I am worried about some children I know. Their mother is convinced that they have one psychological disorder after another. She’s also been branching out to the physical illnesses. This woman has no medical training and no medical background whatsoever - she just picks things up off the telly and the internet ( Read more... )

I am not talking about your family, your friends, or the obvious other primary players in your world. I'm talking about your support structure. Who is your bus-driver? Your doorman? The woman who gives you your first cup of coffee each morning? Your crossing-guard ( Read more... )

My recent reintegration into the corporate work force, actually, the government work force, has brought to the fore again my question about work ethics. I have always believed that when one is hired to do a job, one ought to perform that job.
It constantly astounds me how many people obtain jobs merely to take advantage of their employers. ( Read more... )

This is what happens when I am given a chance to think ( Read more... )

In my office, there are identical restroom facilities on each floor. Although, I have no idea what the layout is in the Men's rooms, the Ladies' rooms are all outfitted with four side by side stalls, plus a larger, handicapped stall. These all face a long counter with five sinks. I non-consciously never use the handicapped one, possibly because ( Read more... )