It’s popular to talk about age as if it’s nothing more than a number. An annoying negative thought that a little positive psychology can eradicate. Or a character flaw for the self-help aisle to address. You generally hear that kind of talk among boomers and the occasional Gen-Xer. I mean,[…] Read On
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The Weird Science of Climate Change
There have been times in Earth’s history when the polar ice caps were nothing but lush tropical forests and the planet was mostly flooded. Other times the equator was in a deep freeze, along with the rest of the world. Make no mistake, Earth has seen its share of climate[…] Read On
Chill Out: Learning to Live in Limbo
If life feels a little unsettling lately, it isn’t you. We’re all feeling it. We’re all feeling somewhat out of control. Okay, maybe way out of control. Financial pressures. Health fears. Government mandated self-imprisonment. Depression-era GDP. Parents stuck with their kids. Kids stuck with their parents. The worst part is[…] Read On
The #MathIsHard Myth
I’m having one of those brain fog days where I can’t think for beans. There’s no discernible reason for this — aside from a heavy dose of ibuprofen for a stiff neck and the usual two-day weekend hangover. Like I said, nothing out of the ordinary. So forgive me for[…] Read On
Holy Cow! Beef Isn’t Bad for You After All
Turns out that beef isn’t bad for you after all. Sorry cows. A meta-study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine conducted by 14 scientists from 7 countries following rigorous systematic review methodologies concludes that there is no need to eat less red meat. Same goes for processed meat. Guess[…] Read On
What AOC ‘Eat the Babies’ Stunt Says About the State of Global Climate Hysteria
So, I’m sitting out on the veranda, trying to get a little work done, when a friend sends me a text, #EatTheChildren, with a video of a meeting where some lunatic is ranting at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “We only have a few months left. We don’t have enough time. There’s too[…] Read On
The Conformity Epidemic: Are Your Opinions Really Your Own?
Are your choices, opinions and beliefs really your own? The answer may surprise you. Since I grew up by the beach it should come as no surprise that summer is my favorite season. And while I used to associate autumn weather with the start of school, well, guess I’ve sort[…] Read On