Category: attitude

Matchmaking

April 23, 2008 | No comments yet

I just read an intriguing article in the April 17, 2008, Christian Science Monitor, titled “She’s got a date for you,” about a professional matchmaker who puts men and women together, and for no modest fee–$4800, if you’re curious. I

A prickly affair

March 27, 2008 | 1 comment

On the last day of my family’s trip to Southern California last week, we visited the Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree Park is dry desert, but littered with fascinating features and sights that capture the imagination and awes the

Roger Federer

March 20, 2008 | 3 comments

One of the highlights of our trip to Indian Wells was watching Roger Federer warm-up for a tournament match with only a few feet between ourselves and his practice space on court. If you’re not aware, Federer is the Tiger

The Nocebo Effect

March 14, 2008 | 3 comments

A reader sent in a link to a fascinating article on The Nocebo Effect. You’ve heard of placebos, I suspect. Placebos can be pills given to a patient that are supposed to have no effect, but in fact, have a