Tag: Psychology & Thinking
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The Engineered Icon and the Unfiltered Present: Why History Cleans the Frame
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy Rosa Parks became an icon while Claudette Colvin was forgotten—and how both changed American civil rights forever
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Daily Writing Prompt 6-Aug: What I Used to Worry About… and What I Worry About Now
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe worries I had during my career disappeared after retirement, but life has a way of replacing them with new ones.
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Can a Predetermined Universe Coexist with Free Will?
Reading Time: 3 minutesCan free will exist in a predetermined universe? Explore predestination, moral responsibility, and one of philosophy’s oldest debates.
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Daily Writing Prompt 5-Aug: What’s a Quote That Perfectly Describes Your Outlook on Life?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe KISS principle shaped my 40-year career. Discover why keeping life simple and taking your shot still works today.
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Daily Writing Prompt 3-Aug: What Is Your Favorite Quote?
Reading Time: 2 minutesDiscover why two timeless quotes from Marcus Aurelius and Wayne Gretzky offer simple, practical advice for taking chances and living well.
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Prodigal Summer Review: Barbara Kingsolver’s Environmental Epic of Love, Loss, and Nature
Reading Time: 3 minutesA reflective review of Prodigal Summer by Prodigal Summer exploring its environmental themes, intertwined storylines, and emotional weight. While beautifully written and rich with symbolism, the novel left me wanting more despite my admiration for Barbara Kingsolver and her previous work.
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Weekly Recap: Brazil Life, History, Free Will, & Top Blog Picks
Reading Time: 7 minutesExplore this week’s highlights: Rio street life, Apollo 11 history, philosophical debates, childhood memories, and top blog posts from around WP!
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Daily Writing Prompt 2-Aug: If you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe best career advice I ever received? Never let your job description define your value. Keep learning, adapt to change, and stay relevant.
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Coffee With Kevin: Hot Dogs, Fire Alarms, and Hard Work: Memories of My Grandparents
Reading Time: 3 minutesA humorous and reflective memory of growing up in Massachusetts, pulling fire alarms, feeding hot dogs to the family dog, and learning hard work.