This is a first contact story between humans and well, humans. All really good science fiction stories create some kind of out of this world conditions which create … more
I loved this video so much, I had to take notes. I so believe in the concepts espoused in this video. My notes are a little jumbled, but here goes : Shame is the #1 … more
Relationships, we all have them. Parent-child, siblings, friends, acquaintances, man-woman, husband-wife, neighbors & even strangers. Not forgetting employer-employee & nowadays, online … more
Ever wonder what makes you red with anger, green with envy and feeling blue for the day? The Color Purple is a movie. It is also my favorite color :-) Yet, colors seem to dominate … more
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travismurdock reviewed In Treatment.
November 08, 2010
In Treatment Season 2 is a wonderful continuation of a series that completely grips me. As soon as I watched the first episode, I was compelled to watch the entire season to the end. Although comprised … more
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katknit posted a Quick Tip about Bullying.
October 11, 2010
Bullying is a huge problem in most schools. Adults tend to dismiss it, saying all kids get teased, but bullying goes way beyond teasing, and when it's chronic, it's lethal.
Jen Knox has exposed herself in this powerful memoir. This is a book that every young woman who thinks she can just take over her life and run with it should read. It is a tribute to the author's great … more
Pros: Great concepts for communicating with people, very easy to understand. Cons: Can be a bit boring to read at times. The Bottom Line: While the content … more
“Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.” – William Shakespeare Who doesn’t understand the most basic virtue of honesty? It has been taught to … more
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ZintaAistars reviewed Musical Chairs.
September 20, 2010
Musical Chairs is the gritty memoir of a smart young woman, Jen Knox, who fell into the life of a stripper. This is not polished writing, but it is what it tells—stripped down to the bone and honest. … more
Pros: Rachel's goal is ultimately accomplished... Cons: But not without heartache on the part of mother, daughter, and readers. The Bottom Line: You want … more
Jung states in the Foreword, "In this book I am concerned with the 'classical' form of transference and its phenomenology... It is not intended for the beginner who would first have to be instructed in … more
The papers (including "On the Psychology and Pathology of So-called Occult Phenomena") in this volume were written between 1902 and 1905, when Jung was one of Freud's chief disciples. Here … more
Mandala means "circle" in Sanskrit; Mandalas are frequently used in Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions and sacred art. This book contains two of Jung's essays on their symbolism. Here … more
This book contains both essays from Jung (e.g., "The Worship of Woman and the Worship of the Soul," "Marriage as a Psychological Relationship," "Anima and Animus," "Psychological Aspects of the Mother … more
Like it or not, the "dangerous sexuality leads to death" trope won't go away. Lets keep it sexy! PS. Why is this in "politics"? PPS. Thank you, whoever gave this the Aaliyah icon.
As indicated in their earlier book, Sway, the Brothers Brafman are fascinated by the fact that, in all manner of relationships, some people have far greater influence than do others. In this (their latest) … more
I liked this book. It is an interesting look at the differences between the sexes. I should probably reread it, b/c I need to grasp more of the concepts.
A strange tale, woven by a young boy who feels pressured to keep running, running, running away... I almost didn't get it, even at the ending, but in the end I figured it out and was awestruck at the … more
Gray makes excellent points that bear up under scrutiny and in practice. Perhaps not the be-all and end-all, but I'll bet you that using his tips really will improve your communications with the opposite … more
I have always been fascinated by the transformation of this creature in history and in pop culture today. It started out that they were something to fear...rising up out of the grave wondering mindlessly … more
There is a consistent thread that runs through The Hidden Brain. It is that there are parts of the human brain that act at a level below awareness and that these 'hidden' parts account for some otherwise … more