Reading is one of the best things you can do, as long as it’s got nothing to do with awakening any giants or the false claim of unlimited power (nudge nudge, wink wink). I used the term “how to” in my book, “Success Sucks! How to Flambée Motivational Gurus and Cook Your Life Your Way” because my website dude told me “how to” is one of the most searched phrases on the internet. In no way do I pretend to…
Being a host is infused with problems. Everybody has food allergies these days. You might as well make dinner buffet-style and let ’em at it. There are many ways to ensure that you are a good guest, be that at a dinner party or as a stayover: 1. No matter what your host says, do not make yourself at home; it’s not your house. 2. Brush up on your manners before you arrive, especially your table manners. 3. The dog…
Humans are creatures of expectation, and I’m not sure why. Think upon it, dear readers: when was the last time an outcome of anything was exactly what you expected? It’s like vaguely measuring baking ingredients and being surprised when the pie crust doesn’t turn out flaky and perfect. There is an unfounded, albeit popular, belief that weight is a constant in the universe. If that were true, then when I lose a kilo from chasing my cats out of the…
This one is borrowed directly from the book by Sean B. Carroll, entitled, “A Series of Fortunate Events. Chance and the Making of the Planet, Life and You.” This a book every human being that can read should read, and if you can’t read, get someone to read it to you. It’s important. It’s irrefutable. And it’s zero BS. Facts are the most delicious condiments! Decisions are tough. There are so many factors to weigh in, and since we’re not…