In public places, stores outdo themselves to create fascinating window displays. MUSAK or other technical systems set the mood and pace for our days. Both draw us … [Read more...]
The Power of Thank You
I had a post ready on the zesty gift cranberries are to Thanksgiving but find I must post on the power of “thank you” instead. On my recent trip to Israel (I’m … [Read more...]
From Israel with love
The first time I came to Israel, I didn’t dream it would lead to more visits. My first stay lasted amazing days and made me want to return so much that I worked the … [Read more...]
Toy Breakthrough? Or Halloween Horror?
For this pre-Halloween post, I’m quoting my niece’s PhD husband, Doc. Talbert’s Twitter: “In an age of frustration, anger, and a world on fire, at least some … [Read more...]
Traveling America’s back roads
I thought snowbirds were wimps until I saw the light and became one. Now I leave Minnesota for nearly six months each fall to bask in milder Northeastern Mississippi … [Read more...]
Great story endings (and alternatives)
One of the best parts of writing is having the fun power to choose endings—including our protagonists’ final words. Some achieve greatness, but there’s also the … [Read more...]
Sneaky Advertising
Subliminal advertising happens when advertisers use images and sounds to influence our responses without us being aware of it. According to businessinsider.com, … [Read more...]
Associated Influences
In 1902, Russian behavioral scientist, Ivan Pavlov, announced strong connections between repeated stimulus and conditioned responses. In his case, ringing bells … [Read more...]
Verbal Profundities
I’d heard some of these before, but they’re all great, and I’m happy to borrow. I tried to identify the source but could only trace it to a 1/30/2007 blog post by … [Read more...]
In writing and in life, non-fail recipes sometimes do.
Non-fail fudge? My recipes guaranteed great results. As newlyweds, when we owned only one cooking pot, my Canadian husband requested boiled cod. (I don’t know why.) … [Read more...]
