What, Me Worry? Two Dumb Ways to “Think,” What Do You and Compulsive Gamblers Have in Common?

What, Me Worry?  Two Dumb Ways to “Think” What Do You and Compulsive Gamblers Have in Common? Dateline: The Bellagio Sports and Race Book, Las Vegas. If you don’t think we attempt to control all sorts of things that are outside our control . . . you should check out …

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Check Out New “WHAT I’M READING PAGE:” Free Bibliotherapy

WHAT I’M READING With the site update I’ve added a Bibliotherapy page. I’m a reader and a writer and convinced we learn most from stories. “Lists” and “Tips” may get people to click on a website thus accomplishing the advertising exposure the promise intended, but we don’t learn much from …

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Last Mexico Tourist Standing: The Welcome Riot

The Welcome Riot This episode cannot be justified without first reading:  My First Riot! Dateline:  I have absolutely no idea where I am. I know I’m in Mexico City, but beyond that, I don’t have a clue.  Okay, so now I’m in a taxi on the side or a road in …

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How to Know You’re in Big Trouble, Tanking in Vegas

Three Ways to Know When Your Efforts Toward a Goal Are Doomed Dateline: Houston Hilton International Branch Office. On another visit, my sister-in-law and I noticed and reported that the hotel was hosting a senior women’s basketball tournament or women’s basketball re-union. Later at dinner, we were corrected by the …

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Are Your Emotions Running the Show? Welcome to Las Vegas!

Are Your Emotions Running the Show? Welcome to Las Vegas!  Dateline: Las Vegas International Branch Office. Professional Bull Riders Rock Bar. I’m balanced on a bar stool tapping away on my laptop. Around me are partiers not in Las Vegas to edit a manuscript. Periodically, one or several of them …

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More on the Marrying a Divorced Person

ANXIETY and LOVE ADDICTION   Question:“I am engaged to a man who has been married three times . . . Our relationship began during his third marriage and he met his second wife while he was in his first marriage. He says I’m different than the other women, that he loves me …

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Psychology for Dummies: Basing Decisions on Emotional Pressure

New Posting on “Psychology for Dummies” Page. The affects of anxiety run amok on relationships, physical health, healthy habits and more. Why you keep making the same mistakes in relationships.