I think it's safe to say that most of us set out to do a task with the best of intentions. Whether it's just a short shopping trip to the supermarket or mall, rake the leaves, clean out the garage or any other job, we tend to invest ourselves with intent and vigor. But, how…
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January… The Beginning Or The End?
For all of us, the feelings surrounding January are as varied as the people experiencing it. For some, it's a depressing feeling that the holidays are over: for some, it's a great joy the holidays are over. From a psychological standpoint, I find it forever wondrous trying to discover how the human mind works…with little…
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To Sign, or Not to Co-Sign… That is the Question

All right... perhaps I took a bit of license on Bill Shakespeare. But he has so many words allocated to him, and he uses them so well, I just thought he wouldn't mind if I just borrowed a few, albeit loosely. At one time or another, most of us are asked to co-sign a loan:…
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When Parents Don’t Believe We’re All Created Equal

Today's world, more than ever, is embroiled in a fight for equality for all. Race, sex, and nationality- nothing is out of the running when the fight for equality is concerned. Regardless of our eventual feelings as adults, we are raised (hopefully) to be non judgmental, fair and honest, and to treat all with kindness…
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