by sworel | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
I love this term, “doppelganger.” It is a German word that literally means “double walker.” In mythology, there are a number of ghostly doubles that appear. In literature, doppelganger imagery has been used to “explore the duality of the human nature.” Even psychiatry...
by sworel | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Everyone loves good news. When the doctor says the treatment worked, we cheer. When our family gathers to hear that we are expecting a child, there is a celebration. When we land that well-paying job, we have a party and revel in the great announcement. Even the...
by sworel | Apr 30, 2023 | 2023, Musings, Uncategorized
I laughed when I read this story. Apparently, an older gentleman was doing some grocery shopping and noticed a dad shopping with his son. The boy was doing a great deal of complaining as they made their way along the store aisles. The elderly gentleman passed by them...
by sworel | Mar 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is a funny little story about a little league game. It seems that an older man stopped by the field one afternoon and asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, “Eighteen to nothing—we’re behind.” “Boy,” said the older gentleman, “I’ll bet...
by sworel | Dec 19, 2021 | 2021, Musings, Uncategorized
There is an interesting “back story” to the Beatles’ hit song, “Let it Be.” It was the last song that was released before Paul announced his departure from the band. Many listeners believed that the lyrics were referring to Mary, the mother of Jesus. And today it is...
by sworel | Dec 12, 2021 | 2021, Musings, Uncategorized
I recently sat on a jury. It was a criminal trial that lasted three days. When we first adjourned to the jury room for deliberations, our initial vote was 4 guilty and 8 not guilty. And the two camps seemed far apart in their opinions. As the hours went by, I began to...
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