Today I’m feeling uninspired. I have flipped through journals, reviewed drafted articles that didn’t get published, and scanned interesting articles by others that I’ve collected. I’ve looked at photos, and some of my favorite books for inspiration or an idea. Nada. Zip. Zero. I’ve distracted myself with emails, a cross-word puzzle, small tasks, and multiple cups of tea. I’ve scheduled …
What Makes You Laugh?
What makes you laugh? Is it a joke about a man who walks into a bar, a knock-knock joke, an unexpected occurrence or a prat-fall? Psychologists tells us that laughter serves as a type of super glue in that it helps keep us connected. Laughter is universal, but humor is culturally specific. Laughter is a natural behavior of humans and some …
Ring in the New Year with Laughter
How often do you laugh, at yourself? I’m not talking about the rueful snicker that escapes when you realize you’ve made a social faux pas, and you’re trying to pretend that you’re mature enough to toss your head and pretend it doesn’t matter. (Tossing your head is great if you have long hair. It’s not very impressive when you have …