Regulars here at Life’s a Beach! know that I often describe myself as a cognitive therapist. Has a nice scientific ring to it, don’t you think? Aside from sounding official, just what is this kind of therapy? People ask me, … Continue reading
Author Archives: D3 Support
Signs of the Times
An email with photographs of pro-Islamic protesters in England displays the following signs and slogans of the protesters: “Freedom Go to Hell” Now that’s interesting. These pro-Iranian and pro-Islamic dictatorship protesters want freedom to do what they please. They want … Continue reading
What Are Republicans Waiting For?
Principles matter — but so does strategy. In order to avoid a government shutdown, House Republicans keep extending existing big spending budgets every two weeks. These “stopgap” budgets may have some cuts, but not nearly what Republicans are proposing and … Continue reading
In a Nutshell
OWEbamaThe ignorance of arrogance — New bumpersticker seen on the road — hopefully many more to follow as we approach 2012!
Things Psychiatrists and Therapists Do to Help You Stay the Way You Are
1) Call your troubling emotions an “illness.” An illness is something that happens to you independent of your control. While certain behaviors under your control (smoking, for example) may bring on illness, once an illness develops it runs its … Continue reading
Charlie Sheen: Madness Manifest
Dear Dr. Hurd, We are interested in getting your insights into the latest craze of seeing who can be the trashiest star. Just when we thought that Brittany Spears had gotten enough negative attention and things would settle, Charlie Sheen … Continue reading
You Can’t Love But Not Respect
Q: Dr. Hurd, I’m in high school. A friend of mine at school keeps complaining that his parents treat him harsher than they treat his older brother. It’s not that they’re abusive or anything. However, they seem to hold him … Continue reading
Why Liberals and Environmentalists Want High Gas Prices
Everybody knows gas prices are going higher. The worst is probably yet to come this summer, when more people drive greater distances. As demand goes up while supply stays the same or goes down, prices tend to rise. When this … Continue reading
Shutdown
When taking on a major and complex agenda, it’s important to distinguish between goal ‘ and purpose. The Republicans in Congress are strong on goals but, so far, short on purpose. Balancing the budget is a proper goal; limiting the … Continue reading
Battle of Wisconsin: Rules of Engagement
Imagine if hundreds of anti-ObamaCare protestors camped out in Congress last year, back when Nancy Pelosi was still in charge of the House of Representatives. Imagine if they stayed days on end, dirtying up the halls of Congress and disrupting … Continue reading
Top 10 Things People Do To Get in Their Own Way
1. Have Kids Without Thinking. Too many people have kids because it’s the thing to do, it’s what they feel they should do, or because their spouse/partner wants them to. Very few have kids because they want to, because they … Continue reading
Private Airports: Way of the Future
New numbers released by the Federal Aviation Administration show reports of air-traffic errors having nearly doubled in three years. This raises the question. Who would you rather have controlling airports and airport safety: Government, or the private sector? The nearly … Continue reading