Snake Training!
“You need to train your dog to be afraid of rattlesnakes,” we were told. “Dogs are naturally curious, and unless a dog understands a rattlesnake is dangerous, he may approach … Continue reading
Clueless? Misrepresenting the Realities of Others
Film characters often match age-old stereotypes without revealing the complex, diverse nature of human personality. Attempts to remedy that oversight may miss their mark—especially if the screenwriters are writing about … Continue reading
Ego as Monster or Wayne Dyer is onto Something
Last weekend, my husband and I made an unexpected trip to Santa Fe. I love Santa Fe—especially the old town–because it feels like spending time in a fantasy. Everything is … Continue reading
Kissing Your Asp
Legend tells us Cleopatra killed herself dramatically by submitting her breast to the bite of an asp, a deadly poisonous snake. Most of us aren’t big on kissing snakes, even … Continue reading
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Last night as my husband and I watched the unflinching film WINTER’S BONE with Jennifer Lawrence, I couldn’t help thinking how little we know about one another as we shoulder … Continue reading
Looking from the Inside of Your Eyeballs
Did you ever wonder what other people see when they look at you? The only way you’ve ever seen yourself is in the two-dimensions of a mirror. Yet everyone around … Continue reading
