Settling for less pythons is actually a reminder to settle for less (no) invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or...

I love condiments, but I don't love the idea of condiment packets. I started to think about how many there are and where they go. The how...

As I was working on a project about the education gap between socioeconomic groups, I was startled by the extent of technology inequality...

On September 12, 2021 the posts stopped opening. Readers could see the title and first few lines, but they saw a white screen when they...

Disagreements can be positive. When I find myself disagreeing with someone, I try to find out why. What does the other person think?...

During these trying times, I've been able to find comfort from the work of Martin Seligman. I created a video on explanatory styles that...

Litter is a choice. Every piece of litter that hits the ground, blows through the air, or travels the sea could have been avoided....

One of the greatest lessons I've learned is that I can choose my explanatory style. I can choose how I talk to myself, and how I explain...

As someone who believes that face masks help stop the spread of germs like COVID-19, I am someone who has encountered mask hassle. From...

There are very few things in life you can be certain of. I think the old adage is death and taxes are the only certainties. Despite the...

If you are constantly saying yes, it's likely you are over committing. As a people pleaser I know how difficult it is to say no, but I've...

There's a million reasons to put off starting something, but that doesn't mean procrastination is a good thing. Personally I find myself...

Tis the season to gift and get. I'd just like to share my thought that gifting materialistic goods does not automatically bring happiness...

No one like when things go wrong. Resist the urge to blame someone for the failure. Blaming yourself or others does not change or make...

Recently I've been challenged to write nature paragraphs. It made me realize how my outdoor time has been reduced since last March....

While it seems like making a single cup of coffee would reduce waste, it actually dramatically increases waste due to the accumulation of...

I believe in speaking your mind, but I also believe in giving everyone a chance to speak. When I'm focused on proving my point, I can get...

We are bombarded with numbers. From our weight to our credit score, someone or something is always trying to assign us a number. It's...

For as long as I can remember my mom has quoted Bodhi from the movie Point Break: "Fear causes hesitation and hesitation will cause your...

I've noticed during my stay-at-home time that life can get noisy. The sheer number of people in my home has dramatically increased the...