Time for a Change: A New Birthday Song for a New Era
Introduction It’s going to be my birthday soon, and that means people are going to want to sing that same old birthday song to me. [more…]
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The Joys of Schadenfreude: Finding Joy in The Suffering of Others
Schadenfreude Have you ever experienced a sense of satisfaction from someone else’s misfortune? The German word “Schadenfreude” encapsulates this feeling perfectly. Though the term might [more…]
That One Movie Credit: A Better Way To Do It
That Final Credit Have you ever noticed that final credit at the very end of a movie? It usually reads something like, “This motion picture [more…]
The Demise of Chivalry: How Modern Technology Has Changed Gentlemanly Gestures
Chivalry is Dead It’s often said that chivalry is dead, and I believe there’s some truth to that statement. Chivalry has been metaphorically shot in [more…]
The Misguided Act of Praying for Forgiveness
Praying For Forgiveness Prayer is a fundamental aspect of many religious practices. People pray for various reasons, from seeking divine intervention in times of trouble [more…]
I Don’t Like Capricorns: A Personal Reflection
Introduction Pretty much every Capricorn I’ve encountered has done me wrong. That’s why I have a strong dislike for Capricorns in general. However, there’s always [more…]
As it Pertains to Cannibalism: Exercise Caution
Cannibalism Curiosity We all have unusual impulses and ideas from time to time. One such idea might be the curiosity about cannibalism—wondering what it would [more…]
Reflecting on the Anniversary of My Toe Amputation: The Beautiful Anesthesiologist
Winsome Two years ago, on this very day, I underwent a surgical procedure to amputate my big toe. This milestone has brought back a flood [more…]
The Elevator Ride: A Lesson in Social Interactions
Social Interactions in Confined Spaces. Recently, I had an awkward encounter in an elevator. It was in a 15-story building, which is quite tall by [more…]