Category Archives: Philosophy-Psychology

We All Need Somebody To Lean On

Posted on February 15, 2015 by nadbugs

Poet Miller Williams died not long ago here in town. He wrote this, about compassion: Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it. What appears bad manners, an ill temper or cynicism, is always a sign … Continue reading →

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If Only, Now Too

Posted on September 3, 2014 by nadbugs

Lately Bugs has been especially affectionate. He’s developed a strict routine where, once in the morning and just before lights out at night, he comes and makes biscuits on me. It’s always the same. First he sits near the bed … Continue reading →

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Learning, Cats, Bedbugs, Cilantro. Connected, Really.

Posted on July 6, 2014 by nadbugs

“Neuroplasticity” is an umbrella term for the revolutionary discovery that the brain has, in the words of psychiatrist Norman Doidge, “the ability to change its own structure and learn to replace lost functions.”  The brain is resilient, in other words. … Continue reading →

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My Little Stomachs

Posted on April 21, 2013 by nadbugs

My knickers are in a twist again. Again it’s about folks who think causally.  I’ve written about this before. Causally.  I do mean causally.  Not casually, although that bothers me too – “casual” thought is an oxymoron.   No, I mean … Continue reading →

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Soft Power

Posted on April 5, 2013 by nadbugs

I had an incredibly sustaining and supportive dream the other night.  I was being chased by Nazis.  (Yes, I did say sustaining and supportive.)  My cats Bugs and Barney came to my rescue. This was my unconscious shaking its booty, … Continue reading →

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Harmony, Beauty, Insight, Peace

Posted on September 13, 2012 by nadbugs

For those of you who want nothing more than to look at pictures of my lovely boys, as they enjoy moments of increasing harmony – for those of you who would prefer to skip the Jewish angst that’s also been … Continue reading →

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Which Way To Turn

Posted on July 17, 2012 by nadbugs

Now that the Bugs-Tested-and-Approved Smoothie Diet Plan seems to be staying down – can I get a witness – I am thinking about thinking. What do you think about this plan for thinking. 1.    Observe carefully.  “Just the facts, ma’am.”  … Continue reading →

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Birds Of A Feather . . .

Posted on July 3, 2012 by nadbugs

. . . flocking together.  In time of need – heck, at all times.  Because need may strike any body, at any time. Need darkened my door recently – and companionship and support descended in a flurry.  Need darkens that … Continue reading →

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Getting Down

Posted on June 19, 2012 by nadbugs

Not in a good way.  In the way Jackson Galaxy talks about in his new book Cat Daddy.  “Getting down” as in being driven to one’s knees.  That kind of down. I’m borne up, though, by Jackson’s attitude – and … Continue reading →

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Have You No Shame?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by nadbugs

Recently blogger friends Cats & Co. and Here There Be Spiders posted about why they love cats.  Check out what they say, and be moved.  House of Carnivores says she trusts her animals.  “They have my back.  And they are … Continue reading →

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