Jun182013

Be Careful What You Think

You can change. Well at least research shows your brain can. It’s called neuroplasticity. What’s interesting about our brain’s ability to change is just how powerful thought is. In fact, scientists discovered that “the region of motor cortex that controls the piano-playing fingers also expanded in the brains of volunteers who imagined playing the music–just [...]

Jun172013

The Art of Puns

I love me a good pun and I know an inordinate amount of celebrity trivia. So I get a kick out of Hanksy. He’s the artist riffing on Banksy for laughs.  A sample below.  

Jun142013

Witstream

This is my new obsession: Witstream.  It’s a stream of funny tweets. Or at least tweets I find funny. Some recent highlights: Matt Watson: “Ooh, I think I’ll reply to this Facebook post with a three paragraph personal anecdote.” Doug Abeles: “Anyone know a good app that matches you with the right street gang?”  

Jun132013

Spelling is Impotent

It’s kind of been a heavy week of topics. So now for a little comic relief. Check out Deon Cole’s blog and look for him soon on TBS!

Jun122013

The Inner Ring

“Until you conquer the fear of being an outsider, an outsider you will remain.” C.S. Lewis   Who is in your inner ring? And how are your choices based on those members and their perceptions?  

Jun112013

Spiritual Healing

A friend gushed about a transformative experience she had with a spiritual healer and of course, I was intrigued. I am consistently attracted to anything that might offer a sneak peek into the mystery that is life or more specifically, my life. So without stopping to consider what exactly a spiritual healer was, I booked [...]

Jun112013

Silicon Valley is Not a Meritocracy

Not long ago I had a rather heated debate with a young man at a happy hour for YGLs. The young man exclaimed that Silicon Valley is a special place because it is a meritocracy. I said that I agreed it is a nice place but Silicon Valley is not a meritocracy. He was angered [...]

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