A journalist and visitor to DrHurd.com writes: Q: ‘The meaning of Lent is different to different people, but overall there seems to be a general theme of self-sacrifice or self-denial in an effort to put one’s mind in a more … Continue reading
Regrets are pointless. People sometimes say or think, “I wish I had that situation to do over again. I’d do it differently.” What do you regret about the situation? That you made a mistake? If you made a mistake, then … Continue reading
Obama says the unemployment numbers — down slightly — are good news. Critics say these unemployment numbers are mostly a reflection of the fact that more Americans are giving up on employment permanently, and therefore are no longer figured in … Continue reading
How often have you heard somebody say, ‘He’s not a bad person, but I still don’t like him’? Most often, the missing element is respect. To genuinely like or love someone, they must first earn your respect. Like beach erosion, … Continue reading
Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina says: ‘I can guarantee you in the Super Bowl this year the two coaches are not telling their teams to go out and work with the other guys because the other team has an … Continue reading
National Journal online reports: “According to the Congressional Budget Office, which released its new Budget and Economic Outlook report [last week], a 10-year repeal of the growth-rate formula that froze doctors’ rates [for Medicare reimbursement] at current levels would cost … Continue reading
Associated Press reports: “Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard began military exercises Saturday in the country’s south, the latest show of force after threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions. The latest military maneuvers got … Continue reading
A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. — George Bernard Shaw
‘Life’s not fair! I’m gettin’ a raw deal!’ We hear it just about every day. Life is neither fair nor unfair. Only people can be fair or unfair. ‘Fairness’ presupposes a set of concepts (or ideas) about justice, grounded in … Continue reading
A reporter from a local Delaware paper asked for my comments related to recent charges against a local high school teacher who had a sexual relationship with a 17 year old student. Questions: What do you think drives or … Continue reading
Q: Your ideas on psychology and self-help make sense. I know they are rational, but I don’t always feel them. My logic is rational, but my feelings are not. What am I supposed to do? Just ignore my feelings? What … Continue reading
We read every day about notorious and documented failures of drug and alcohol rehab, made even more public by Hollywood’s perpetually neurotic glitterati. Is it all a scam? Well, in fact, some people do successfully untangle themselves from drug and/or … Continue reading