mymindfulmuses

The Illusion of Choice – Elections

I’ve done my share of watching the Republican Primary debates and news coverage for months. I’ve always wondered why the media always seemed to have their favorite politician picked and ready to shove down our throats. Shouldn’t their job be to give equal and unbiased coverage of ALL candidates. For example, the collective blatant blackballing […]

Weight Loss Secret

In the past, being overweight meant a life of excess and wealth. With the latest stats, this means half of all Americans must be living the life of royalty and convenience. I’m not a dietitian or even ever lost a substantial amount of weight (never had to). However, physical fitness and nutrition has interested me […]

Monkey See, Monkey Do

I find it interesting that social animals seem to have the capacity to ostracize members of its society that pose a burden to the overall survival/advancement of the group. Somehow, perhaps through evolution (if you’re into Darwin), particular social rules and guidelines, required for the survival and advancement of the species, must have been developed […]

Is Terrorism Relevant? Inherit Risk to Life

The terrorists involved with the 9/11 attacks were geniuses as they outsmarted the CIA, Mossad, and MI6. They were able to avert airport security and managed to avert the best air defense system in the world – NORAD.  So what is wrong with the above picture? To avoid similar attacks in the future, our wonderful […]

OB/GYN – You’re FIRED!

Ah that felt good – way overdue. Of course it was non confrontational. But privately, I did imagine that I had a Vince McMahon moment (you’re FIRED!) with my girlfriend’s OB/GYN.  The reason for the firing – lack of compassion and understanding.  The crime committed – no birth plan allowed. Now they were very nice […]