When the state of Massachusetts gave same-sex couples the right to marry in 2003 President George W. Bush declared, “Marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman. Today’s decision …violates this important principle. I will work … to defend the sanctity of marriage.” DOESN’T THE WORD SANCTITY INFER HOLINESS? Whether the ceremony […]
More“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just […]
MoreOn Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending an exceptional performance by the Orcheste de Paris conducted by Paarvo Jarvi, with a special guest, virtuoso violinist from Japan, Akiko Suwanai. The performance was held at the Salle Pleyel, located at 252 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, in the business district of Paris. The pairing of Grammy Award winning conductor Jarvi with […]
MoreOn November 10, 2011, I had the pleasure of attending an exceptional performance by the Orcheste de Paris conducted by Paarvo Jarvi, with a special guest, virtuoso violinist from Japan, Akiko Suwanai. The performance was held at the Salle Pleyel, located at 252 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, in the business district of Paris. The pairing of […]
MoreUnemployment measures the percentage of workers in the current labor force (persons 16+) who want to work, but are unable to find jobs. At the end of August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the unemployment rate in the United States was 9.1%, which has remained relatively unchanged since April 2011. There are nearly […]
MoreFollowing is a sample of an Abnormal Psychology research project I worked on. The research was prompted based on personal experiences while interacting with several Narcissistic people in my personal and professional life. The research helped me to understand the motivation of their behavior. By establishing clear boundaries in each of these relationships, I am better able […]
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