the holidays. It overlooked a peaceful scene of white lights backed by the sunset. Each December, I had a ritual at the end of each day: I would turn off my office lights, look out the window, and pause for a moment to…