Psychology has taught us all sorts of interesting things and one of the ones at the top of my mind at the moment is the concept of “priming.” This is the reason after you buy a new/different car you seem to see the same make and model “everywhere” when you never saw them before. It […]
What and where is grace?
This Sunday is Fathers Day (or Father’s Day or Fathers’ Day, I’m never sure). It will come as no surprise to anyone who has been following this blog for any length of time that Fathe… Day didn’t come up. I’m not opposed to celebrating mothers and fathers, or grandparents, aunties, unties, uncles, or any other […]
Laughter . . . always a good thing?
I think most people are in favour of laughter. Most of the time we say laughing is a good thing. But, there are some times when it isn’t. What kind of laughter isn’t good? derisive laughter sarcastic laughter laughter at other’s misfortune I’m sure you can add a few more. Anyone who has been laughed […]