Wisdom

I grew up in a tiny, cramped Roaring Twenties-era two-story house in what used to be Syracuse’s Polish neighborhood. Because the house was so small, my room didn’t have a closet, but instead housed the entrance to the attic. The house’s age meant that I was privy to the sounds of the various wildlife that found [...]

While having haters is a mark of accomplishment for a writer—if you’re not bad enough to be hated, you’re not good enough to be loved—few bloggers have really delved into their psychology. Why do these people go berserk at the mere sight of something that contradicts their beloved worldview? Yes, it’s true that virtually all [...]

And lo and behold, the king emerged from his castle to declare that the comment section would once again be open to all. The crowd erupted in cheer, with men dancing in the streets and young women fainting from joy. The olden days were back. No, but seriously, I’ve realized that closing comments was a [...]

Another article of interest to the general public, this time on how introverts can effortlessly improve their social skills: My old music instructor used to tell me that it was better to practice for fifteen minutes every day than one hour a week, because frequent repetition helps you better retain what you’ve learned by reinforcing [...]