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How do we make sense out of senseless brutality? How do we deal with those who embrace an ideology of destruction? How do we reckon with those who suckle their children on hatred? What do we say to ourselves, our kids, our loved ones when a horrible thing happens? more
“You idiot. Can’t you do anything right? I asked you to do a simple task. And what did you do? You screwed it up big time. What the hell is the matter with you?” more
It’s often true that traits that we think do not go together, somehow do. Perfectionism and procrastination is one of those strange bedfellows. more
What used to be thought of as normal grieving, sensitive personalities or stress reactions to stressful situations are now routinely viewed as “mental disorders.” Once diagnosed, what passes for therapeutic treatment is, too often, the peddling of pills. more
“I married him for better or for worse but not for lunch.” Now 40 years later, she’s got him not only for lunch but also for all the hours in between. Though retirement may be a dream come true for some men, it’s a nightmare for some of their spouses. more
Here’s a collection of some of my favorite quotes. Hope you enjoy them. And hope at least one provides you with just what you need at this very moment. more
You may have been an honor student in high school or just squeaked by. You may be headed to an out-of-town college or a local one. Either way, I hope you find college to be an exciting, enlightening, enriching experience. more
Regretting is easy. Changing is difficult. In the fantasy world of regret, doing something differently is a breeze. In real life, it’s tough. When you regret an aspect o your life, you’re mourning a loss: a desired possibility that you never realized. If you sincerely want things to be different in the future, let go of the regret and start working toward that possibility now. more
“Yikes!” said Little Orphan Annie in excitement. “Yikes!” says the Principal’s Office. My recent column “Beating three common writing errors” drew more feedback than usual. It’s a pleasant surprise; as I’ve said repeatedly over the past six years, the value of writing good English has declined, but readers seem intrigued by the “writing quiz” feature that I sprinkle in several times a year. As a matter of fact, I have now added the “grammar policeman” to the rotation of features on my WCBS 880 spot “Eye on Education.” more
How quickly our headlines change! Last week we celebrated the joy of Kate and William’s wedding, This week we experienced the anguished triumph of bin Laden’s death. more
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