Chick-fil-A, Thy name is Frankenfood
The latest ads for Chick-fil-A show people praising “The Little Things,” one of them being the “delicious flavor” of the grilled chicken club. In the commercial, they leave you with the impression that Chick-fil-A is wholesome, delicious, and nutritious. And if you’re not eating it, you’re missing out. So let’s take a look at the […]
MoreWhat can you do today to be happier?
I came across a beautiful article in Quartz by Massimo Pigliucci last year that I still refer to from time to time. The article, To be happier, stop focusing on things out of your control, opens with the Serenity Prayer, which seems to be universally recognized. According to Pigliucci, the prayer has roots in Buddhism […]
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Writer Routines: Albert Einstein
When you are self-employed, you have a lot of freedom with how to get your work done. I love starting my day reading; it’s an excellent way to wake up my brain (while not talking to anyone). But other than that, I have no particular routine for completing my work. So, I decided to research […]
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Are you new here? Let me tell you a bit about me.
After a couple of false starts in my career and love life, I hung out my shingle as a ghostwriter and later married a lovely man who is fun and intelligent and seems delighted by my desire to run the world. We signed on the dotted line in a small ceremony in northern Michigan with […]
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