Champagne and too many of those little quiches can result in some pretty outlandish new year’s resolutions. It’s tricky to say what you mean and mean what you say when you’re counting backwards from 10 and balancing a lampshade on … Continue reading
Author Archives: Bob
Dust your stuff! It’s good for you (DE Wave)
The new year brings all sorts of resolutions and promises, and one of the most popular is to get things clean and in order. People often ask me if it’s obsessive or neurotic to enjoy cleaning, and I have good … Continue reading
Could the United States Break Apart?
Spurred by disaffection with urban culture, federal control and the increased state regulation pressed by the Sacramento government seated to the south, a growing number of northern Californians are pushing for secession from their state. At least two counties — … Continue reading
Power Over Others (John Stuart Mill)
“The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant. He cannot … Continue reading
The IRS Shows the True Intentions of the “Affordable Care Act”
People who use subsidies to help pay for their Obamacare policies may get a nasty shock at tax time, when the Internal Revenue Service could hit them with a big demand to repay the money. While it’s in the law, … Continue reading
Masterful!
“Even though there are just four steps and it implies simplicity, I think this is one of your strongest articles yet! Mainly because of the far reaching effects it would have on society if more parents took it upon themselves … Continue reading
You’re Not Dr. Hurd, You’re Dr. Who!
By the way, you aren’t Dr. Hurd, you’re Dr. Who. How else did you retroactively write articles which pertain to and answer things I just [thought about]? Distractibility, and setting appointments with yourself, just one example. Thanks for all the … Continue reading
“Will You Please Lie for Me?”
Dear Dr. Hurd: I‘ve been put in a very uncomfortable position by my best friend’s girlfriend. Right out of nowhere, she tried to sell me … shall we say … an illegal substance. Not the end of the world, I … Continue reading
One Major Reason Not to Hate Your Boss
According to a study done by LinkedIn.com, the # 1 reason that three-quarters of employees dislike or hate their jobs is … the boss. If you dislike your boss because your boss has undesirable characteristics, that’s fine. But if you … Continue reading
Thank You for the Reason
I am excited to see more of your writings. Thank you for what you do, especially for being an advocate of reason.
The Problem With “Religious Freedom”
Increasingly, we hear about the right to “religious liberty.” Or: “religious freedom.” There’s actually no such thing as religious liberty. Why? Only individuals can possess (or lack) liberty. To say that there’s “religious liberty” is to claim that a particular … Continue reading
Merry Christmas…Or Else! (DE Coast Press)
The seasonal pressure to make everything (and everybody) instantly cheerful and merry can be stressful. The timeless words, “I’ll be home for Christmas” can sometimes set the stage for tension, particularly among family and between married couples. Couples fight for … Continue reading